Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Installing the rear towing eye

Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual / Do it yourself / Towing / Installing the rear towing eye

Fig. 213 On the right in the rear bumper: Cover.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒

Introduction to the subject

Your vehicle is factory-equipped with a preparation for a trailer hitch. Therefore, there is no attachment point for a towing eye behind the cover on the right of the rear bumper ⇒ Fig. 213 . To tow a vehicle, a trailer hitch must be installed.

Installing the front towing eye

Fig. 212 In right front bumper: Screwing in towing eye. Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject The attachment point for the to ...

Driving tips while towing

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject Towing requires some experience, especially when using a towing rope. Both drivers must ...

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