warning VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2013 2.G Owners Manual

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.

x Multi-Function Indictor (MFI) and menus for different settings.
x Service reminder display.
x Alternative speed display,Settings menu.
x Speed warning.
Compass

Fig. 13 Compass zones.

Driving checklists and warnings

d Make sure that the floor mat on the driver side is properly fastened and cannot interfere with the
pedals.
d Assume a proper seating position before the vehicle starts to move and keep this position while
driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same.
d Properly fasten your safety belt before driving the vehicle and wear your safety belt properly at all
times while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same.
d Only transport as many passengers as there are seats and safety belts available.
d Never drive if your driving ability has been impaired, for example by medication, alcohol or illegal
drugs.
d Never let passengers or phone calls distract you while driving and never take your attention off the
road while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment or accessories.
d Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
d Always obey traffic laws and speed limits.
d On long trips make frequent rest stops – at least once every 2 hours.
d Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds to the animals weight and size.
.WARNING
Always observe posted speed limits and use common sense. Your good judgment can mean
the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being seriously injured in a
crash or other kind of accident.
.Regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important both for operational and driving
safety and to help prolong your vehicle's service life. Always follow the scheduled maintenance inter-
vals in the ⇒ Booklet Warranty and Maintenance, especially for changing the brake fluid. Hard use,
frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very dusty areas, trailer towing, and other factors may make it
necessary to have the vehicle serviced more frequently. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more information.
Driving in other countries

Warning light

x Stop the opening process at the desired opening angle.
x Press the .button in the open rear hatch ⇒  for at least 3 seconds. This saves the opening
angle.
The warning flashers will blink and a chime will sound to confirm that the angle has been saved.
To completely open the rear hatch again you must first save a new opening angle.
x Unlock the rear hatch and open it to the saved position.
x Manually push open the rear hatch as far as it will go. This requires some strength.
x Press the .button in the open rear hatch for at least 3 seconds.
x The opening angle has been reset to the factory setting.
.WARNING
Improper or unsupervised closing of the rear hatch can cause severe injuries.
x Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially
with the rear hatch left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the rear hatch shut,
becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold
depending on the season. Temperatures can quickly levels that can cause unconsciousness
or death, particularly to small children.
.WARNING
A closed rear hatch cannot open completely and an open rear hatch cannot close
automatically if a luggage rack is installed on it or if it is covered by a heavy layer of snow. In
this case, you will have to hold the rear hatch or prop it up to keep it open.
.NOTICE
Before opening or closing the rear hatch, make sure there is enough room to do so, as for
example when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.
.NOTICE
x Remove any luggage or bicycle rack mounted on the rear hatch before opening the hatch.
.NOTICE
If the system is operated too often in succession, it will shut itself off to help prevent
overheating.
x The feature can be used again as soon as the system has cooled down. In the meantime,
the rear hatch can be opened or closed by hand, though this requires some strength.
x If the vehicle battery or the fuse is blown when the rear hatch is open, the rear hatch system
must be reset. To reset the rear hatch, it must be closed once.
Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing
the rear hatch.

Function Using the remote control vehicle key
Convenience
opening Press and hold the unlock button on the remote control vehicle key.
Convenience closing Press and hold the lock button on the remote control vehicle key.

From outside the vehicle (vehicles with Keyless Access), hold your finger on the lock sensor surface
on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows close.
Convenience closing closes the windows first and then the power sunroof.
The Infotainment System can be used to set various convenience opening options.
Setting convenience opening options in the Infotainment System
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CARInfotainment button.
x Tap the Settingsfunction key on the screen.
x Select Remote control keyfrom the list.
If the check box in a function key is checked =, the feature is switched on.

Function key: supplementary information
= Front windows: Convenience opening opens front windows. Tap the function key to deactivate the
feature.
= Rear windows: Convenience opening opens rear windows. Tap the function key to deactivate the
feature.

.WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
x When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children,
remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power
windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front
passenger door has not been opened.
x Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power
windows and keep them from being opened and closed.
.If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection will not
work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
right away.
.Convenience closing of the power windows from the outside requires removing the cover cap of
the lock cylinder on the driver door. The cover cap must be reinstalled after the vehicle is locked.

.WARNING
CAReless or unsupervised use of the sunroof can cause serious injuries.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
x Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
x Never leave children or persons requiring assistance unattended in the vehicle, especially
if they have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key
can lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and operate the sunroof.
x The sunroof can still be opened or closed for a short period after the ignition has been
switched off, as long as the driver or passenger door is not opened.
.WARNING
Closing the sunroof without pinch protection can cause severe injuries.
x Always be CAReful when closing the sunroof.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close the
sunroof.
x Pinch protection does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against
the roof frame, thereby causing injury.
.If the sunroof malfunctions or pinch protection does not operate properly. See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

.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.
Programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

Fig. 37 Roof keypad: Buttons for the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter.

Fig. 38 Infotainment System: HomeLink® Universal Transmitter menu.