2018-2025 Volkswagen Touareg SUV Various situations User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Various situations for Your Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

● Before refuelling, check whether the fuel  
standard on the fuel pump complies with the  
vehicle's requirements. .  
Various situations  
On-board tools  
● Refuel only with fuel of the standard mentioned  
to avoid damage to the fuel system and engine  
Introduction to the topic  
failure  
.
When marking the vehicle in the event of a  
breakdown, please oe the legal  
regulations of the costion.  
WARNING  
If the on-board tools, pit,  
spare heel or emergene loose in  
the v, they could be out of the  
passengmpartment in event of  
braking, a en manoeuvr an accident  
d cause serinjury.  
ays ensure the on-bd tools,  
ure repair kd spare wheel or  
gency wheel are urely stowed in the  
age compartment.  
The use of inappropriate or damaged on-board  
tools may lead to an accident and injury.  
Never use unsuitable or damaged tools.  
Location  
Please note at the beginning of this chapter  
on page 293.  
The on-board tools, inflatable spare tyre and  
puncture repair kit are located under the  
luggage compartment floor.  
The puncture repair kit is located in the  
foamed material compartment on the right-  
hand side with the on-board tools.  
– Hook the luggage compartment floor into the  
upper edge of the luggage compartment or  
remove the removable load floor → page 269.  
– Open the fastening strap so that the on-board  
tools can be removed  
.
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On vehicles with factory-fitted winter tyres,  
additional tools are stored in a box in the  
luggage compartment.  
spare adapter in case of loss. It is therefore  
advisable to write down this code and keep it  
somewhere outside the vehicle.  
8
Folding chock → p. 294  
After use, return the jack to its original  
position so that it can be stored in a safe  
place.  
Maintenance of the cat  
As a rule, the jack does not require any regular  
maintenance. If necessary, lubricate  
universal grease  
safe and secure.  
it with  
.
Parts  
Please note at the beginning of this  
on page 293.  
Folding chocks  
chapter  
Please note at the beginning o
on page 29
er  
Fig. 220 Parts of the on-bo
The contents of the on
the vehicle equipment
fig. 220. All tools that
ig. 221 Fold out the folding chocks.  
ldable chocks are among the most common types of  
ocks in the world.  
n-board tools → p. 293.  
listed below.  
Parts of toard toolk
Assembling the folding chocks  
1
ewdriver with intercha
screw-on towing eyes.  
1
– Lift the support plate → fig. 221  
.
– Insert the two "tabs" of the fi- xing plate into  
the elongated holes of the base plate → fig.  
Wire hook for removing wheel bolt caps.  
Mounting pin for changihe wheel. Wheel  
spanner  
2
221  
.
Correct use  
ack. Before putting thck back into the  
box, the claw must fully retracted.  
Tress the cragainst the side of the  
jack.  
The folding chocks can be used to block the wheel  
diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.  
Chocks shall be placed directly in front of and  
behind the wheel and shall only be used on firm  
ground.  
7
Wheel bolt adapter Volkswagen recommends  
that the wheel bolt adapter is always carried  
in the vehicle together with the on-board  
tools. The wheel bolt code is engraved on  
the front of the adapter. With this code it is  
possible to get a  
WARNING  
Improper assembly or use of the folding  
chocks can result in an accident and serious  
injury.  
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If the checkbox of the function button is ticked ,  
it means that the function is activated.  
● Never use damaged shims.  
● Never use chocks to secure the vehicle  
on a slope.  
Raising the windscreen wiper arms  
from the windscreen  
– Before lifting the wiper arms, move them to  
the operating position →  
.
Windscreen wiper blades  
– To lift a wiper arm, only lift it by the area  
where the wiper blade is attached.  
Before you start to e the windscreen  
wiper arms back on tWith the  
ignition switched on, pown  
briefly to return the wipri
position.  
Service position  
NCE  
● To prevemage to the ine bonnet and  
wiper armsy lift the wiparms off the  
dscreen onhey are in operating  
on.  
place the wieen wiper arms on the  
reen wiper blade fore starting to drive.  
Fig. 222 Windscreen wiper in service position.  
In the operating positioeen wiper  
arms can be raised To set  
the windscreen won,  
the wiper arme  
windscreen.  
Change lamps  
Inoduction to the topic  
→ fig. 222, do
Changing a bulb requires a certain amount of  
manual skill. Volkswa- gen therefore  
Activate the ser
recommends having the bulbs replaced by a  
specialist workshop in case of insecurity. A  
professional should always be consulted if other  
parts of the vehicle have to be removed in  
order to change the bulb in question.  
– The engine bonn
→
p. .  
– Switch on the ignition anff again.  
– Press the wiper lever down briefly.  
Volkswagen recommends having the bulbs  
replaced by a Volkswagen dealer.  
