Towing - Volkswagen Transporter Instruction Manual

Do-it-yourself
4"'
Towing
The Transporte r has towing eyes at front and
rear. In order to avoid damage when towing
or being towed, note the foll owing points:
• Towropes must only be attached to the
towing eyes.
• The towrope must be slightly elastic to
reduce the risk of damage to both vehi ­
cles. Use only plastic towropes or tow­
ropes with spring links.
• Do not use excessive force when towi ng
and avoid jerki ng .
• The driver of the towing vehicle must use
his clutch very carefully when moving off
and when changing gear. The driver of
the vehicle being towed must ensure that
the towrope is always taut.
If your vehicle has to be towed at any time
note the following points.
• Switch the ignition on so that the steer ­
ing wheel is free and the turn signals ,
horn , and , if necessary, the windscreen
wiper and washer can be used.
• As the brake servo only works when the
engine is running , more pressure is re­
quired on the brake pedal when the en­
gine is not running.
• If the vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
see the instru ctions in the "Automatic
gearbox" section.
Check whether the re are any local traffic
regulations concerning the towing of vehi­
cles.
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