Contents: Connecting the towing rope/towing eye ↓ Towing rules ↓ Starting the engine by towing the…↓
The vehicle may only be towed using the towing eyes provided for this purpose.
Connecting the towing rope/towing eye
Front towing eye
Remove the towing eye from the on-board tool kit in the luggage compartment.
- POLO: unfasten cover "1" of the right fog lamp. To do this, pull the cover forward at the locking tabs "arrow", tilt it out of the holders located opposite and remove it.
- IBIZA: On the left side of the right fog light, unscrew the mounting screw (1 screw) and remove the cover.
Turn the towing eye by hand to the left "arrow" along the thread until it stops, then insert a screwdriver or wheel bolt wrench into the eye and tighten the eye.
Attention: After use, put the towing eye back in the on-board tool kit. The towing eye must always be located in the vehicle. Attach the fog lamp cover or screw it in.
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is welded to the rear right under the bumper.
Towing rules
Turn on the ignition of the towed vehicle to unlock the steering wheel and enable the turn signals and brake lights to function.
Place the gear shift lever in neutral position; for vehicles with automatic transmission, the mode selector lever should be in position N.
Turn on the hazard warning lights on both vehicles.
Since the brake and steering boosters only work when the engine is running, more force must be applied to the brake pedal and steering wheel when the engine is not running!
If there is no oil in the manual or automatic transmission, the vehicle must be towed only with the drive wheels raised.
It is recommended to use a towing rod. When using a towing cable, there is a high risk of collision. The towing cable must be elastic in order to have a gentle effect on both the towed and the towing vehicle. Use only a cable made of synthetic material or with an elastic intermediate link.
When using a towing rope, the driver of the towing vehicle must release the clutch pedal gently after engaging the gear. The driver of the towed vehicle must ensure that the rope is always taut.
Maximum towing speed: 50 km/h!
Vehicle with automatic transmission: maximum towing distance 50 km.
Vehicle with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive: Do not tow the vehicle with the front or rear axle raised.
Starting the engine by towing the vehicle (emergency start)
First, you should try using another car's battery to jump start the car.
Please note: Starting the engine by towing the vehicle is not possible if the vehicle has an automatic transmission.
Vehicles with petrol engines may be towed for the purpose of starting the engine over a distance of no more than 50 m, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter.
Before towing, engage 2nd or 3rd gear, press and hold the clutch pedal.
Turn on the ignition.
While both vehicles are moving, slowly release the clutch pedal.
As soon as the engine starts, to avoid hitting the towing vehicle, disengage the clutch and gear.
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