Activating the servposition in the  
infotainment syste
A box with the spare bulbs required for road  
safety should always be carried in the vehicle.  
Spare bulbs are available from Volkswagen  
dealers. In some countries, it is compulsory to  
carry spare lamps in the vehicle.  
– The engine bonneust be closed  
→
p. 313.  
witch on the ition.  
R  
– Pr
– Press the  
infotainment button.  
Service  
function button .  
It may be forbidden to drive with the exterior  
lighting bulbs out  
Settings  
– OR: Press the  
Service & Controls  
function button, then  
.
.
Service position  
– Press the function button  
wipers  
to activate or deactivate the service  
position.  
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LED technology lights  
NOTICE  
The LEDs cannot be replaced by the user.  
Please seek the assistance of a specialist.  
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer  
for this.  
If the rubber or plastic caps are not correctly  
fitted to the headlamp housing after a lamp has  
been replaced, this may cause damage to the  
electrical system (especially if water enters).  
Additional lamp specifications  
The specifications of some of the factory-fitted  
headlamp or rear lamps may differ from those  
of conventional lamps. The corresponding  
designation is shown on the lamp cap or on the  
lamp bulb.  
Checklist "Information on lamp  
replacement".  
Please note and at the beg
chapter on page 296.  
WARNING  
If the road is not well lit and other road users  
cannot see the vehicle or see it only with  
difficulty, accidents can occur.  
Checklist  
Always carry out tllowing operas for  
→
changig lamps in ther given  
possible, pthe vehicllevel  
und at a sastance frm  
taking the neary safety  
If the lamps are replaced incorrectly,  
accidents and serious injuries can occur.  
● Before working on the engine  
compartment, always read and observe  
the warnings on → p. 313. The engine  
compartment of any vehicle is a hazardous  
area in which serious injuries can occur.  
the electric parking brake → p.  
n the light control knob to position 0  
p. 128.  
● Gas discharge lamps operate
voltage and, if handled i
cause serious or fatal
4. the indicator lever to the basic  
pos→ page 128.  
5. Move telector lever to the P position.  
● H7 and gas discharg
→
p. 176.  
pressure and may
● Replace the lamp in
Switch off the engine and remove the key  
has cooled down co
from the ignition → page 168.  
● Never change a lamp
with ssary ope
sure what needs to be
ecessary work done by a speci
workshop.  
. Wait until the exterior orientation lighting  
→ p. 128 has gone out.  
8. Wait for the lamp to cool down.  
9. Visually check for blown fuses → p. 303.  
10. Replace the affected lamp according to the  
Do not touch the lamp b with your  
fingers. Fingerprints evate in the heat  
of the burning lamp and nd" the  
flector.  
instructions → ; if necessary, have  
a torch  
at hand. Replace the lamps only with new  
ones of the same type. The corresponding  
de- nomination can be found in the case.  
quillo or in the lamp bulb.  
● e are sharp parts the housings of  
the dlamps (in rear light clusters)  
and tht clusters. Therefore,  
protect your hands when changing the  
bulbs.  
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Checklist (continued)  
Changing the headlamp bulbs  
11. As a general rule, do not touch the lamp  
bulb with your fingers. Fingerprints  
evaporate with the heat of the burning  
lamp, are deposited on the reflec- tor and  
reduce the luminous intensity of the  
headlamp.  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 296.  
12. After replacing the lamp, check that it  
works. If the lamp does not work, this may  
be due to the lamp not being mounted  
correctly, the connector not being fitted  
correctly or, again, a fault with the lamp.  
13. Always have the headlamp adjustment  
checked by a specialist workshop whenever  
a lamp on the front of the vehicle is  
replaced.  
For your own safety, do not ignore this  
important checklist, otherwise serious acci
and injuries may occur.  
● Always follow the instructions in
checklist and observe the generally  
applicable safety measures.  
3 In the engine compartment: left-hand  
lamp covers and lamps.  
It is not necessary to dismantle the headlamp to  
change the bulbs.  
NOTICE  
the case of hybrid vehicles, the engine  
cartment cover must first be removed.  
To avoid damaginart of  
the vehicle, alwag  
units carefully  
On vehicles with dynamic bend lighting (AFS)  
or dynamic high beam assistant, it is not  
possible to change the position light bulbs.  
.
Changing the position light bulbs  
Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given:  
1. Please note the checklist and carry out the  
operations described in it.  
→
p. 296.  
2. Open the engine bonnet → page 313.  
1
3. Remove the cover → fig. 223  
from the  
rear part  
the headlamp. To do this, press the socket  
2
to one side and remove the cover  
→ fig. 223  
backwards.  
4
4. Remove the lower handle → fig.  
223 guide and pull it out to the  
rear.  
of the  
5. Pull the lamps straight out of the lamp  
holder in a straight line.  
6. Replace the defective lamp with a new one of  
the same type  
.
