Get Towing -> Installing the front towing eye Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

When not to tow your vehicle

In the following situations, the vehicle cannot be towed and must be

transported on a flatbed truck or trailer:

If transmission fluid has leaked out of the transmission.

If there is little or no oil in the transmission because of damage to

your vehicle, it must be moved with the drive wheels off the ground.

If the front and rear wheels cannot turn.

When the vehicle battery is dead, because the steering may remain

disabled and it may not be possible to release the electronic steering

column lock. If the electronic parking brake was engaged when the

battery died, it cannot be released.

If you have to tow an automatic transmission vehicle more than

30 miles (50 km).

Towing other vehicles

Obey all legal requirements

Read and heed all towing information in the owner's manual for the

other vehicle.

A vehicle can be towed only if the electronic parking brake and

the electronic steering column lock are released. In case of a power

loss or malfunctions of the electrical system, the engine may have to

be jump-started ⇒ꢀJump-starting in order to release the electronic

parking brake and the electronic steering column lock.

Installing the front towing eye

Fig. 212 In the right front bumper: Removing the cover cap.

Fig. 213 In the right front bumper: Installing the towing eye.

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

There is a threaded hole for the towing eye in the right front bumper

behind a cover ⇒ꢀfig. 212.

Always keep the towing eye in the vehicle and stow it securely.

Read and follow the notes about towing ⇒ꢀTips on towing.

Installing the front towing eye

Take the towing eye, the lug wrench, and the screwdriver out of the

vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment ⇒ꢀ Vehicle tool kit.

Push on the left side of the cover ⇒ꢀfig. 212 (arrow) so that it pops

out.

Remove the cover and let it hang from the bumper.

Screw the towing eye counterclockwise into the threaded hole as

far as it will go ⇒ꢀfig. 213 (arrow) ⇒ꢀ . Use the lug wrench to turn and

tighten the towing eye.

When towing is complete, unscrew the towing eye clockwise to

remove it.

Position the left side of the cover in the opening in the bumper and

carefully push the right side over the edge of the opening.

Push on the cover until it locks into place.

NOTICE

Always make sure the towing eye is screwed all the way into

threaded hole so that it is secure. If not, it could be pulled out

while your vehicle is being towed.

Towing -> Installing the front towing eye for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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