Fig. 197 Removing the cover of the gearshift gate
Fig. 198 Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
If the power fails in the vehicle (for example if the battery is discharged) and the vehicle has to be pushed or towed, the manual release mechanism must be used to put the selector lever in the N position.
The manual release mechanism is located under the cover of the gearshift gate on the right-hand side, as seen from the direction of travel. A screwdriver, or other suitable object, is needed in order to unlock the selector lever lock.
Preparation
Removing the cover of the gearshift gate
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
WARNING
The automatic gearbox will become damaged if the vehicle is allowed to roll for a long period of time or at a high speed (for example while being towed) with the selector lever in position N and the engine switched off.
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Warning and indicator lamps
Fig. 152 Instrument cluster display: CCS
status display
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Cruise control system (CCS) controls the speed.
Several warning and indicator l ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Tow-rope or tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. Only use a tow-rope if
you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
It is advisab ...