Fig. 197 Removing the cover of the gearshift gate
Fig. 198 Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsIf 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
Never move the selector lever out of the position P if the handbrake is not applied. Otherwise, the vehicle could move unexpectedly if it is stopped on a slope, which could lead to accidents and serious injuries. NOTICEThe 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. Brake assistance
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The Park Assist system helps the driver by braking automatically.
The automatic braking does not replace the driver's responsibility for the accelerator,
brake and clutch .
Restricting speed to prevent cancellation ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Fitting the front towing eye
Fig. 227 Front bumper, right-hand side:
screwing in the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The towing eye is screwed into a threaded hole on the
right of the front bumper .
The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle.
Observe the ...