Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Introduction.
Secure the tow rope or tow bar only at the permitted points:
Towing lug.
Ball mount.
WARNING
Never secure the tow rope or the tow bar to axle or suspension components. They can be damaged and cause accidents and serious injuries.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the vehicle taken away on a tow truck, if necessary.
Preparations
Make sure the tow rope is not twisted. Otherwise it could disconnect from the towing eye while towing.
Switch the ignition and emergency flashers on in both vehicles. However, do not do this if it is prohibited by law.
Read and comply with the information and instructions for towing given in the Owner's Manual for the other vehicle.
Towing vehicle (front)
1. Only start to drive when the tow rope is taut.
2. Be especially careful when accelerating.
3. Avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.
4. Do not exceed the permitted towing weight of the vehicle.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
1. Make sure the ignition is always switched on so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that the turn signal and windshield wiper can be used if needed.
The brake booster and power steering only work when the engine is running. Otherwise, the brake pedal needs to be pressed much harder and more force is
required to steer.
2. Make sure the vehicle key is always in the vehicle during the towing process
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Introduction.
3. For vehicles with an automatic gearbox: Select the selector lever position
4. Release the electronic parking brake.
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5. Make sure the tow rope is always taut.
NOTICE
The vehicle can only be towed if the battery charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery is sufficient and the electronic parking brake and steering column lock can
be released. If there is a loss of power or the electrical system is malfunctioning, the engine may need to be jump-started or the vehicle's drive system may need
to be reactivated in order to release the electronic parking brake and steering column lock.
Installing the rear towing eye
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Introduction.
Depending on the country and vehicle equipment, the mount for the towing eye is situated behind the bumper cover.
1. Before having it towed, check that your vehicle has a threaded mount for the towing lug.
2. Read and heed the information about towing.
3. Otherwise, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the vehicle taken away by a tow truck if necessary.
The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle ⇒
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NOTICE
Using a towing eye that is not suitable for the vehicle can damage the vehicle.
When towing, always use the towing eye enclosed with your own vehicle in the vehicle tool kit, or another towing eye suitable for the vehicle.
Installing the rear towing eye
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