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Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given: (continued)  
Replace the lamps on the front  
bumper  
7. The assembly is carried out in the reverse  
direction of the operations described  
above.  
Please note and , at the beginning of this  
8. Refit the handle → fig. 223  
4
with  
chapter, on page 296.  
the bulb holder in the headlamp and insert  
it completely.  
1
9. Replace the cover → fig. 223  
on the  
The guide and press it into place until it  
clicks into place.  
Changing the indicator lamps  
Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given:  
1. Please note the checklist and carry out the  
operations described in it.  
→
p. 296.  
2. Open the engine bonnet → page 313.  
1
3. Remove the cover → fig. 223  
from  
ght front mud: Changing the  
amp.  
the rear of the headlamp. To do this, press  
down the socket  
2
→ fig. 223 to the side and remove the  
out the following operations in the  
cover towards the rear.  
4. Remove the upper handle → fig.  
icated:  
3
of  
223 guide and pull it backwards.  
the  
1. ease note the checklist and  
out the operations described therein  
5. Pull the lamps straight o
holder in a straight li
→
p6.  
2. Turn tteering so that the side wheel of  
the vehicle concerned faces towards the  
centre; if necessary, start the engine to do  
so. Then switch the engine off again and  
remove the key from the ignition switch.  
6. Replace the defecti
of the same type.  
7. The assembly is ca
direction of the ope
above.  
3. Carefully prise off the mudguard cover in  
the direction of the arrow with the flat end  
of the screwdriver from the on-board tools.  
→ fig. 224.  
8. Refidle → fig.
the bulholder on t
ush it all the way into the h
1
Replace the cover → fig. 223  
on  
the guide and press it place until it  
clicks into place.  
1
4. Unlock the connector → fig. 224  
and desa-  
The figures show the headlamp from  
ehind. The right hemp is symmetrical  
and plug it in.  
.
2
5. Turn the bulb holder → fig. 224  
in the  
The lamp and the lamp must be pulled  
backwards in the direction of the arrow,  
anti-clockwise as far as it will go and then  
pulled out together with the lamp to the  
rear.  
6. Replace the defective lamp with a new one  
of the same type.  
7. Place the bulb holder in the headlamp and  
turn it clockwise until the bulb is in the  
correct position.  
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stop.  
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Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given: (continued)  
NOTICE  
● Make sure that the electrical connector is  
correctly positioned in the headlamp housing.  
This will prevent damage to the electrical  
system in the event of water ingress.  
● Take care not to damage the vehicle's  
paintwork when disassembling and  
reassembling the headlamp  
1
8. Connect the plug → fig. 224 to the socket  
2
. The connector must engage audibly.  
9. Fit the cover on the mudguard  
→ fig. 224.  
.
Replace the lamps of the rear light clusters on the bodyw
Please note  
and at the beginning of this chapter on pag6.  
2
4
Fig. 225 On the nt: left luggcompartment light , left  
and screw  
luggage compar
Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given:  
1. Please note the checklist and carry out the  
operations described therein.  
→
p. 296.  
2. Open the tailgate → page 101.  
3. Remove the covers → fig. 225  
3
4
,
or the lamp  
2
of the luggage compartment . Carefully  
prise out the boot lid(s) or boot light by  
inserting the flat tip of the on-board  
screwdriver into the recess and levering in  
the direction of the arrow.  
4. Insert the flat tip of the screwdriver from  
Fig. 22r optical assembly on the bodywork:  
disassembly of the lamp holder.  
the on-board tools into the centre screw →  
1
fig. 225  
.
1
5. Unscrew the central screw → fig. 225  
while at the same time holding the rear  
light unit. The screw remains in the  
carriage and is secured against falling out.  
ga.  
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Always carry out the following operations in the  
order given: (continued)  
the bodywork. Make sure that the optical unit  
is securely fixed in the housings.  
13. Hold the rear optical unit in the mounting  
position with one hand and screw in the  
6. Carefully pull the rear light cluster  
backwards out of the housings.  
1
centre screw → fig. 225 with the other  
hand.  
7. Press the locking tabs of the lamp holder →  
fig. 226 clockwise and remove the rear  
light cluster.  
14. Check that the rear optical unit is correctly  
mounted and securely fastened.  
8. Place the rear optical unit on a clean,  
smooth surface.  
3
4
15. Remove the covers → . 225 , or the  
2
luggage compartment 225  
.
9. Release the bayonet catch.  
16. Close the tailgate → p. 1
10. Replace the defective lamp in the  
lampholder with a new one of the same  
type and close the bayonet catch.  
11. Insert the bulb holder into the rear light  
cluster. The locking tabs → fig. 226 must  
engage audibly.  
12. Carefully position the rear light cluster in  
the recess in the body. When doing so,  
insert the wires as far as possible into the  
Replace the lamps of the rear light tailgate  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 296.  
