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 that the ignition is always switched on so that the steering wheel is not locked and the turn signals and
windscreen wipers can be operated if necessary. 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 ⇒
Introduction.
3. For vehicles with an automatic gearbox: Select gear
4. Release the electronic parking brake.
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5. Make sure the tow rope is always taut.
NOTICE
If the battery charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery is insufficient, you will not be able to release the electronic parking
brake and steering lock. The vehicle may be damaged when towed.
To release the electronic parking brake and the steering lock, start the engine, if necessary by means of a jump-
start if there is a loss of power or malfunctions.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the vehicle taken
away on a tow truck, if necessary.
Installing the front 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 ⇒ Instructions for 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.
Always use the towing eye from the supplied vehicle tool kit or another suitable towing eye for towing.
Installing the front towing eye
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