VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2013 2.G Owners Manual

Bluetooth settings
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Function key: Effect
Show my number for outgoing calls40: Setting defining whether your own telephone number is
displayed to the person you are calling or is suppressed. This function is not supported by all cell
phone network operators.
Automatic redial40: A telephone number is automatically dialed up to five times when the line is
busy.
Automatic call acceptance : Automatic pickup of an incoming call after the third “ring”.
Caller ID : Anonymous display of the telephone number or the name on the Infotainment System
screen for outgoing and incoming calls.
Conference call/Hold call/Call waiting40: Enables “Hold”, “toggling” and conference functions. In
certain cell phone networks, this feature can cause the call to break up or result in functional
problems.

Starting and stopping the engine

.WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury when starting and running the vehicle's engine:
x Never start the engine or let it run in a confined or enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains CARbon monoxide, a poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. CARbon monoxide
can cause unconsciousness and death.
x Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. The vehicle could move
suddenly or some other unexpected event could occur resulting in property damage or
personal injury.
x Never use starting assist fluids. Starting fluids can explode and can cause a “run-away”
vehicle condition.
.WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter get very
hot. They can cause fires and serious personal injury.
x Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite
flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
x Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust manifold,
exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, or heat shields.
Warning and indicator lights
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Lights
up Possible cause Proper response
Engine cannot be started with starter
button (Keyless Access).
Start the engine with the remote control
vehicle key. Take the vehicle to an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility and have the
system checked.

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.
.WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
x Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, turn
on the emergency flashers, stop the engine, and use other warning devices to warn
approaching traffic.
.NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch

Fig. 241 In the ignition switch: Vehicle key positions.
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On Hybrid vehicles depending on the environmental conditions and the current operating state
of the vehicle, either the combustion engine will be started or pure electric departure will be
enabled. This leaves the combustion engine off for the time being. In both cases, the vehicle
REA DY indicator will be displayed in the instrument cluster ⇒ table .
To stop the engine, again turn the vehicle key to the left or right and release. vehicle key can
then be removed from ignition switch.
To switch off the engine, turn the vehicle key either clockwise or counterclockwise and release.
The vehicle key can be removed from the ignition switch when the transmission shift lever is in
the (P) position.
If you use the wrong key
If an unauthorized remote control vehicle key has been inserted into the ignition switch, it can be
removed as follows:
x The vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition unless both the key and the selector lever
have been moved to the correct position. Press the release button on the transmission selector lever,
move the selector lever to the Park (P) position and release the button. The vehicle key can now be
removed.
.WARNING
Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and
vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious personal
injury.
x Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the
vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of
year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
x Heat build-up 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. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and
death, particularly to small children.
x Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a
stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.
.Leaving the key in the ignition for a long time when the engine is not running will drain the
vehicle battery.
.Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position other than Park (P) when the
ignition is switched off can drain the vehicle battery.
. The vehicle key can be removed from the ignition switch only when the transmission is in Park
.(P). You may have to press the release button on the transmission selector lever to put the lever into
Park (P).

Starter button

Fig. 242 In the front center console: Starter button of the Keyless Access locking and starting system.
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.WARNING
Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. Children or unauthorized
persons may use it to lock the vehicle, start the engine, and operate vehicle systems such as
the power windows, leading to serious personal injury.
x Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the
vehicle. The doors can be locked using the remote control vehicle key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of
year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
x Heat build-up 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. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and
death, particularly to small children.
.In vehicles with a diesel engine and Keyless Access, the engine start may be delayed if the
engine has to be preheated.
.If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driver door is opened, a chime
sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving
and locking the vehicle from the outside.
Starting the engine
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.WARNING
“Starting fluids” can explode and can cause a “run-away” vehicle condition.
x Never use starting assist fluids.
.NOTICE
x You can damage the starter or the engine if you try to start the engine when the vehicle is
still moving, or if you try to restart the engine right after switching it off.
x Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration and heavy engine loads when the
engine is cold.
x Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. Unburned fuel can get into
the catalytic converter and damage it. The steering column may also be locked.
.Do not let your vehicle warm up while standing; instead, start driving right away after making
sure that you have good visibility through all windows. This will help the engine reach operating
temperature faster and keep down emissions.
.If the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, the engine cannot be started
with the starter button. In this case, remove the starter button from the ignition switch and insert the
remote control vehicle key into the ignition switch to start the vehicle.
.Major consumers of electricity are temporarily switched off when the engine is being started.
.After starting a cold engine, there may be increased operating noises for a few seconds. This is
normal and harmless.
Stopping the engine
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.WARNING
Never stop the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. You can lose control
of the vehicle, crash, and be seriously injured.
x The airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not work when the ignition is switched off.
x The brake booster does not work when the engine is not running. More brake pedal
pressure will be needed to stop the vehicle.
x The power steering system does not work when the engine is not running, and you will
need more force to steer the vehicle.
x When the key is removed from the ignition switch, the steering will lock and you will not
be able to steer the vehicle.
.NOTICE
If the vehicle has been driven hard for a long time, the engine could overheat when it is
stopped. To reduce the risk of engine damage, let the engine idle in Neutral for about 2
minutes before you switch off the ignition.
.If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driver door is opened, a chime
sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving
and locking the vehicle from the outside.
.The vehicle key can be removed only when the transmission is in Park (P).
.After the engine has been switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment may keep
running for several minutes, or may start running after the vehicle has been parked for a while, even if
the ignition is switched off and the vehicle key has been removed. The radiator fan shuts off
automatically when the engine has cooled down enough.
Electronic immobilizer
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