F27 On the tailgate: Remthe cover.  
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Fig. 228 On the tailgate: Remove the bulb holder for rear light clusters without LEd for  
rear light clusters with LED technology.  
Perform the following operations only in the order given:  
fig. 228  
Please note the checklist and caations descin it.  
1.  
O101.  
2.  
3.  
Insert the flat tip of the oard tools into the ecess in the cover  
1
→ fig. 227 anover off.  
Turn the lampholder in the o
clockwise or compress the lo
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and  
pull it out.  
4.  
clockwise or anti-clockwise.  
cextract it.  
Removlampholde
If is, turn it  
courn it  
cl
co
ress the lamp inwards, turn it anticlockwise  
and pull it out.  
5.  
6.  
e lamp with a new one of the same  
type. d press it back into place.  
nd it he sense  
clockwise unhe has  
embedded.  
Refit the bulb holder and tighten it.  
clockwise.  
7.  
8.  
1
Fthe cover → fig. 227 . The cover must fit tightly and securely in place.  
The figures shohe left rear optical unit.  
The housing oe optical unit  
right rear is symmeal.  
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4. Pull out the defective bulb in the direction  
of the arrow and replace it with a new one  
of the same type → fig. 230.  
Changing the number plate lamp  
bulbs  
5. Carefully position the lighting unit in the  
bumper recess. Make sure that the  
mounting position is correct.  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 296.  
6. Press the illumination unit into the switch  
until you hear it click into place.  
Number plate lights with Lology  
The LEDs cannot be replacelease  
seek the assistance of qualifi
a Vo
Volkswagen recommends  
this purpose.  
Problems and tions  
and at tginning ois  
ge 296.  
Fig. 229 On the tailgate: number plate lamp.  
a total or partial failure of the  
e lighting. OR: There is a fault in the  
hicle's lighting system. Go to a  
specialist workshop and have the system  
hecked.  
e is a total or partial failure of the  
frelight.  
Both number plate lamps have failed.  
eck the vehicle lighting and, if necessary,  
place the lamp in question.  
If all the lamps work, contact a specialist  
workshop.  
Fig. 230 On the tailgate: N
An oy fllade screw
to ove the number plate lam
Control of the lamps of the towed trailer  
If a trailer is correctly connected to the trailer  
power socket → p. 278, the function of certain  
trailer lamps or LEDs is also monitored if a trailer  
indicator fails: if a trailer indicator fails, this is  
also indicated in the instrument cluster by a  
doubling of the flashing rate of the  
ways carry out the following operations in the  
der given:  
Please note the checklind carry out the  
operations described thn.  
p. 296.  
corresponding indicator lamp ( or ).  
2. s the flat tip of tcrewdriver of the  
ontools in direction of the arrow  
→ fig. 2e recess of the lighting  
unit.  
If a light-emitting diode (LED) of a rear  
optical unit fails, it shall not be indicated.  
However,  
3. Pull the lighting unit slightly outwards.  
if all diodes fail, this shall be indicated by the  
control tell-tale  
.
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Change fuses  
NOTICE  
● To prevent damage to the vehicle's  
electrical system, always switch off the  
ignition, lights and all electrical consumers  
before replacing a fuse and always remove  
the key from the ignition lock.  
● If a fuse is replaced with a higher  
amperage fuse, damage may occur  
elsewhere in the eltrical system.  
Introduction to the topic  
Since the vehicle is continually being developed  
further, the fuses are assigned according to  
equipment and one fuse can be assigned to  
several consumers, it was not possible to  
compile a complete overview of the fuse  
positions at the time of going to press. More  
detailed information on fuse assignment can be  
obtained from Volkswagen dealers.  
● When open, proteoxes from dirt  
and moisture. Dirt he fuse  
boxes can cause da
system.  
As a rule, one fuse can be assigned to several  
consumers. Similarly, one consumer can be  
assigned to several fuses.  
re are more fuseehicle than  
ined in this chaptese should only  
be usthe vehicle.  
I would chanspecialised shop.  
Fuses should only be replaced when the cause  
of the fault has been rectified. If a fuse blows  
again shortly after replacement, have the  
electrical system checked by a specialist  
workshop.  
in the vehic
note and , at the beginning of this  
ter, on page 303.  
WARNING  
The electrical system is under high voltag
can cause electric shock, severe burns and  
death!  
● Never touch the
ignition system
● Avoid short
system.  
f inadeqthe  
bypassig of an electuses  
can cause fire and seriou
● Never fit fuses with a higher protection  
rating. Replace es only with fuses of the  
same amperage me colour and engraving)  
and size.  
Fig. 231 On the left side of the instrument panel:  
remove the fuse box cover  
.
● Never repair a fu
● Never replace use with a metal strip,  
p or otheilar object.  
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Replace blown fuses  
Note and at the beginning of this  
on page 303.  
chapter  
Fig. 232 On the right-hand side of the instrument  
panel: Remove the fuse box cover.  
