engine VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2013 2.G Owners Manual

Front view

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Sensor on mirror base for:
– Rain sensor
– Low-light sensor
– Dynamic high beam control
(2) Front windshield
(3) Windshield wipers
(4) Engine Hood
(5) Engine hood release
(6) Headlights
(7) Headlight washers
(8) Front license plate bracket
(9) Sensors for front Park Distance Control
(10) Front towing eye mount behind a cover
(11) Fog lights/static cornering lights

The red zone at the end of the scale indicates maximum permissible engine rpm (revolutions
per minute) for all gears after the break-in period. Before reaching this region, select the next
higher selector level position .(D), or ease your foot off the accelerator⇒ .
(3) Displays
(4) Speedometer
(5) Reset button for the trip odometer display (trip) and button to display the engine code.
– Push and hold the 0.0 .button about 1 second in order to reset to zero.
– Push the 0.0 .button again and hold it for about 3 seconds to display the previous value.
– Push and hold the 0.0 .button for more than 10 seconds to display the vehicle's engine
code. You must do this when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running.
(6) Fuel gauge
.NOTICE
x To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
x To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer needle should only enter the red zone
(warning zone) briefly.
.Up-shifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
Applicable only in Canada
Instrument overview

Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.

(5) Reset button for the trip odometer display (trip) and button to display the engine code.
– Push and hold the 0.0 .button about 1 second in order to reset to zero.
– Push the 0.0 .button again and hold it for about 3 seconds to display the previous value.
– Push and hold the 0.0 .button for more than 10 seconds to display the vehicle's engine
code. You must do this when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running.
(6) Fuel gauge
.NOTICE
x To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
x To help prevent engine damage, the tachometer needle should only enter the red zone
(warning zone) briefly.
.Up-shifting early into the next higher gear saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
Displays

Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open front driver side
door, D: Open rear passenger side door.

.Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information
will be displayed.
.The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or the
OK button on the multi-function steering wheel has been pushed.

Menu Function
Tire pressure Display of current tire pressures in vehicles with direct Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System.
Display since
start
Display and storage of the driving and fuel consumption data compiled from
the time the ignition is switched on to the time it is switched off.
If the journey is continued within two hours after the ignition is switched off,
the information from the new leg of the journey is counted as well. The
memory is automatically cleared if the vehicle is not driven for more than
two hours.
Display since
refuel
Display and storage of driving and fuel consumption data. The memory is
automatically cleared when the vehicle is fueled again.
Display long-
term
Display and storage of the accumulated driving and fuel consumption data
of any number of single trips up to a total driving time of either 19 hours and
59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes, and up to a total distance of either
1,999.9 miles (1,999.9 km) or 9,999 miles (9,999 km), depending on the
instrument cluster version. If one of the stored values is exceeded, then the
memory is automatically cleared and starts again from 0.
Digital speed Switch the digital speed on or off.
Shows the current vehicle speed in digital form.
Alt. speed
display
Switch the second speed on or off.
Shows the current vehicle speed in digital form.
Back The display switches back to the main menu.

Possible displays

Submenu Function
Travel time Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) corresponding to trip
memories 1 and 2 (toggle).
Current consumption Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) while
driving. When units are set to miles, dashes appear instead of a
number when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing
still. When units are set to kilometers, the display shows liters
consumed per hour when the engine is running and the vehicle is
standing still.
Average consumption Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) on trips
per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle) is displayed once the vehicle
has been driven about 330 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes appear
instead of a number. The value displayed is updated every 5
seconds.
Range Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can go with the
fuel left in the tank the way you are currently driving. Takes ac-
count of the current fuel consumption, among other things.
Distance Distance driven in miles (km) from the time the ignition was
switched on.
Average speed The average speed is displayed after the ignition is switched on
and the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). Up to this
point, dashes appear instead of a number. The value displayed is
updated every 5 seconds.

d Are engine oil and other operating fluids that meet Volkswagen quality and performance require-
ments available where you will be driving? For more information, please see ⇒ Booklet Warranty
and Maintenance.
d Does the factory installed navigation system work in the countries where you will be driving, and is
navigation data available?
d Are special or heavy-duty tires necessary for the kind of driving expected?
.NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel
or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.
Driving through water on roads

Engine data

Track 1, rear 65.7 inches (1670 mm)
Ground clearance 7.9 inches (200 mm 2)

Hybrid drive vehicle

Length 188.8 inches (4795 mm)
Width 76.4 inches (1940 mm)
Height (unloaded) 68.4 inches (1737 mm)
Wheelbase 113.9 inches (2893 mm)
Minimum turning circle diameter (wall to wall) 1 39 feet (11.9 m)
Track 1, front 64.5 inches (1638 mm)
Track 1, rear 65.3 inches (1658 mm)
Ground clearance 7.9 inches (200 mm) 2

.NOTICE
x Please be CAReful when parking your vehicle in areas with parking barriers or curbs. These
vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits
a barrier or curb that is too high while your are getting into or out of a parking spot.
x Always be CAReful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over
curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as
bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).

