Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Checklist

The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a wheel  :

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  In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a flat and solid surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.

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  Apply the handbrake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .

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  Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

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  Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .

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  Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

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  Make sure all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and move to safety, for instance behind the safety barrier.

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  Switch on the hazard warning lights and position the warning triangle In an emergency Emergency . Observe any legal requirements.

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  Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set Breakdown set Do not use_2 The tyre sealant must not be used:.

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  When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.

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  When the luggage compartment is loaded: remove items of luggage.

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  Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.

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  Take the sticker ② from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within the driver's field of vision.

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  Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre.

WARNING

• Follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.