Open the fuse box on the instrument  
panel.  
- Fit a flat object, e.g. the screwdriver from the  
on-board tools, into the  
Fn fuse.  
rebate → fig. 231  
1 o → fig. 232 1 and des-  
Carefully lever the cover in the direction of th
2
arrow  
.
NOTICE  
● To prevent damage to the vehicle, dismantle the  
The fuse box covers must be carefully  
removed and reassembled
● When open, protect the
and moisture. Dirt an
boxes can cause da
system.  
There are more f
indicated in this ch
be uthe vehicle
g. 234 Remove or insert the fuse with the  
lastic tweezers: Flat plug-in fuse. Block fuse.  
I wohange specialised
Fuse types  
ATO®  
– Standard flat plug-in fuses (  
)
MINI®  
– Small flat plug-in fuses (  
)
Identification of fuses by colour  
Colour  
Lila  
Amperage  
3
5
Orange  
Brown  
Red  
7,5  
10  
15  
20  
25  
Blue  
Yellow  
White or  
inco-  
parrot  
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If you suspect that the 12-volt battery is  
damaged or defective, take it to a specialist  
workshop immediately after receiving the jump-  
starting aid and have it checked.  
Colour  
Green  
Amperage  
30  
40  
Light green  
For the starting aid, suitable starting cables are  
required, e.g. in accordance with DIN 72553  
Previous steps  
– Switch off the ignition, lights and all electrical  
consumers.  
(see cable manufacturer's instructions). The  
mm2  
cable cross-section must be at least 25  
.
– Open the corresponding fuse box  
If the 12-volt on-boarpower supply is not  
→
p. 303.  
functioning due to a e 12-volt battery,  
the hybrid vehicle cameans of  
the starting aid if the as  
sufficient charge → pag
How to recognise a blown fuse  
– Illuminate the fuse with a torch. This will  
make it easier to recognise if the fuse is  
blown.  
→
p. 313.  
– A blown fuse can be recognised by the  
melted metal strip → fig. 233.  
Changing a fuse  
– If necessary, remove plastic clips  
→ fig. 234  
fuse box.  
1 located on the housing cov
RNING  
mper cables are d improperly and  
rting aid improperly, the 12-volt battery  
d explode and cause serious injury. To  
duce the risk of battery explosion, be aware  
of the following:  
– Depending on the type of the fuse
corresponding zones → fig. 234  
→ fig. 234 laterally over the fuse.  
– Remove the fuse.  
1
– If the fuse has blown, ith a new  
fuse of the same lour  
● Any work on the 12-volt battery and the  
electrical system can cause severe burns,  
e and electrical shock. Before working on  
battery, always read and observe the  
relevant warnings and safety precautions →  
p. 330.  
engraving)
and  
– After insertinit  
the plastic cl
– Mount the fu
● The battery supplying the current must  
have the same voltage (12 volts) and the  
same capacity (printed on the battery) as  
the discharged battery.  
NOTICE  
replaced
rating, damage may ohe  
electrical system  
● Never charge a 12-volt battery that is  
frozen or has been disconnected. When the  
battery is discharged, it may freeze at  
temperatures approaching 0 °C (+32 °F).  
.
● Replace the 12-volt battery if it has  
frozen, even if it has thawed.  
Start-up aid  
● During the starting aid, a highly explosive  
mixture of detonating gases is produced in  
the 12-volt battery. Always avoid sparks,  
fire, naked flames or open flames in the  
vicinity of the battery.  
troductito the topic  
If the propulsion system cannot be switched on  
because the 12-volt battery is discharged, the  
12-volt battery can be used for this purpose.  
of another vehicle.  
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glowing cigarettes. Never use a mobile phone  
when connecting and disconnecting the  
jumper cables.  
Sockets for starting aid (positive  
pole and ground terminal)  
● Charge the 12-volt battery only in well-  
ventilated areas, as a highly explosive  
mixture of detonating gases is created in  
the battery during the starting aid.  
Note and at the beginning of this  
on page 305.  
chapter  
● Lay the jumper cables in such a way that  
they never come into contact with rotating  
parts of the engine compartment.  
● Never confuse the positive pole with the  
negative pole and never connect the starter  
cables incorrectly.  
● Observe the manufacturer's operating  
instructions for the jumper cables.  
NOTICE  
To avoid considerable damage to the system  
If the vehicle's electrical system is not in use,  
please note the following:  
+
engine coment: pose  
ground termi
.
● If the jumper cables are connected  
incorrectly, a short circuit may occur.  
the starting aid arlocated in the  
artment → fig. 235 under the engine  
are accessible through the  
● Do not allow the vehicles to come into contac
with each other, otherwise current may start to  
flow as soon as the positive pol
connected.  
onding openings. The starting aid can only  
these sockets  
ben and received via  
.
