Tow Rope Or Tow Bar; Towing Vehicles With Four-Wheel Drive (4Motion); When Should Your Vehicle Not Be Towed? - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Switch on the ignition and the hazard warning lights.
Once both vehicles are in motion, release the clutch.
As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and put the gear into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing vehicle.
NOTICE
When tow-starting, unburnt fuel can enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Tow rope or tow bar

It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow bar. Only use a tow rope if you do not have a tow bar.
The tow rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the strain on both vehicles. It is advisable to use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly
elastic material.
Only attach the tow rope or tow bar to the specially provided towing eyes or to the towing bracket
Vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket must only use tow bars that are specially designed to fit a ball head
When a vehicle with an automatic gearbox has to be towed:
Check whether the vehicle can be towed
Switch on the ignition.
Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to N
Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at speeds faster than 50 km/h (30 mph).
Do not allow the vehicle to be towed further than 50 km.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox may only be towed by the breakdown truck with the front wheels raised.

Towing vehicles with four-wheel drive (4MOTION)

Vehicles with four-wheel drive (4MOTION) may be towed with a tow bar or tow rope. If the vehicle is towed with the rear or front axle raised, the
engine must be switched off otherwise the drive train could be damaged.

When should your vehicle not be towed?

If, due to damage, the vehicle gearbox no longer contains any lubricant.
If the battery is flat, this means that the steering system remains locked and the electronic parking brake and electronic steering column lock,
if applied, cannot be released.
If the distance to be towed is further than 50 km.
If the steering function or the operating clearance of the wheels cannot be ensured, e.g. after an accident.
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