VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2012 Owners Manual

WARNING
Incorrect tire pressure can cause sudden tire failure, loss of vehicle control and serious per-sonal injury.
x After that, always make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to the correct tire pressure for the tires installed on the vehicle.
x See the tire pressure label ⇒  Tire inflation pressure and the Owner's Literature for rec-ommended cold tire inflation pressure and other important information.
x When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS, always read and
heed all of the information and WARNINGS ⇒  Tire inflation pressure.
NOTICE
x The wheel electronics are attached to special aluminum valves on the wheels. These valves are screwed on rigidly. Never bend the valves “into position” when checking and adjusting tire pressure.
x Missing tire air valve caps could result in damage to the valves, as well as to the sensors on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Therefore, make sure your valve caps conform to the specifications of those originally installed on the vehicle and that they are always tightly and properly screwed on to the valves. Do not use metallic valve caps.
x Do not use “comfort valve caps”, as these do not seal properly and could therefore cause damage to the sensors.
x When changing or rotating the tires, be careful not to damage the valves or sensors.
x The aluminum valves that are installed should be replaced after about 6 years of use due to aging of the rubber seals. The valves can be replaced when a tire is changed. Do not reuse aluminum valves after they are removed. They must be replaced. The tire pressure sensors can be reused.

Storage areas

WARNING
Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or crushed causing a fire that can result in serious burns and vehicle damage.
x Always make sure that there are no lighters in the seat tracks or near other moving parts before adjusting the seats.
x Before closing a storage compartment, always make sure that no cigarette lighter can be activated, crushed, or otherwise damaged.
x Never leave a cigarette lighter in a storage compartment, on the instrument panel or in other places in the vehicle. Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly in summer. High temperatures could cause the cigarette lighter to catch fire.
NOTICE
x The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by hard or sharp things on the shelf below the rear window.
x Do not keep any food, medicine, or other items sensitive to heat or cold in the vehicle. They can be damaged or made unusable by heat or cold.
x Things that are made of transparent materials (such as eyeglasses, magnifying glasses, or transparent suction cups on the windows) can magnify sunlight and damage the vehicle.
The ventilation slots between the rear window and the luggage compartment cover must not be blocked so that stale air can escape from the vehicle.
Storage compartment in the driver door

Fig. 117 In the driver door: Storage compartment.

Storage compartment in the upper front center console

Fig. 118 In the upper front center console: Storage compartment.

Storage compartment in the front center armrest

Fig. 120 In the front center armrest: Storage compartment.

Fig. 121 In the front center armrest: Storage compartment.

WARNING
Never let a passenger, especially a child, ride on the center armrest. Improper seating posi-tion can increase the risk of serious personal injury in a crash.
There may be a 12 Volt-socket, a MEDIA-IN multimedia jack, or an AUX-IN-jack in the front center armrest stowage compartment.
x The MEDIA-IN multimedia jack lets you connect external devices to the Infotainment System ⇒  MEDIA-IN multimedia jack.
Storage compartment in the rear center console

Fig. 122 In the rear center console: Storage compartment.

Fig. 124 Inside the glove compartment.

NOTICE
Keep the compartment with the DVD drive (2) closed while driving; otherwise, vibration may damage the DVD drive.
NOTICE
In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the glove compartment behind the Owner's Manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and dam-age the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.
Storage compartment under the front seats

Fig. 125 Under the driver seat: Storage compartment.

Additional storage:
x In the front and rear center console.
x In the door trim panels (front and rear).
x Shelf behind the rear seat backrest – only for light clothing or similar objects that do not interfere with visibility to the rear!
x Coat hooks on the center door jamb and on the overhead grab handles in the rear.
x Shopping bag hooks in the luggage compartment ⇒  Luggage compartment.
x An elastic strap in the right side trim of the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Clothes or other items on the shelf behind the rear seat backrest may limit visibility, and cause thereby causing accidents and severe personal injuries.
x Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.
x Always use the built-in coat hooks only for lightweight clothing. Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged items in the pockets that may interfere with airbag deployment and can cause personal injury in a collision.

Cup holders