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Towing eye; tow rope or tow bar
A towing eye is included in your vehicle's tool kit. This can be inserted in a threaded hole in the front bumper and used when your vehicle is being towed by another vehicle. On most vehicles, there is another threaded hole in the rear bumper, so you can use the towing eye to tow other vehicles as well. Towing a vehicle with a tow bar is safer and easier on both vehicles than using a tow rope. A tow rope should be used only if a tow bar is not available.
The tow rope should be flexible enough to help protect both vehicles from damage. Use a synthetic fiber rope or similar rope.
Attach the tow rope or tow bar only to the towing eye included in the vehicle tool kit for this purpose, or to a trailer hitch.
Towing manual transmission vehicles
For the towed vehicle, note the following:
Towing automatic transmission vehicles
For the towed vehicle, note the following:
Towing vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MOTION)
Vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MOTION) should be towed with a tow bar or a tow rope. If the vehicle is towed with the front or rear axles lifted off the ground, the engine must be switched off. Otherwise the powertrain may be damaged.
When not to tow your vehicle
In the following situations, the vehicle cannot be towed and must be transported on a flatbed truck or trailer:
A vehicle can be towed only if the electronic parking brake and the electronic steering column lock can be released. In case of a power loss or malfunctions of the electrical system, the engine may have to be jump-started in order to release the electronic parking brake and the electronic steering column lock.
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Windshield Wiper/Washer System: Rear Window Wiper System
General Information
Caution
Always follow the procedure as described in the Repair Manual when
disconnecting and connecting the battery.
NoteAdditional information:
Refer to the Owner's Manual.
Refer to Self Study Program; No 404; The Tiguan.
Overview - Rear Window
Wiper System
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