2 Approx. figure for fully loaded standard vehicle; varies depending on your vehicle's equipment (engine,
tires, wheels, tire inflation pressure, driving situation and other factors).

Function Using the buttons on the remote
control vehicle key ⇒ fig. 23
Using the emergency key
Unlock the vehicle. Press the 0 button twice to open all
doors and the rear hatch.
Insert the emergency key into the
driver door lock and turn counter-
clockwise. Keep turned for
convenience opening.
Lock the vehicle. Press the 1 button and keep it
pressed for convenience closing.
Insert the emergency key into the
driver door lock and turn clockwise.
Keep turned for convenience
closing.
Unlock the rear hatch. Press the & button. Insert the emergency key into the
driver door lock and turn counter-
clockwise.

Note: Depending on the settings for the power locking system in the .Comfort sub-menu, it may be
necessary to press the 0 button twice to unlock all doors and the rear hatch.
The remote control vehicle key unlocks and locks the vehicle only when the battery in the remove
control vehicle key have enough power, and the remote control vehicle key is within a few
yards/meters of the vehicle. All turn signals flash to confirm that the vehicle is locked.
x All turn signals flash once and the horn beeps once to confirm that the vehicle has been locked.
The horn beep can be disabled by deactivating the “ATA confirmation” feature in the Convenience
submenu.
x All turn signals flash twice to confirm that the vehicle has been unlocked.
If the turn signals do not flash to confirm locking, one or more doors, the rear hatch or the engine hood
is not locked.
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the remote control vehicle key.
If the vehicle was unlocked with the remote control vehicle key and the door or the rear hatch has not
been opened in about 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This feature helps pre-
vent the vehicle from staying unlocked unintentionally.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the inside

Fig. 24 On all 4 doors: Power locking switch.

Unlocking and locking the rear hatch (Keyless Entry for the rear hatch)
If the vehicle is locked and a valid vehicle key is within range A of the rear hatch, it unlocks automati-
cally when opened.
x Open and close the rear hatch as you would a standard rear hatch.
The rear hatch locks automatically when it is closed except in the following situations:
x The vehicle is completely unlocked.
x When an authorized vehicle key is inside the vehicle.
Sensor-controlled rear hatch opener (Easy Open)
When a valid vehicle key is within range A of the rear hatch, the rear hatch can be unlocked and
opened by moving your foot within the sensor’s range ⇒ fig. 26 below the rear bumper.
x Switch off the ignition and remove any vehicle key in the ignition.
x Stand in front of the middle of the rear bumper.
x Quickly move the side of your body, your foot and shin as close to the bumper as possible. Your
shin must be in the upper part of the sensor’s range and your foot in the lower part (1).
x Quickly move your shin out of range (2). The rear hatch opens automatically.
The high-mounted brake light and the turn signals flash once to show that the Easy Open feature is
opening the rear hatch.
The rear hatch locks automatically after closing if the vehicle was locked before and a valid vehicle key
is not inside the vehicle. If the vehicle key used to open the vehicle is inside the vehicle, the rear hatch
opens again.
Easy Open may not work properly or at all in the following situations (examples):
x If the rear bumper is very dirty.
x If the rear bumper has salty water on it after driving on salted roads.
x If a trailer hitch has been retrofit on the vehicle.
Easy Open may be automatically deactivated in heavy rain to help prevent unintentional deployment
caused by water running down the vehicle, for example.
Locking with a second vehicle key
If a remote control vehicle key is inside the passenger compartment, the vehicle can be locked from
the outside only if a second valid key is within range.
A key that was inside the vehicle when it was locked from the outside is reactivated:
x By pressing a button on the deactivated key.
x By pressing a door handle sensor when the deactivated key is outside of the vehicle, but within
range.
x By starting the engine with the starter button on the front center console.
Automatic deactivation of sensors
If the vehicle has not been unlocked or locked for a longer period of time, the proximity sensors in the
passenger door are automatically deactivated.
If a sensor on the door handle of a locked vehicle is activated too often, for instance by a bush or
hedge that rubs against the vehicle, the sensors in the door handle on that side of the vehicle are
switched off for 30 minutes.
The sensors become active again when the vehicle is locked with the vehicle key and the ignition is
switched on one time.
The sensors become active again if one of the following events occurs:
x 30 minutes have passed.
x OR: The vehicle is unlocked using the V button in the remote control vehicle key.