ignition VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2012 Owner's Manual

(2) Left turn signal.
(3) Switching high beams on ⇒ . The indicator light  comes on in the instrument cluster when the high beams are switched on.
(4) Switching the high beams off and operating the headlight flasher. The headlight flasher turns on the high beams as long as the lever is pulled and manually held in the pulled position. The indi-cator light  lights up. When released, the lever moves back to the home position and turns off the high beams. The indicator light  goes out.
Move the lever back to the home position to turn the feature off.
Convenience turn signal (lane change feature)
To use the convenience turn signal feature, move the lever up or down slightly, just to the point of resistance and then release it. If you have the convenience turn signal (Conv. turn sig.) switched on, the turn signals and the turn signal indicator flash 3 times. If it is switched off, they flash as long as you hold the lever up or down, and go out when you release the lever.
The convenience turn signal is switched on and off in the Lights & Vision menu in the instrument
cluster display ⇒  Volkswagen Information System. If your vehicle is not equipped with the Lights & Vision menu, the convenience turn signal feature can be deactivated by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Improper use of high beams can distract and blind others, causing accidents and serious injuries.
The turn signal light works only when the ignition is switched on. The emergency flasher works
even when the ignition is switched off ⇒  In an emergency.
The indicator light flashes twice as fast if a turn signal bulb is burned out.
High beams can only be switched on when low beams are on.
Switching lights on and off

Fig. 85 Next to the steering wheel: Headlight switch.

Turn the light switch to the desired position ⇒ fig. 85:
When the ignition is
switched off
When the ignition is switched
on
/ Fog lights, low beams and
parking lights switched off.
Headlights off, daytime running
lights (DRL) on.
!54/ Orientation lighting may be
switched on.
Automatic headlight control ac-
tive; DRL.
\b Parking lights switched on.
Low beams off. Parking lights
and DRL stay on.
Parking lights switched on.
 Low beams switched off –
parking lights switched on.
Low beams switched on.

Fog lights switched off. The
DRL may stay on for some
time.
Headlights and fog lights switched
on.

Fog lights:
The indicator light in the headlight switch or the instrument cluster shows that the fog lights are switched on.
x To switch on the fog lights : first turn the light switch to position , then pull the light switch out to the first detent.
x To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first detent. To then turn off the head-lights, turn the switch to position /.
Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off
In the following situations, a warning chime will sound if you take the key out of the ignition and open the driver door. This is to remind you that lights are still on.
x If the parking lights are switched on ⇒  Switching lights on and off.
x Light switch in position \b.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front Lighting System works only with the low beams switched on and only at speeds 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 CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Settings function key on the screen.
x Select the menu item Lights and vision from the list.
x Tap Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) to enable or disable this feature.
The feature is enabled when the check box in the Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) function key is checked =.
Lights with LED-technology
You cannot replace the LEDs. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
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 (!54/) 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 tempo-rarily 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)

“Coming home” Action
Switch on: – Switch off the ignition.
– Operate the headlight flasher for about 1 second
⇒ page 117.
Opening the driver door switches on the “Com-
ing home” feature. The delay period starts when the
last vehicle door or the rear hatch is closed. The “Com-
ing 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 /
position and the low-light sensor registers darkness. Un-
lock 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.

“Leaving
home” Action
– 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 “Leav-ing home” features 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 and headlight range adjustment

Fig. 86 Next to the steering wheel: Control for instrument cluster lighting.

The brightness can be adjusted in the Infotainment System.
x Press the CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Settings function key on the screen.
x Select the menu item Lights and vision in the list.
x Select the menu item Footwell light or Ambient lighting from the sub-menu.
x Place your finger on the touchscreen slider ? and, keeping your finger on the screen, move your finger to drag the slider to the desired brightness.
x OR: Tap the - or + function key on the screen to move the slider in steps.
Background lighting
When the ignition and headlights are switched on, the roof console control buttons light up.
There may also be footwell lighting.
The brightness is set using the instrument lighting control
The interior and reading lights go out when you lock the vehicle or a few minutes after you re-move the vehicle key from the ignition. This helps to prevent unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery.
You have to push the  button twice to switch on a reading light that has been automatically switched off.

