cruise control VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2015 2.G Owners Manual
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Front view
Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Power sunroof
(2) Windshield area with:
– Rain sensor on mirror base
– Low-light sensor on mirror base
– Dynamic high beam control on mirror base
– Windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood release
(4) Headlights (on both left and right) ,
(5) Headlight washers (on left and right)
(6) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (on both left and right) behind covers
(7) Sensors for front Park Distance Control (on both left and right)
(8) Fog lights/static cornering lights (on both left and right)
(9) Radar sensors for the adaptive cruise control (ACC) (on both left and right)
(10) Camera for Area View
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Defensive driving and “flowing” with traffic
Frequent braking and acceleration increases fuel consumption significantly. Just by driving defensively and keeping a sufficiently large distance away from the vehicle in front of you can make up for the speed fluctuations caused by taking your foot off the accelerator. Active braking and accelerating is then not necessarily required.
Calm and smooth driving
Consistency is more important than speed. The more smoothly you drive, the less fuel the vehicle consumes.
When driving on the highway or freeway, a constant, moderate speed is more efficient and economical than constantly accelerating and braking. Usually you can reach your destination just as quickly by driving at a moderate, but steady speed.
The cruise control system can assist in maintaining a uniform driving style.
Moderate use of extra electrical loads
Comfort inside the vehicle is nice and important, but it is important to use them in an environmentally conscious manner.
Some devices can increase fuel consumption when activated (examples):
x Climate control system (air conditioner): If the climate control system has to produce starkly con-trasting temperatures, it requires a large amount of energy, which is generated by the engine. The temperature in the vehicle should therefore not be extremely different from that of the outside tempera-ture. It may be helpful to ventilate the vehicle before driving and then to drive a short distance with the windows open. After that, switch on the air conditioner with the windows closed. Keep the windows closed when driving at high speeds. Open windows increase fuel consumption.
x Switch off seat heating once it has served its purpose.
x Switch off the windshield and rear window defroster as soon as the windows are free of fog and ice.
Additional factors that increase fuel consumption (examples):
x Malfunctioning engine control.
x Driving in the mountains.
x Towing a trailer.
NOTICE
Never let the vehicle coast or roll down a hill in Neutral (N), especially when the engine is not running. The transmission will not be lubricated and will be damaged.
See additional tips on using your hybrid drive to help reduce fuel consumption.