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3. Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.

4. Do not exceed the maximum permitted trailer weight.

Pulled vehicle (rear)

It is still possible to activate the turn signals in a vehicle that is being towed, even if the hazard warning lights are switched on. To do

this, operate the turn signal and main beam lever in the required direction while the ignition is switched on. The hazard warning lights

will not flash while the turn signal is being used. The hazard warning lights will start flashing again automatically as soon as the turn

signal and main beam lever is moved back to the neutral position.

1. Make sure that the ignition is always switched on so that the steering wheel is not locked and you can operate the turn signals

and wipers if necessary. The brake servo and power steering function only when the engine is running. Otherwise you must press

the brake pedal with significantly more force and also use more effort for steering.

2. Make sure that the vehicle key is always in the vehicle during towing (→ Keyless Access).

3. Deactivate Front Assist.

4. Deactivate the roll-away protection .

the driver sits on the driver seat with seat belt fastened during the entire towing operation and the driver door is closed

5. Ensure that the tow-rope is always taut.

NOTICE

The wheels may lock if the electronic parking brake switches on during towing. This can result in serious damage to the vehicles.

● End towing immediately.

● Seek expert assistance and have the vehicle transported standing on a breakdown truck if necessary.

NOTICE

The electronic parking brake and steering lock cannot be released if the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is not sufficient.

The vehicle can be damaged during towing.

● In the event of power failure or malfunctions, switch on the ignition or start the engine, if necessary by jump starting, in order to

release the electronic parking brake and steering lock.

● Seek expert assistance and have the vehicle transported standing on a breakdown truck if necessary.

Depending on the country and vehicle equipment, the mounting for the towing eye is located behind the cover in the bumper.

1. Before towing, check that the mounting with screw thread is available for the towing eye.

2. If this is not the case, seek expert assistance and have the vehicle transported on a breakdown truck if necessary.

The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle →

NOTICE

Use of a towing eye that is not suitable for the vehicle can damage the vehicle.

● Always use the towing eye from the supplied vehicle toolkit or another suitable towing eye for towing.

Fitting the towing eye at front

In the front bumper on the right: removing the cover, variant

In the front bumper on the right: screwing in the towing eye,

variant 1.

In the front bumper on the right: screwing in the towing eye,

variant 2.

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

2. Press the marked area of the cover in the direction of the arrow to release the cover catch → Fig. 1.

3. Remove the cover, allow it to hang on the vehicle or place it in the vehicle if necessary →

4. Screw the towing eye into the mounting in the direction of the arrow and tighten as far as possible → Fig. 3 , → . Use a

suitable object to screw the towing eye fully and securely into the mounting.

5. After you have finished towing, remove the towing eye by unscrewing it in the opposite direction to the arrow using a suitable

object.

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

7. Clean the towing eye if necessary and place it back in the vehicle toolkit in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

If the towing eye is not screwed fully and securely into the mounting, it may be wrenched out of the mount. This can result in

accidents and severe injuries when towing.

● Before starting towing, check that the towing eye is fully screwed in.

NOTICE

Improper removal and fitting of the cover and towing eye can cause damage the vehicle’s paint and body.

● Always remove and fit the cover and the towing eye carefully.

Depending on the country and vehicle equipment, the mounting for the towing eye is located behind the cover in the bumper.

1. Before towing, check that the mounting with screw thread is available for the towing eye.

2. Observe the information on vehicle transport (→ Breakdown truck).

3. If this is not the case, seek expert assistance and have the vehicle transported on a breakdown truck if necessary.

The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle →

NOTICE

Use of a towing eye that is not suitable for the vehicle can damage the vehicle.

● Always use the towing eye from the supplied vehicle toolkit or another suitable towing eye for towing.

Fitting the rear towing eye

In the rear bumper on the right: removing the cover.

In the event of a breakdown -> Front towing eye for Your Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

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