VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2013 2.G Owners Manual

If the light switch is in the AUT O position, the outside vehicle lighting and the instrument lighting are
automatically switched on at dusk/nightfall and off in normal daylight in the following situations ⇒ :

Automatic activation: Automatic deactivation/change to daytime
running lights:
If the low-light sensor registers darkness, for
example when driving through a tunnel.
If sufficient brightness is registered.
If you drive faster than about 87 mph (140 km/h)
for several seconds.
If you drive slower than about 40 mph (65 km/h)
for several seconds.
If the rain sensor recognizes heavy rain and
switches the windshield wipers on.
If the windshield wipers have not moved for
several minutes.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front Lighting System works only with the low beams switched on and only at speeds
above about 6 mph (10 km/h). The swivel-mounted lamps automatically improve road illumination
during cornering.
The Adaptive Front Lighting System can be switched on and off in the Infotainment System.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CARInfotainment button.
x Tap the Assist systems function key on the screen.
x Select the menu item Light assistance (main beam control)from the list.
x Tap Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) to enable or disable this feature.
On some models, the headlights move independently of each other, even in straight-ahead driving.
They adapt to weather conditions and speed to better illuminate the roadway. The headlights return to
their original position after a delay, depending on the speed of the vehicle.
.WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you
cannot be seen by other motorists.
x Never use daytime running lights (DRL) to see where you are going. DRL are not bright
enough to light up the roadway and be seen by other motorists. You will not be able to see far
enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is dark. Always switch on the low
beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
x If automatic headlight control (AUTO) is switched on, the low beam headlights still may not
be switched on in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low beam headlights yourself.
x The taillights do not come on when the daytime running lights are switched on. A vehicle
without taillights on cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, rear lights, and turn signals can
temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
“Coming home” and “Leaving home” feature (orientation lighting)

Enabling and disabling the “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions
The “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions can be enabled or disabled in the Infotainment
System.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CARInfotainment button.
x Tap the Settingsfunction key on the screen.
x Select the menu item External lightingin the list.
x Tap Leaving homeor Coming hometo enable or disable the feature.
The feature is enabled when the check box in the Leaving homeor Coming homefunction key is checked =.
Switching the “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions on and off
The “Coming home” feature must be switched on manually. The “Leaving home” feature is
automatically controlled by a low-light sensor.

“Coming home” Action
Switch on: – Switch off the ignition.
– Operate the headlight flasher for about 1 second.
Opening the driver door switches on the “Coming home” feature. The delay
period starts when the last vehicle door or the rear hatch is closed. The
“Coming home” lighting is switched on when the driver door is open, the
headlight switch is set to AUTO, and the low light sensor detects darkness.
The delay period starts once the last vehicle door or the rear hatch is closed.
Switch off: – Automatically after the preset delay period is over.
– Automatically if any door or the rear hatch is still open about 60 seconds
after activation.
– Turn the light switch to the  position.
– Switch on the ignition.


“Leaving home” Action
Switch on: – Unlock the vehicle when the light switch is not in the O position and the low-
light sensor registers darkness. Unlock the vehicle if the light switch is in the
AUTO position and the low-light sensor registers darkness.
Switch off: – Automatically after the preset delay period is over.
– Lock the vehicle.
– Turn the light switch to the / position.
– Switch on the ignition.

Background lighting in the outside mirrors
The background lighting in the outside mirrors lights up the area close to the doors while you are
getting into or out of the vehicle. It is switched on when the vehicle is unlocked, a vehicle door is
opened, or the “Coming home” or “Leaving home” feature is activated. If the vehicle is equipped with a
light sensor, the background lighting in the outside mirrors is only switched on in darkness.

The lights stay on for about 10 seconds (lighting delay period). The “Coming home” and
“Leaving home” functions can be enabled and disabled in the Infotainment System.
If the “Coming home” feature is switched on and the driver door is opened, no acoustic warning
will sound to alert that the light is still on.
Instrument panel lighting , headlight range adjustment

Fig. 85 Next to the steering wheel: Control for instrument cluster lighting.

Interior and reading lights
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Sun protection

x Lift out of mounting and move toward the doors ⇒ fig. 86 (1).
x Rotate the sun visor toward the door.
Vanity mirror and lighting
A vanity mirror is behind a cover in the sun visor. When the cover is slid open (2), the light comes on.
The light goes out when you shut the cover or if you flip the sun visor up again.
The vanity mirror light goes out after several minutes. This helps to prevent unnecessary drain on
the vehicle battery.
Rear side window sun shade

Fig. 88 Sun shade in the rear right window.

Windshield made of heat-insulating glass

Fig. 89 Heat-reflective windshield with communications window (blue shaded area).

Windshield wiper and washer

Lights
up
Possible cause Proper response
F Rain sensor malfunction.
Switch ignition off and on again. If the
indicator light comes on again and stays on,
contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility .
W Windshield and/or rear window wiper
malfunction.
Switch ignition off and on again. If the
indicator light comes on again and stays on,
contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Y Windshield and rear window washer fluid
level too low.
Refill windshield washer reservoir at the next
opportunity.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
.NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Windshield wiper lever

Fig. 90 Operating the front windshield wiper.

Fig. 91 Operating the rear wiper.

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