Get Do it yourself -> Towing Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

A drained 12 V vehicle battery can freeze at temperatures around approx. 0 °C (approx. +32 °F), suffer damage and fail.

Always replace a frozen or thawed 12 V vehicle battery.

Towing

Introduction

Towing requires practice, particularly if a towing cable is used. Both drivers should be familiar with the special considerations

when towing. Inexperienced drivers should not tow.

Follow all applicable laws when towing.

Always make sure the towing force does not exceed the permitted level and there are no shock loading conditions. There is

always the risk of the coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-road.

WARNING

The vehicle handling and braking efﬁciency will change considerably when it is towed. This may cause you to lose control

of the vehicle and result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Bear in mind that more force is required for steering and braking during towing.

NOTICE

When moving the vehicle by hand, the taillights, the side spoiler on the rear window and large sheet metal surfaces may

be damaged. The rear spoiler may detach.

When pushing the vehicle by hand, do not press on the taillights, side spoiler on the rear window, large sections of

sheet metal, or the rear spoiler.

Towing

Towing refers to using a vehicle to pull another vehicle that cannot be driven. → page , Instructions for towing.

The vehicle can be towed using a tow bar or tow rope:

The maximum permissible speed is 50 km/h (30 mph).

The maximum permissible distance is 50 km (30 miles).

The easiest and safest way to tow is using a tow bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow bar is not available. The

towing cable should be elastic to protect both vehicles. Use a cable made of synthetic rubber or a similar elastic material.

Towing with a tow truck

If the vehicle is to be raised at an axle for towing, this must only be done at the following axle:

Front axle

WARNING

Vehicle components can be badly damaged by incorrectly attached tow ropes or tow bars. This increases the risk of

accident and could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Only ever secure the vehicle to be recovered and towed at the points designed for this purpose.

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Never secure the tow rope or the tow bar to axle or suspension components.

Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the vehicle taken

away on a tow truck, if necessary.

Instructions for towing

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

A vehicle being towed can still signal a turn using the turn signals even if the emergency ﬂashers are switched on. To do this

when the ignition is switched on, activate the turn signal for the desired direction. The emergency ﬂashers will stop while the

turn signal is active. The emergency ﬂashers will automatically activate again once the turn signal and high beam lever return

to the neutral position.

When may this vehicle not be towed?

If one of the following situations is applicable, the vehicle must not be towed with a tow bar or tow rope.

If the 12 V vehicle battery is drained.

The indicator in the instrument cluster display does not function perfectly.

If the towing distance is greater than 50 km/h (30 miles).

The selector lever of the automatic transmission cannot be moved to neutral (position ).

The electronic parking brake cannot be released.

The steering lock cannot be released.

If the wheel clearance or the steering function can no longer be secured after an accident.

1. If the vehicle cannot be towed on its own wheels, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility and have the vehicle transported by a tow truck if necessary.

Towing

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.

WARNING

Vehicle components can be badly damaged by incorrectly attached tow ropes or tow bars. This increases the risk of

accident and could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Only ever secure the vehicle to be recovered and towed at the points designed for this purpose.

Never secure the tow rope or the tow bar to axle or suspension components.

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.

Observe the legal regulations and instructions for towing in the Owner's Manual of the other vehicle.

Towing vehicle (front)

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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.

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 ⇒

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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Fig. 158 In the right front bumper: Remove cover.

Fig. 159 In the right front bumper: Screw in towing eye.

1. Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment.

2. Press on the marked area of the cover in the direction of the arrow to release the catch on the cover ﬁg. 158.

3. Remove the cover, let it hang from the vehicle or place it in the vehicle if necessary ⇒

4. Rotate the towing eye in the direction of the arrow as far as possible to install it in the mount ﬁg. 159 , ⇒

. Use a

suitable object to tighten the towing eye completely and securely in the mount.

5. After the vehicle has been towed, unscrew the towing eye with a suitable object in the opposite direction to the arrow.

6. Insert the cap into the respective opening and press in until it engages.

7. If necessary, clean the towing eye and return it to the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

If the towing eye is not fully and tightly screwed into the mount, it may tear out of the mount. This may result in accidents

and serious injuries during the towing process.

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