Using the start-u
Note  
and at the be05.  
Fig. 236 of the emergency cables is carried out according to the variant , or depending on  
the vehicle equipment  
.
Various situations  
307  
   
3. Connect one end of the black jumper wire  
Legend to fig. 236:  
3
to a suitable ground terminal , to the  
1
Vehicle with discharged 12-volt battery,  
which receives the starting aid.  
engine block or to a solid piece of metal  
bolted securely to the engine block of the  
vehicle with the 12-volt battery supplying  
2
Vehicle with the 12-volt battery supplying  
the current, which provides the starting  
aid.  
2
the current  
.
4. Connect the other end of the black jumper  
cable to the jumper socket (ground) (-) of  
the vehicle with the discharged 12-volt  
3
Appropriate ground terminal. Solid metal  
part bolted securely to the engine block or  
the engine block itself.  
1
battery  
.
Variant : Connecting t
The discharged 12-volt battery shall be properly  
connected to the on-board power supply.  
In the variant the 12-vith  
the 12-volt battery in the tment.  
Before starting with the starting aid,  
If necessary, check the sight glass on the battery  
of the  
1
tor  
unloaded and recp assistance  
12 volts → p. 330.  
that of a icle with sockeor starting aid  
2
→
.
Do not allow the vehicles to touch each other.  
Otherwise, current may start to flow as soon as  
the positive poles are connected.  
Connect ond of the remper cable  
he positive pole of thehicle with  
1
ischarged 1lt batter
.
Make sure that the clamps connected to
les have sufficient metal contact.  
ect the other ef the red starter  
e to the socket for the starting aid  
If the engine does not start after 10 s
stop starting and try again after approx.
minute.  
ositive pole) (+) of the vehicle with the 12-  
2
volt battery supplying current  
.
3. Connect one end of the black jumper  
cable to the socket for the starting aid  
(ground) (-) of the vehicle with the 12-  
Perform the following opernly in the  
order given.  
2
volt battery supplying current  
.
Previous operati
4. nnect the other end of the black jumper  
Switch off the i
3
wire to a suitable earth terminal , to the  
→
p. 168.  
engine block or to a metal part of the  
engine.  
Open the engin
Remove the posi
vehicle and, if r  
r vehicle.  
The 12-volt battery is screwed firmly to the  
engine block of the vehicle with the 12-volt  
1
battery un-charged  
.
12 volts from the o
Variant : connect the jumper cables only to  
sockets for the starting aid  
Variant : Connecting the jumper cables  
In the variant the olt battery of a vehicle  
In the variant the 12-volt battery of a vehicle with  
1
1
with sockets for the rting aid  
sockets for the starting aid  
is discharged and reves jump-starting  
is unloaded and receives starting aid from a  
vehicle with starting aid sockets  
2
assistance from a vle with a 12-volt battery  
n the vehe.  
→
2
→ .  
-  
mo
1. Connect one end of the red jumper cable to  
the starting aid (positive) socket (+) of the  
1. Connect one end of the red jumper cable  
to the starting aid (positive) socket (+) of  
the vehicle with the discharged 12-volt  
1
vehicle with the discharged 12-volt battery  
.
1
battery  
.
2. Connect the other end of the red starter  
cable to the socket for the starting aid  
(positive pole) (+) of the vehicle with the  
battery.  
2. Connect the other end of the red jumper  
cable to the positive (+) pole of the vehicle  
2
with the 12-volt battery supplying current  
.
2
12 volts supplying current  
.
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Variant : Connect the jumper cables only to  
sockets for the starting aid (continued)  
WARNING  
If the starting aid is used improperly, the 12-  
volt battery may explode and cause serious  
injury. To reduce the risk of battery explosion,  
observe the following:  
3. Connect one end of the black jumper  
cable to the socket for the starting aid  
(ground) (-) of the vehicle with the 12-  
● Any work on the 12-volt battery and the  
electrical system can cause severe burns,  
fire and electrical shock. Before working on  
the battery, always read observe the  
relevant warnings and stions →  
p. 330.  
2
volt battery supplying current  
.
4. Connect the other end of the black jumper  
cable to the jumper socket (ground) (-) of  
the vehicle with the discharged 12-volt  
1
battery  
.
Starting the engine  
● Always wear suitable eye p
protective gloves and never
12-volt batery.  
1. Start the engine of the vehicle supplying  
the power and let it idle.  
● Connect thnnection cables
correct order: the positive cand  
then the negativble.  
2. Start the engine of the vehicle with the  
discharged 12-volt battery and wait 2 to 3  
minutes until the engine "turns over".  
● nnect the tive cable tel  
ponents or e lines.  
Disconnect the jumper cables  
uninsulated of the  
ch each other. do not  
ble connected to the positive  
f the 12-volt battery to come into  
with electrically conductive parts of  
vehicle.  
