Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Notes on tow-starting

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Tow-starting and towing / Notes on tow-starting

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Vehicles should not be tow-started wherever possible. Use jump leads to start the engine instead .

For technical reasons, the following vehicles cannot be tow-started:

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

If the vehicle battery has discharged, the engine control units will not function properly.

However, if the vehicle still has to be tow-started (manual gearbox):

Engage second or third gear.

Keep the clutch pressed down.

Switch on the ignition and the hazard warning lights.

Once both vehicles are in motion, release the clutch.

As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and put the gear into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing vehicle.

NOTICE

When tow-starting, unburnt fuel can enter the catalytic converter and damage it.

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