Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when using test and measuring equipment during a road test

Observe the following if test and measuring equipment is required during a road test:

WARNING

Accident hazard as a result of distraction and inadequate securing of test and measuring equipment.

Danger as a result of activation of front passenger airbag in event of an accident.

Operation of test and measuring equipment while driving results in distraction.

Greater injury hazard as a result of unsecured test and measuring equipment.

Always secure test and measuring equipment to the rear seat with a strap and have it operated from there by a second person.

Notes on tow-starting/towing

Caution

Danger of irreparable damage to gearbox.

Selector lever must be in “N” position for towing vehicle. Do not tow for more than 50 km and not faster than 50 km/h.

Note

It is not possible to tow-start the engine.

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