1. If it is on, switch off the dipped beam  
before removing the ignition cables.  
2. Connect the heater fan and the heated  
window of the vehicle with the 12-volt  
battery discharged to reduce voltage peaks  
that occur when the cables ed.  
● eck the sight glass of the 12-volt battery;  
if essary, use a torch. If it is light yellow  
or cless, do not use the jump-starting  
aid and k the assistance of qualified  
personnel.  
3. With the engines still
the starter cables i
above.  
4. Switch off the veh
window again whe
discharged.  
Avoid electrostatic discharge in the area of  
the 12-volt battery. In the event of sparks,  
the detonating gas escaping from the  
battery may ignite.  
5. Close the positive po
covose the e
● Never use the starting aid if the 12-volt  
battery is damaged or frozen, or if it has  
thawed.  
Various situations  
309  
Towing and towing  
WARNING  
During the towing of a vehicle, the driving  
behaviour and braking ability change  
considerably. To reduce the risk of an accident  
or serious injury, please note the following:  
Introduction to the topic  
● As the driver of the towed vehicle:  
Towed starting means starting the engine of one  
vehicle while another vehicle is pulling it.  
– You will have to apply the brakes much  
harder, as the brake servo does not  
work. Always beful not to collide  
with the towin
– You will need mas the  
power steering d
engine is switched
Towing means to pull a vehicle with a vehicle  
that is not roadworthy.  
Observe the legal provisions for towing and  
towing.  
For technical reasons, do not allow the vehicle to  
be towed if the 12-volt battery is discharged.  
p. 305  
→
● As e driver of the to:  
– Arate with particre and caution.  
– Avoiking and suddmanoeuvres.  
If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access,  
only allow towing with the ignition switched on!  
– Brake ethan usual more  
gently.  
If the vehicle is towed with the engine switch
off and the ignition switched on, the 12-vol
battery gradually discharges. Depending
state of charge of the battery, the vol
can be so great, even after only a fe
that no electrical consumers in the veh
as the hazard warning lights, will function
TICE  
oid damaging vehicle, e.g. the  
work, carefully remove and fit the cover  
towing eye.  
Unburnt fuel may reach the catalytic converter  
and damage it during towing.  
Indications for towing and  
wing start-up  
Never allow the
power.  
Please note  
and at the beginning  
● When towin
the ignition
ignition off w
button. Other
mn lock (stic  
steeg column logage  
and it would be imposthe  
vehicle. This could lead to an accident,  
serious injury and loss of control of the  
vehicle.  
of this chapter on page 309.  
Tow rope and tow bar  
The tow bar is safer for towing and prevents  
damage to the vehicle. The tow rope should  
only be used if a tow bar is not available.  
The tow rope must be elastic to prevent damage  
to the vehicles. Use a cable made of synthetic  
fibre or similar elastic material.  
● If, during towinge vehicle becomes de-  
energised, stop ng immediately and call  
for specialist asance.  
Attach the tow rope or tow bar only to the  
eyelets provided for this purpose or to the towing  
device.  
tive towing vehicle.  
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If the vehicle is factory-fitted with a towing  
device, towing with a tow bar is only permitted if  
the tow bar has been specially designed for  
mounting on a ball hitch.  
– More than 50 km must be covered.  
– Smooth wheel rotation or steering operation  
after an accident cannot be guaranteed.  
If the vehicle cannot be towed on its wheels for  
any of the above-mentioned reasons, call in a  
specialist and have a tow truck transport the  
vehicle without the wheels touching the road.  
Starting by towing  
For technical reasons, it is not possible to start  
the vehicle by towing. Instead, use the starting  
aid → p. 305 or use a tow truck to transport the  
vehicle without all four wheels touching the  
road.  
Special case: off-road towing  
If the vehicle is stuck in the the LOW  
reduction stage engaged, it o  
the next tarmac road at a spee
20 km (12 mph). From then o
be carried out in ONROAD mode his  
is not possibhe vehicle must rted  
on a trailer or al vehicle.  
When the vehicle has to be towed:  
Check if the vehicle can be towed  
→ p. 310, Cases in which the vehicle must never  
be re-moulded.  
– Switch on the ignition.  
When the vehicle is ow another icle:  
– Move the selector lever to the N position.  
→
p. 176.  
– e the legal isions in th
– Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at  
nformation in operating  
speeds in excess of 50 km/h (30 mph).  
n towing vehicle
– Do not allow the vehicle to be towed more  
than 50 km.  
icle may only be towed if the  
onic parking lock and the locking block  
in place.  
– If a tow truck is used, the vehicle shall only  
be towed with the front wheels suspended.  
Ielectronic parking brake in the steering  
colis switched off, the electronic parking  
brake e steering column is switched off. If  
the vehicses power or if there is a  
malfunction n the electrical system, the engine  
ust be started with the starting aid in order  
release the electronic parking brake and the  
eering column lock.  
