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Fig. 156 In the engine compartment: Negative terminal jump-start point.

The jump-start point (negative terminal) is for connecting the black jumper cable.

The vehicle can give and receive a jump-start using this negative terminal jump-start point.

Preparing and Performing a Jump-start

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

and Introduction.

Preparations

Observe the following for jump-starting:

Wear suitable eye protection and safety gloves ⇒

Pay attention to the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump-start cables.

Open the hood.

Always use a jumper cable with fully insulated terminal clamps and without any insulation defects for jump-starting ⇒

Ensure that there is sufﬁcient distance between the vehicle providing the jump-start and the vehicle receiving the jump-

start, otherwise current could already ﬂow when connecting the positive battery terminals.

Make sure the terminal clamps have sufﬁcient contact with metal.

Jumper cable

So that vehicles can be jump-started and can jump-start others, an appropriate jumper cable is required.

The following jumper cable wire diameters must not be fallen short of by the vehicle providing the jump-start.

Vehicles with electric drivetrain: To jump-start the vehicle with a drained 12 V vehicle battery, the wire diameter of the

jumper cable must be at least 25 mm²(0.038 in²).

Vehicles with hybrid drive: To jump-start the vehicle with a drained 12 V vehicle battery, the wire diameter of the jumper

cable must be at least 25 mm²(0.038 in²).

Vehicles with a gasoline engine: To jump-start the vehicle with a drained 12 V vehicle battery, the wire diameter of the

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jumper cable must be at least 25 mm²(0.038 in²).

Vehicles with a diesel engine: To jump-start the vehicle with a drained 12 V vehicle battery, the wire diameter of the

jumper cable must be at least 35 mm²(0.054 in²).

Vehicle Receiving Jump-start

1. Check that the discharged 12 V vehicle battery is properly connected to the 12 V vehicle electrical system.

2. If a 12 V vehicle battery with a viewing window has been installed, check the color of the viewing window. If the viewing

window is light yellow or has no color, do not perform a jump-start; instead, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Vehicle to be Jump-started

1. Pay attention to the operating instructions provided by the vehicle manufacturer.

2. Check that the battery providing the jump-start has the same voltage (12 V) and approximately the same battery capacity

as the dead 12 V vehicle battery. Pay attention to the information printed on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump-

start.

Jump-starting

Fig. 157 Diagram for connecting the jumper cables.

Positive battery terminal of the vehicle receiving the jump-start.

Positive battery terminal of the vehicle providing the jump-start.

Suitable negative terminal of the vehicle providing the jump-start: preferably a jump-start point (negative connection), a

large metal part that is bolted securely to the engine block, or the engine block itself.

Jump-start point (negative terminal) of the vehicle receiving the jump-start.

Only connect the jumper cables in the sequence A – B – C – D ﬁg. 157.

1. Switch the ignition off on both vehicles.

2. In the engine compartment, open the cover on the positive battery terminal ( ) of the 12 V vehicle battery, if ﬁtted.

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3. Connect one end of the red jumper cable to the positive battery terminal ( ) of the 12 V vehicle battery with the discharg

12 V vehicle battery ﬁg. 157

⇒

4. Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive battery terminal ( ) on the vehicle providing current

ﬁg. 157

5. Connect one end of the black jumper cable to a negative terminal jump-start point

battery providing the jump-start ﬁg. 157

on the vehicle with the 12 V vehicle

Or: If there is no negative terminal jump-start point ( ), connect the end of the black jumper cable to a large metal part

that is bolted securely to the engine block, or the engine block itself, on the vehicle with the 12 V vehicle battery providing

current ﬁg. 157

6. Connect the other end of the black jumper cable to the negative terminal jump-start point ( ) on the vehicle with the

discharged 12 V vehicle battery ﬁg. 157

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7. Route the jumper cables so that they cannot become caught in moving parts in the engine compartment.

Start the engine

1. Start the engine in the vehicle that is providing current and allow it to idle.

2. Wait a few minutes and then start the vehicle's engine with the discharged 12 V vehicle battery. If the engine does not

start, stop the starting process after ten seconds, and try again after approximately one minute.

If the engine still will not start, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Removing the jumper cables

1. Before disconnecting the jumper cables, switch off the low beam headlight if necessary.

2. In the vehicle with the drained 12 V vehicle battery, switch on the blower for the air conditioner and the rear window

defroster. This will reduce any voltage surges that may occur when disconnected.

3. Once the vehicle has been jump-started, always disconnect the jumper cables in the order D – C – B – A ﬁg. 157.

4. Close the cover of the positive terminal ( ), if ﬁtted.

After successful jump-starting, have the 12 V vehicle battery checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Performing a jump-start incorrectly can cause the 12 V vehicle battery to explode, which can cause serious injuries.

Always wear suitable eye protection and safety gloves.

Never lean over the 12 V vehicle battery.

Always connect the positive cable ﬁrst and then the negative cable.

Never connect the negative terminal to parts of the fuel system or to the brake lines.

Ensure that there is no contact between the non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps.

Make sure the cable insulation is free from any defects.

Make sure that the cable that is connected to the positive battery terminal on the 12 V vehicle battery does not

come into contact with any vehicle components that conduct electricity.

NOTICE

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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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