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 Ser-
vice Facility
U Windshield and/or rear win-
dow 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 Ser-
vice 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. 91 Operating the front windshield wiper.

x If the ignition is switched off while the wipers are running, the wipers will continue at the same wiping speed when the ignition is switched on again. Frost, ice, snow, leaves, and other objects on the windshield can damage the wipers and the wiper motor.
x Remove snow and ice from the wipers before you begin driving.
x If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recom-mends using a deicing spray.
NOTICE
Never switch on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry because the windshield can be scratched.
The windshield wipers work only if the ignition is switched on and the engine hood is closed. The windshield wipers turn off automatically when the engine hood is opened. The rear windshield wipers turn off automatically when the rear hatch is opened.
If the front wipers are on, the rear wiper is switched on automatically whenever the car is put into reverse.
If the windshield wiper lever is in the rear window intermittent wiping position ⇒ fig. 92 (6) when the ignition is switched off and back on or the engine is started, rear window wiper action does not resume until the windshield wipers are activated. This is to keep the wiper from working when the window is dry. By switching rear window intermittent wiping off and then back on, you can override this feature and activate the rear window wiper immediately.
The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers move.
If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray.
If the front wipers are on, the rear wiper is switched on automatically when backing up.
Windshield wiper functions

Wiper performance in different situations:
During automatic
wipe/wash:
While the washer system is working, the
climate control system switches to recircula-
tion for about 30 seconds to help prevent the
washer fluid odor from entering the vehicle
interior.
During intermittent wiping: Speed-dependent interval control: The high-
er the vehicle speed, the faster the wipers
move.

Heated washer nozzles
The heating thaws frozen washer nozzles, but not the fluid supply hoses. When the ignition is switched on, the heat applied to the washer nozzles is automatically regulated depending on the outside air temperature.
Headlight washer system
The headlight washer system cleans the headlight lens.
If the ignition and the headlights (high or low beams) are switched on, the headlights are cleaned the first time and every fifth time the front windshield washers are activated. This happens only when the low or high beams are on when the windshield wiper lever is pulled towards the steering wheel. How-ever, the headlights must still be washed by hand periodically (for instance, during fueling) in order to get rid of hard-to-remove dirt (like insect splatter).
To help make sure that the headlight washer system works during winter weather, always keep the headlight washer nozzles free of snow and remove any ice with a deicer spray before driving. Use a deicer spray to remove any ice.
If there is something on the windshield, the wiper will try to wipe it away. If it continues to block the wiper, the wiper will stop moving. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper on again.

x Press the CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Settings function key on the screen.
x Select Seat settings from the list.
x Check the check box in the Driver seat remote control key = function key.
x Shift the transmission into reverse.
x Adjust the passenger outside mirror for a clear view of the curb, for example.
x The adjusted mirror position is automatically stored and assigned to the vehicle key that used to unlock the vehicle. The preselected position will be recalled when the key assigned to that mirror adjustment position is used again. For vehicles with memory seat
Recalling passenger side mirror settings
x Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.
x Shift the transmission into reverse gear with the ignition switched on.
x The mirror moves back to the regular position when the vehicle moves forwards faster than about 10 mph (15 km/h) or the adjusting knob is turned to the O or L position.
WARNING
Improper use of the folding outside mirrors can cause personal injury.
x Always make sure that nobody is in the way when folding the mirrors in or out.
x Make sure that you do not get your finger caught between the mirror and the mirror base when moving the mirrors.
WARNING
Incorrectly estimating distances with the right outside mirror can cause collisions and seri-ous injury.
x The right outside mirror has a convex (curved) surface. This widens your field of vision. But vehicles or other objects seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
x If you use the right outside mirror to judge distances from vehicles behind you when changing lanes, you could estimate incorrectly and cause a crash and serious injuries.
x Whenever possible, use the inside mirror to more accurately judge distance and size of vehicles or other objects seen in the convex mirror.
x Always make sure you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
NOTICE
x Always fold in the outside mirrors when taking the vehicle through an automatic car wash.
x Never fold power mirrors in manually because doing so could damage the electrical drive.
To reduce fuel consumption, use outside mirror heating only when needed.
When first switched on, outside mirror heating works with maximum heat for about 2 minutes.
If power mirror adjustment does not work, the outside mirrors can be adjusted by hand by press-ing on the edges of the mirror surface.