Towing all-wheel drive vehicl
All-wheel drive vehicles ca
tow bar or tow rope. If th
the front or rear axle su
must be switched off,
transmission may be d
Cases in which the veh
towed  
ectronic steering column control.  
In tollowing situations do
vcle to be towed:  
The vehicle's gearbox is damaged or has no  
lubricant.  
The 12-volt battery is dirged. On  
ehicles with Keyless Acclocking and  
rting system, the steeg remains locked  
ahe electronic parkbrake cannot be  
diseed and the tronic steering  
column lbe released if they are  
engaged.  
– If the air suspension is faulty or the vehicle  
is too low.  
Various situations  
311  
 
– Screw the towing eye into the housing by  
turning it counterclockwise as far as possible  
Mounting the rear towing eye  
→
fig. 238  
→
. Use a suitable object with  
which you can screw the towing eye fully  
and firmly into its housing.  
Note and at the beginning of this  
on page 309.  
chapter  
– After towing, unscrew the towing eye by  
turning it clockwise and refit the cover.  
– Insert the lower flange of the cover into the  
opening in the bumper and press down on the  
upper flange of thuntil the upper  
flange engages wi.  
– If necessary, clean put  
it back in the lugga
the other on-board to
NCE  
● The towiye must alwae fully and  
firmly screwnto the hou. Otherwise it  
ld come othe housiuring towing  
ing.  
Fig. 237 On the right-hand side of the rear bumper:  
towing eye housing cover.  
vehicle is factquipped with a  
device, it is onlermitted to tow  
a tow bar that is specially designed for  
ounting on a ball hitch. If an unsuitable  
tow bar is used, both the ball hitch and the  
vehicle could be damaged. Instead  
a tow rope will have to be used.  
Fig. 238 On the :  
Screw in the tow
Fitting the front towing eye  
The mounting f
located on the ri
bumper behind a es  
th fry-fitted tis no  
mounting for the screw-ehind  
the cover. In this case, the ball hitch must be  
removed or mounted and used for towing .  
Note and at the beginning of this  
page 309.  
chapter on  
→ p. 278 →  
.
Observe the instructfor towing → p. 309.  
Mounting the rear ing eye  
Remove the tog eye from the on-board  
in tgage compartment.  
→
p. 293.  
– Press on the lower area of the lid  
→ fig. 237 (arrow) to unhinge it.  
Fig. 239 On the right side of the front bumper:  
towing eye housing cover  
.
– Remove the cover and leave it hanging on the  
vehicle.  
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NOTICE  
The towing eye must always be on the towing eye.  
The thread must be fully and securely screwed  
into the housing. Otherwise it may come out of  
the housing during towing start-up or towing.  
do.  
Driving tips for towi
Fig. 240 On the right-hand side of the front  
bumper: Screw in the towing eye.  
Note and at the beginning
on page 309.  
The threaded towing eye mountings are located  
on the right and left-hand sides of the front  
bumper.  
Towing a vehicquires a certain nt of  
skill and experienespecially if a rope is  
used. Both drivers sbe familiar h the  
difnvolved in ng. For this son,  
drivers shoefrain fro
The towing eye must always be carried on the  
vehicle.  
Observe the information on re-moulding the  
vehicle → page 309.  
Mounting the front towing eye  
t must be ensurhat no  
nsile forces or jolts are  
hen towing on unpaved roads,  
ways the danger of overloading the  
ent parts.  
– Remove the towing eye and the trailer ke
from the on-board tool kit in the luggage  
compartment → p. 293.  
– Press on the edge of the cover facing the  
outside of the vehicle with a fig.  
239 (arrow) until the cov
necessary, use the scr
board tools on the o
cover.  
Whowing, a change of direction can be  
signaln the towed vehicle even if the  
hazard ing lights are switched on. To do  
his, the dition indicator lever must be  
perated accordingly when the ignition is  
itched on. During this time, the hazard  
arning flashers remain off. As soon as the  
dicator lever is returned to the basic position,  
the hazard warning flashers are automatically  
switched on again.  
– Grasp the cover from
leave it hanging from
– Screw the towing eye
erclockw
turn
. 240  
→
.
Use a suitabl
hich you can screw the towing elly  
and firmly into its housing.  
Driver of the towed vehicle:  
– Leave the ignition switched on so that the  
steering wheel does not lock, so that the  
electronic parking brake can be disengaged  
and so that the direction indicators and  
windscreen wiper work.  
After towing, unscrew towing eye by  
turning it clockwise anfit the cover.  
necessary, clean the g and the wheel  
nner and put them ck in the luggage  
crtment with the er on-board tools.  
– You will need more steering force, as the  
power-assisted steering does not work with the  
engine switched off.  
Various situations  
313  
 

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