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Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-
cured?
At the front towing eye.
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At the rear towing eye.
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On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing
▶
hitch.
Information for the driver of the towing vehicle
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Drive slowly and smoothly.
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Only accelerate when the rope is taut.
Information for the driver of the towed vehicle
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
When the ignition is switched off, the brake booster
and the power steering do not work. In addition,
there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
▶
the ignition!
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Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the
selector lever to the position.
Brakes
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
DANGER
Danger of a functional restriction of the brake boos-
ter!
When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis-
▶
sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs,
depress the clutch pedal.
DANGER
Danger of the brakes overheating!
Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is
▶
required.
If the standard front spoiler is damaged, ensure the
▶
air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.
Checking the brake fluid level
Test conditions
✓ Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
✓ Engine turned off.
Starting and driving ›
Checking
cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of
. Nevertheless, we recommend checking the
brake fluid level regularly directly at the reservoir.
Specification
The brake fluid must comply with the standard VW
501 14 (this standard meets the requirements of the
standard FMVSS 116 DOT4).
Have the brake fluid replaced by a specialist garage.
WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
If the brake fluid change date is exceeded, heavy
▶
braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the
brake system.
If the fluid level falls significantly within a short
▶
time or drops below the mark
tem may have become leaky.
Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Troubleshooting
Brake fluid level is too low
illuminates
›
Do not drive the vehicle! Seek the help of a
specialist garage.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
›
Do not drive the vehicle! Seek the help of a
specialist garage.
Reduced braking effect
Damp, frozen, salt-affected or corroded brakes can
impair the braking effect.
›
Clean the brakes by braking several times if traffic
conditions allow it.
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
does not work
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Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
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The fill level must be
within the marked range.
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If the level is below the
mark
, do not con-
tinue.
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Do not refill liquid.
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Seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
If the brake fluid level is
too low, this will be indi-
, the brake sys-
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