coolant level VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Instrument explanations to fig. 11:
(1) Speedometer
(2) Tachometer (shows engine revolutions per minute in thousands, when the engine is running).
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) 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.
(5) Fuel gauge
(6) Engine coolant temperature display.
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. 12 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.

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) 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.
(5) Fuel gauge
(6) Engine coolant temperature display.
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. 13 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.

(5) Opening for jump starting.
(6) Warning label for high-voltage hybrid components.
(7) Engine compartment seal.
Engine compartment covers (1) and (3) must be removed in the following situations:
x Replacing light bulbs in the left headlight assembly.
Engine compartment covers (1) and (2) must be removed in the following situations:
x Replacing light bulbs in the right headlight assembly.
x Adding engine coolant to the low temperature coolant circuit ⇒ Checking coolant level and refilling coolant.
Removing engine compartment cover
When removing any part of the engine compartment cover, always pull carefully on the relevant
attachment points ⇒ .
x Open the engine hood

Flashes
Temperature gauge needle
⇒ fig. 300
Possible cause Proper response
(B) Normal range Engine coolant level too low.
Check the engine coolant level after the engine has cooled down and add engine coolant if low. If the engine coolant level is correct or the problem continues after adding coolant, do not drive any farther. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. These instructions apply only when the coolant temperature stays in the normal range. Stop immediately if the needle goes into the red warning zone (C).
– Engine coolant system malfunction.

Checking engine coolant level and topping off

Fig. 301 Coolant expansion tank in the engine compartment.

Fig. 302 Coolant expansion tank cap in the engine compartment.

x Carefully unscrew the cap ⇒ .
x Add only new engine coolant according to Volkswagen specifications (⇒ Engine coolant
specifications) ⇒ .
x The engine coolant level must be inside the marks on the side of the reservoir . Do not fill above
the top edge of the filling range! ⇒ .
x Screw the lid tightly.
x Even in an emergency, do not use any other kind of coolant additive if engine coolant meeting
Volkswagen specifications (⇒ Engine coolant specifications) is unavailable! Instead, add distilled
water only ⇒ . As soon as possible, have the correct coolant ratio restored using engine coolant
that meets Volkswagen specifications ⇒ Engine coolant specifications.
WARNING
Hot steam and hot engine coolant can cause serious burns.
x Never open the hood if you see steam or coolant escaping from the engine compartment. Always wait until you no longer see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine.
x Always let the engine cool down completely before carefully opening the hood. Hot components will burn skin on contact.
x When the engine has cooled down and you are ready to open the hood:
– Apply the electronic parking brake and shift the transmission into Park (P).
– Take the vehicle key out of the ignition.
– On vehicles with Keyless Access , make sure that the remote control vehicle key is out of range of the vehicle and that the vehicle cannot be started by depressing the starter
button ⇒ Starter button.
– Always keep children and others away from the engine compartment and never leave them unsupervised.
x The engine coolant system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Never unscrew the coolant expansion tank cap when the engine is hot. Hot coolant can spray out and cause severe burns and other serious injuries.
– Turn the cap slowly and very carefully in a counterclockwise direction while applying light downward pressure on the top of the cap.
– Always protect your face, hands, and arms from hot escaping coolant or steam by covering the cap with a large, thick rag.
x Never spill fluids on the engine or exhaust system when refilling. Spilling fluids onto hot parts of the engine or exhaust system can cause a fire. Under some conditions, the ethylene glycol in engine coolant can catch fire.
NOTICE
x Use distilled water only when adding coolant! All other types of water contain chemical compounds that can cause extensive corrosion damage to the engine. This can even lead to engine failure. If you have added non-distilled water, take the vehicle immediately to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the coolant system drained, flushed, and refilled completely with the proper coolant.
x Refill engine coolant only up to the top edge of the marked fill range . Excess engine coolant may be forced out of the engine cooling system when it gets hot and cause damage.
x In the case of significant engine coolant loss, refill engine coolant only when the engine is completely cooled down. Significant engine coolant loss is a sign of leaks in the cooling