Towing
ꢀ Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Towing on a commercial tow truck
Tips on towing
Installing the front towing eye
Installing the rear towing eye
Installing the rear towing eye (R-Line)
Driving tips while towing
Observe legal requirements when towing.
Your vehicle is equipped with a trailer package.
For technical reasons:
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A vehicle with a dead battery must never be towed; Jump-start the vehicle instead.
It is not possible to tow-start or push-start your vehicle; Jump-start the vehicle instead.
Vehicles with Keyless Access may only be towed with the ignition on.
Towing the vehicle when the engine is turned off and the ignition is turned on drains the vehicle
battery. Depending on the charge level of the vehicle battery, it is possible that even after just a few
minutes, electrical devices such as the emergency flashers may not have the power necessary to
function. The steering wheel might lock in vehicles with Keyless Access ⇒ꢀ
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More information:
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Exterior views
Shifting
Engine control and emission control system
Jump-starting
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle without any electrical power.
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Never remove the remote control vehicle key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is
moving. The electronic steering column lock could suddenly engage, and you would not be
able to steer or control the vehicle. You can lose control of the vehicle, crash, and seriously
injure yourself and others.
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If the vehicle loses power while it is being towed, stop towing the vehicle immediately and
contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for
assistance.
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