Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Driving a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
- Stow all items of luggage securely .
- Accelerate carefully and gently.
- Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
- Brake earlier than in normal driving.
- If applicable, observe the information concerning driving with a trailer .
- If applicable, observe the information concerning driving with a roof carrier .
WARNING
- Secure items properly so they cannot slide about.
- Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.
- Engage the rear seat backrests securely in an upright position.
Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Driving with an open tailgate is
particularly dangerous. All objects and the open tailgate must be secured properly.
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Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings All data in the official vehicle
documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual are valid for
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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Switching lights on and off
Fig. 76 Next to the steering
wheel: examples of the various light switches
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Observe any country-specific regulations
when using vehicle lighting.
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket:
the vehicle's re ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Hitching and connecting the trailer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Emergency breakaway cable
Always fasten the trailer's emergency breakaway cable properly
to the towing vehicle. Leave enough slack in the emergency breakaway cable so that
the vehicle can still drive around corners ...
