In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket there is no mounting for the screw-in towing eye behind the cover.
1. For towing, swivel out or fit and use the ball coupling.
NOTICE
If you use an unsuitable tow-bar, the ball coupling and the vehicle could be damaged.
● For towing, always use only a tow-bar that is specifically intended for fitting on a ball coupling.
● Use a tow-rope for towing if you do not have access to a suitable tow-bar.
The bonnet space of a vehicle is a hazardous area. You should only carry out work in the bonnet space if you know exactly how to
perform the required tasks, are aware of the general safety procedures and have access to the correct equipment, service fluids and
suitable tools. Failing to carry out work correctly can cause serious injuries → . Have all work carried out by a suitably qualified
workshop if necessary. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
WARNING
The bonnet space is a hazardous area. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries can occur during all work in the bonnet space.
● Always be extremely careful and cautious during all work.
● Only perform any work in the bonnet space if you know exactly how to carry it out.
● Have the necessary work carried out by a suitably qualified workshop if you are unsure how to carry out work in the bonnet space.
Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
● Switch on the electronic parking brake before working in the bonnet space.
● Switch off the ignition and keep the vehicle key in a safe place far enough away from the vehicle to prevent any risk of the
vehicle’s drive system being activated accidentally and supplying power to the electrical system.
● Never touch hot components of the electric drive.
● Always ensure you have not left any objects, such as cleaning cloths and tools, in the bonnet space.
● Always keep children away from the bonnet space and never leave children unsupervised.
WARNING
There are rotating parts in the bonnet space. When working in the bonnet space, especially during a starting process or when the
vehicle is ready to drive, contact with rotating parts (e.g. rotor blades of the radiator fan) can cause serious or fatal injuries.
● Never touch the radiator fan or the radiator fan area even when the vehicle is ready to drive or the ignition is switched off. The fan
is temperature-controlled and could start automatically.
● Before starting work, remove any jewellery and ties, tie up long hair and pull clothes in tightly.
● Always take due care and attention when depressing the accelerator. The vehicle could start moving even if the electronic parking
brake is switched on.
WARNING
Escaping hot steam or hot coolant and hot vehicle parts can cause severe burns.
● Never open or close the bonnet if steam or coolant is escaping.
● Always wait until you can no longer see or hear steam or coolant coming from the bonnet space.
WARNING
The cooling system is under pressure when the electric drive is hot. If the cap is opened carelessly, coolant can spray out and cause
severe burns or fatal injuries.
● Never open the cap of the coolant expansion tank when the electric drive is hot.
● If you have to open the cap of the coolant expansion tank, always protect your face, hands and arms from hot coolant or steam
with a large, thick cloth.
● Turn the cap of the coolant expansion tank slowly and very carefully anticlockwise while exerting slight downwards pressure on the
cap.
WARNING
Additional insulating materials, e.g. blankets in the bonnet space, or objects left in the bonnet space, e.g. cleaning cloths or tools, can
cause malfunctions, damage to the electric drive and fire. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
● Never cover the electric drive with blankets or other insulating materials.
● Never leave objects in the bonnet space.
Always park the vehicle on a horizontal and firm surface before carrying out any work in the bonnet space →
(→ Parking).
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