This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Ignition lock
→ Starting the engine→ Switching off the engine
→ Electronic immobilizer→ Engine pre-heating
Immobilizer display
If the vehicle key is not valid or there is a fault in the system then or Immobilizer active! will be displayed in the instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started .
Push-starting and tow-starting
For technical reasons, your vehicle must not be push-started or tow-started. Use jump leads to start the engine instead.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Switching the engine off while the vehicle is moving makes it more difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to a loss of control over the vehicle as well as to accidents and serious injuries.WARNING
The risk of serious injury can be reduced with the engine running or when starting the engine.WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This could lead to fires and serious injuries.Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Fitting the removable ball coupling
Fig. 106 Overview: removable
ball coupling
Fig. 107 In the rear bumper:
removing the cover of the towing bracket.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The removable ball coupling is located
in the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment either ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Notes on push-starting
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings As a basic principle, the vehicle should not
be tow-started. Use jump leads to start the engine instead .
For technical reasons, the following vehicles cannot be tow-started:
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox. ...