dead battery VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2013 2.G Owners Manual

Replacing the cover
x Insert the thin left side of the cover ⇒ fig. 21 (2) in the remote control vehicle key and press the
thick right side down until the cover locks into place.
x Reinsert the emergency key into the remote control vehicle key.
.NOTICE
x Changing the battery improperly can damage the remote control vehicle key.
x Using the wrong battery can damage the remote control vehicle key. Replace a dead battery
with a new one that has the same voltage, size, and specifications.
x Make sure the plus and minus poles of the battery are correctly positioned.
.Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally responsible manner and keep them out of the
reach of children.
.Batteries of the type used in your remote control vehicle key may contain Perchlorate Material.
Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal
requirements regarding handling and disposal of these batteries. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and
authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that
you have them perform this service for you.
Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key

x OR: The rear hatch is opened.
x OR: The vehicle is mechanically unlocked using the emergency vehicle key.
Convenience features
To use the convenience closing feature to close all power windows, hold your finger on the lock sensor
surface ⇒ fig. 25 (2) on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows close.
Remove your finger from the lock sensor surface (2) to stop the function. If you touch the unlock
sensor surface 1 on the inside of the door handle immediately after releasing the lock sensor surface 1
(arrow), all of the windows will open (safety function). Pinch protection is active during convenience
closing of the windows.
The settings in the Settings – Convenience menu determine which doors open when the door
handle sensor surface is touched.
.CAUTION
If a valid vehicle key is within range of the rear hatch, the Easy Open feature can deploy unin-
tentionally in some cases and open the rear hatch: for example, when sweeping the ground
or floor below the rear bumper, if there is a strong stream of water or steam or when CARry-
ing out maintenance or repairs around the rear bumper. If the rear hatch opens unintentional-
ly, it can injure anyone or damage anything in its way.
x Never leave a valid vehicle key within range of the rear hatch unattended.
.NOTICE
The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a
valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle. All windows may open if you turn the spray of
water or steam away from and then back onto the door handle sensor surface in quick succes-
sion.
.The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.
.If the automatic transmission is not in Park (P) position, the electronic steering column lock will
not lock and the vehicle will not lock via sensors in the front door handles or the remote control vehicle
key.
.If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not
be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access The vehicle can still be manually
locked or unlocked with the emergency key.
.The driver message Key not in range appears in the instrument cluster display if there is
no remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the remote control
vehicle key. The key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes
with the signal (such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic
devices such as cell phones can also interfere with the signal.
.Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the
door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem.

.WARNING
Improper use of the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter can cause serious or even fatal
personal injury.
x Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.
x When programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter, you may be operating a garage
door or estate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help
prevent serious personal injury or property damage.
x When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will
need to stand on a ladder or step-stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and
serious injury.
x Never use the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does
not have the safety stop-and-reverse feature, as required by federal safety standards. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
x A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse,
does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious injury or death.
x Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer
when using the remote-controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.
.NOTICE
The wrong batteries can damage the hand-held remote control. Replace a dead battery with
one that has the same voltage, size, and specifications.
.Please dispose of old batteries properly and in an environmentally responsible manner. Always
keep them out of the reach of children.
.Certain batteries used in hand-held remote controls are classified as Perchlorate Material.
Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal
requirements regarding proper disposal. Obey all legal requirements regarding proper disposal.
Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the
requirements, and we recommend that you have them perform this service for you.

.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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.NOTICE
Even though the transmission is in Park (P), the vehicle may move a couple of inches (a few
centimeters) forwards or backwards if you take your foot off the brake pedal after stopping the
vehicle without first firmly setting the parking brake.
.If the vehicle battery is dead, the electronic parking brake cannot be released. Use a jump-start
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.You may hear noises when setting or releasing the electronic parking brake.
.If the electronic parking brake is not used for a while, an automatic system check will
occasionally run when the vehicle is parked. This system check makes audible noises.
Parking
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The high-voltage battery is under the luggage compartment floor ⇒ fig. 255.
Cooling the high-voltage battery
There are ventilation slots under the rear seat bench that provide the high-voltage battery with cool
air. The ventilation area under the rear seat bench ⇒ fig. 256 must not be blocked or covered ⇒ .
Maintenance of the high-voltage battery
Other than taking the vehicle in for scheduled maintenance to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility that is qualified to do work on hybrid vehicles, there is nothing
that the vehicle driver has to do to maintain the high-voltage battery.
The maintenance connection for the high-voltage battery is under the luggage compartment floor
under an orange cover. This connection is only for scheduled maintenance, which must be performed
only by specially trained service technicians. There is no need to remove the connector at any time
when the vehicle is being used ⇒  .
.WARNING
The high-voltage hybrid electrical system is dangerous and can cause burns, other serious
personal injuries, electrocution and death.
x Never open, service, repair, or disconnect the high-voltage hybrid battery.
x Never touch or let jewelry or other metal objects contact high-voltage cables or the high-
voltage battery and battery poles, especially if the cables, battery, or battery poles have been
damaged in a crash or in some other way.
x Always have work on the hybrid electrical system and on systems that could be indirectly
affected by it done by qualified, trained technicians, who have the know-how, experience,
documentation, and tools to do the work safely.
.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.
.NOTICE
x Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
x If the 12 Volt battery is disconnected or dead or has been replaced, there is a possibility
that the combustion engine will not automatically switch off when the vehicle is powered by
the electric motor. If this situation persists for several days, take the vehicle to an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility that is qualified to do work on
hybrid vehicles.
x Never transport water or other liquids or fluids in open containers, such as an aquarium. If
liquid is spilled in the luggage compartment, this can cause short circuits or damage the high-
voltage battery.
.NOTICE
Never block or cover the cooling air vents for the high-voltage hybrid battery under the rear
seat. Blocking or covering these vents can damage the high-voltage battery.

.NOTICE
If the vehicle is not used for a longer period, the high-voltage battery will run down. To keep
the high-voltage battery in good condition, the vehicle needs to be driven at least every 2
months for at least 30 minutes or 15 miles (20 km).
x If the high-voltage battery is dead, the gasoline engine will not start. Contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop
for assistance.
Special considerations for hybrid vehicles

Fig. 257 Warning label on high-voltage hybrid components (A). Warning label on covers which are over high-
voltage hybrid components (B).

Fig. 258 In the engine compartment: Coolant expansion tank, low temperature cooling circuit.
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Removing the engine compartment cover requires a certain degree of skill. If you have any doubts at
all, Volkswagen recommends having the cover removed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Jump-starting
If the 12 Volt electrical system is not working because the 12 Volt vehicle battery is dead, the hybrid
vehicle can be started with the high-voltage hybrid battery if its charge is adequate. For this purpose,
the vehicle has jump start terminals in the engine compartment. You must open the opening for jump
starting. ⇒ fig. 259 (5) in the cover ⇒ fig. 259 (3) to get to the jump-start terminals in the engine
compartment .
Hybrid warning labels
There are additional warning labels that warns against touching hybrid system components. The
warning labels are placed:
x on each high-voltage component for example in the engine compartment or underneath the
luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 257 A.
x in the engine compartment on the hood latch CARrier B.
For procedures regarding stickers and labels .
.NOTICE
When refilling operating fluids, make sure not to confuse them. Otherwise serious
malfunctions and engine damage can occur!
Removing and installing engine compartment cover

Fig. 259 Engine hood open: Engine compartment cover.
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