VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2012 Owners Manual

NOTICE
Never put open drinks in the cup holder when the vehicle is moving. The drinks can spill and damage the vehicle, including the electrical system.
Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 126 In the front center console: Cup holders.

Use the insert only in the cup holder in the rear center armrest. The insert cannot be installed in the cup holder in the front center console. Attempting to do so can scratch the surface.

Power outlets

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 128 Rear center console: Open cover for access to the 12 Volt socket.

Fig. 129 Front center armrest storage compartment, luggage compartment, lower front center console: Open-ing the cover of the 12 Volt socket.

x In the storage compartment in the lower front center console.
Opening and closing the cover in the rear center console
x Reach into the recess from below ⇒ fig. 128; fold the cover up in the direction of the arrow and hold it open.
x The cover is spring-loaded and closes when you let it go.
Opening and closing the 12 Volt socket covers in the front center armrest storage compartment, luggage compartment, lower front center console
x Grasp the cover on the side ⇒ fig. 129 and open it in the direction of the arrow; hold it open.
x The cover is spring-loaded and closes when you let it go.
NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may become damaged.
x 12 Volt socket:
– Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with applicable guidelines.
– Never feed current into the socket with a solar panel, for example.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.
115 Volt outlet in the vehicle

Fig. 130 Rear center console: Open cover for access to the 115 Volt outlet (if equipped).

Outlet
⇒ fig. 130
(2)
Maximum power draw
115 Volts 150 watts (300 watts peak consumption)

The maximum power draw at any one outlet must never be exceeded. Electrical devices should have information on them that says how much power they draw.
115 Volt outlet
The outlet can only be used if the engine is running .
Connecting an electrical device: Insert the plug as far as it goes into the outlet in order to unlock the integrated childproof lock. There is electricity in the outlet only after the childproof lock is unlocked.

LED display on the outlet
Green continuous
light:
The child-proof lock is un-
locked. The outlet is opera-
tional.
Red flashing light: Malfunction, such as cutoff due
to current overload or over-
heating.

Opening and closing the cover in the rear center console
x Reach into the recess from below; fold the cover up in the direction of the arrow and hold it open.
x The cover is spring-loaded and closes when you let it go.
Overheating cutoff
The inverter in the 115 Volt outlet shuts off automatically above a certain temperature. The shutoff prevents overheating in case of excessive power consumption of connected devices or at high ambi-ent air temperatures. The inverter switches back on automatically after a cool-down period. Connected devices which were left switched on come back on again. For this reason, switch off connected electri-cal devices if the inverter switches off due to overheating.
DANGER
Improper use of the 115 Volt outlet can cause electrical shock, burns, and severe personal injury.
x Never spill liquids on the socket.
x Never plug an adapter or an extension cord into the 115 Volt outlet. Otherwise, the inte-grated child-proof lock is switched off and the outlet is live.
x Never stick anything that conducts electricity, such as a knitting needle, into the contacts of the 115 Volt outlet.

NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may become damaged.
x 115 Volt outlet:
– Do not connect devices or plugs which are too heavy, such as a grid power supply adapter or cord, directly onto the outlet.
– Do not connect lamps containing fluorescent tubes.
– Only connect devices to the outlet with voltage consistent with the voltage of the outlet.
– For devices with a high starting current, the integrated over-current shutoff will prevent them from being switched on. In this case, disconnect the power supply from the device and reconnect after about 10 seconds.
Some devices may not work very well when connected to the 115 Volt outlet due to low wattage.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.

Safety information on Infotainment System
WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distrac-tion causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
x Never let yourself be distracted when setting, adjusting, or using the Infotainment System, when using your mobile phone, or when operating the mobile phone controls.
x Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system, your mobile phone, and the mobile phone controls only if road, traffic, and weather conditions permit and you will not be distracted from your driving.
x If you cannot use the Infotainment System, your mobile phone, or the mobile phone con-trols safely while driving, wait until later or find a safe spot where you can pull off the road and park the vehicle.
x Always set sound volume levels so that you can clearly hear horns, sirens, and other warning sounds outside the vehicle.
x Setting the sound volume too high may damage your hearing. This applies even if you are exposed to high volumes for short periods only.
WARNING
The volume level may suddenly get louder change when you switch media source or connect a new audio source.
x Always lower the base volume before switching media source or connecting a new audio source.
WARNING
Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the navigation system may differ from the current traffic situation.
x Traffic signs and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and displays provided by the navigation system.
x Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility condi-tions.
WARNING
External devices that are loose in the vehicle or not properly secured could be thrown around the interior and cause injuries during a sudden driving or braking maneuver, or in a crash.
x Never put or attach an external device on a door, on the windshield or above or near to the areas marked “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, the instrument panel and the seat backrests, or between these areas and the vehicle occupants. External devices could cause serious injury in an accident, especially when the airbags inflate.

WARNING
Connecting cables of external devices may obstruct visibility through the windshield or other windows.
x Route cables so as not to interfere with the driver.
WARNING
Opening a CD or DVD player's housing can lead to injuries from invisible laser radiation.
x Always have CD or DVD players repaired only by a qualified workshop.
NOTICE
Improper insertion or insertion of an improperly fitting memory card can damage the locking mechanism in the memory card slot.
x Pay attention to the proper insertion position ⇒ page 269, Media mode: Introduction.
x Excessive pressure can destroy the locking mechanism in the memory card slot.
x Only use suitable memory cards.
NOTICE
x When inserting and removing CDs and DVDs, always hold them at right angles to the front of the unit. Inserting or removing them at an angle to the DVD drive may lead to scratching.
x Inserting a second CD or DVD while a CD or DVD is inserted or is being ejected can destroy the DVD drive. Always wait until the data storage device is completely ejected.
NOTICE
Any foreign objects attached to a data medium and non-round data storage devices can dam-age the DVD drive.
x Only clean 12-cm standard CDs or DVDs should be used!
– Do not attach stickers or other items to the date storage device. Stickers may peel off and damage the drive.
– Do not insert 8-cm single CDs or non-round CDs (shaped CDs) or DVDs.
– Do not insert DVD-Plus, Dual Discs and Flip Discs, as these are thicker than standard CDs.

Operation basics