Volkswagen Touareg 2013 Owner's manual

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Side view
Fig. 1 Vehicle side overview.
Key to fig. 1:
(1) Fuel filler flap
(2) Side window with window diversity antenna for:
Radio
Central locking
(3) Roof antenna for:
Cell phone
Navigation
(4) Roof rack
(5) Outside door handle
(6) Outside mirror
Additional turn signal light
(7) Lift points for the jack
(8) Receiver for the trailer hitch
Front view
Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Sensor on mirror base for:
Rain sensor
Low-light sensor
Dynamic high beam control
(2) Front windshield
(3) Windshield wipers
(4) Engine Hood
(5) Engine hood release
(6) Headlights
(7) Headlight washers
(8) Front license plate bracket
(9) Sensors for front Park Distance Control
(10) Front towing eye mount behind a cover
(11) Fog lights/static cornering lights
Rear view
Fig. 3 Vehicle rear overview.
Key to fig. 3:
(1) Roof antenna for:
Cell phone
Navigation
(2) High-mounted brake light
(3) Rear window
Rear window defroster
(4) Rear window wiper
(5) Taillights
(6) Area of:
Button to open the rear hatch
Camera of the Rear Assist
License plate lighting
(7) Rear license plate bracket
(8) Sensors for rear Park Distance Control
(9) Rear towing eye mount behind a cover
(10) Receiver for the trailer hitch
Driver door overview
Fig. 4 Overview of controls in the driver door.
Key to fig. 4:
(1) Indicator for power locking system
(2) Memory buttons for storing the driver seat and outside mirror settings 
(3) Door handle
(4) Power locking switch for locking and unlocking the vehicle
(5) Switch for adjusting the outside mirror:
Adjusting outside mirrors
Outside mirror heating
(6) Buttons for operating the power window:
Power windows
Safety switch for rear power windows and electric child safety lock
(7) Door light
(8) Storage compartment
(9) Bottle holder
(10) Power button to unlock the rear hatch
&
(11) Lever for releasing the engine hood
Driver side overview
Fig. 5 Driver side overview.
Key to fig. 5:
(1) Air vents
(2) Lever for:
High beams
Headlight flasher
Turn signal lights
(3) Multi-function steering wheel controls :
Volume setting for radio, navigation system notifications, or telephone calls (if applicable)
.
Mute switching for radio or activation of voice control (if applicable)
Display Phone main menu or accept telephone calls
Audio, Navigation .Ì
Control switches for the Volkswagen Information System (Premium version), # , , ,
OK ,
(4) Instrument cluster:
Instruments
Display
Warning and indicator lights
(5) Lever for windshield wiper and washer:
Windshield wiper  
Intermittent operation for windshield wipers
“One-tap wiping” x
Windshield wiper
Automatic wipe/wash for windshield
Rear window wiper
Automatic wipe/wash for rear window
Lever with buttons for the Volkswagen Information System (Basic version) - , /
(6) Fog light button
(7) Headlight switch :
Off position --
Automatic headlight activation–--
Parking lights and low beams
(8) Instrument cluster and dimmer switch
(9) Cruise Control System (CCS) lever      
(10) Switch for adjusting the electric steering column
(11) Pedals
(12) Driver front airbag
(13) Ignition switch
(14) Horn (only works when the ignition is switched on)
Upper front center console
Fig. 6 Overview of upper front center console.
Key to fig. 6:
(1) Air vent for indirect ventilation
(2) Storage compartment
(3) Air vents
(4) Radio or Radio & Navigation system (factory installed)
(5) Controls for:
Climatronic
Seat heating switch button
(6) Located here:
Switch for emergency flashers
PASSENGER AIR BAG  light (front airbag for front seat passenger)
Park Distance Control system button or
Lower front center console
Fig. 7 Overview of lower front center console (4MOTION).
Key to fig. 7:
(1) Automatic transmission selector lever
(2) Storage compartment
with 12 Volt socket
(3) Starter button for Keyless Access locking and starting system
 
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(4) Button for:
Electronic parking brake
(5) Button for:
Driving with electric motor -
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
(6) Rotary knob for setting drive mode (On-road / Off-road)
(7) Cup holders
(8) Storage compartment in the center armrest
Rear center console
Fig. 8 Overview of rear center console.
Key to fig. 8:
(1) Cover for:
12 Volt socket
115 Volt socket
(2) Air vents
(3) Controls for:
Climatronic
Seat heating button
(4) Storage compartment in the rear center console
Front passenger side overview
Fig. 9 Overview of the passenger side.
Key to fig. 9:
(1) Air vents
(2) Passenger front airbag location in the instrument panel (approximate)
(3) Opening handle for the lockable glove compartment
Symbols on the roof console
Symbol Meaning
Interior and reading lights
> ? Power sunroof
3 button module
1 2 3 HomeLink®Universal Transmitter
Instrument Cluster
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Instrument overview
Instrument overview
Displays
Compass
Service reminder display
More information:
Warning and indicator lights
Infotainment System
Display of the selected gears (automatic transmission)
Service reminder information ⇒ Booklet
Warranty and Maintenance
.
.WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distrac-
tion causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
Never use the buttons in the instrument cluster while driving.
Applicable only in the United States
Instrument overview
Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the instrument panel.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Instrument explanations ⇒ fig. 10:
(1) Engine coolant temperature display
(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) 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
To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
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.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Instrument explanations ⇒ fig. 11:
(1) Engine coolant temperature display
(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) 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
To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
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.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Depending on the vehicle model, different information may be shown in the instrument cluster display
⇒ fig. 10 (4) ⇒ fig. 11 (4).
Warning and information texts.
Odometer displays.
Time.
Navigation information.
Outside temperature.
Compass display.
Open door, engine hood, or rear hatch ⇒ fig. 12.
Hybrid drive information.
AdBlue information.
Selector lever position.
Multi-Function Indictor (MFI) and menus for different settings.
Service reminder display.
Alternative speed display,Settings menu.
Speed warning.
Compass
Fig. 13 Compass zones.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The compass does not need to be calibrated in vehicles with a factory-installed navigation system.
There is no Compass menu item in this case.
On vehicles without a factory-installed navigation system that have the Premium instrument cluster,
the compass is calibrated automatically. If electrical or metallic accessories are added to the vehicle,
the compass must be recalibrated.
Adjusting the compass zone
Switch on the ignition.
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Zone menu items.
Select the compass zone according to the current location ⇒ fig. 13.
Adjust and confirm compass zone (1-15).
Calibrating the compass
In order to calibrate the compass, you need a valid compass zone for the location and enough room to
drive in a circle.
Switch on the ignition.
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Calibration menu items.
Confirm the A complete circle must be driven for calibration message with OK and
then drive in a complete circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h).
During calibration, CAL is shown in the instrument cluster display. The calibration is complete when
the compass direction is displayed.
Service reminder display
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The service appointment reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display ⇒ fig. 10 (4) ⇒ fig. 11 (4).
For more information, please see the ⇒ Booklet
Warranty and Maintenance
.
Information on maintenance intervals ⇒ Booklet
Warranty and Maintenance
For vehicles with time- or distance- driven dependent service, fixed service intervals are displayed.
Service reminder
If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on.
For vehicles without text messages, a wrench symbol and a miles (kilometers) indicator are
displayed in the instrument cluster display. The mileage shown is the maximum distance that can be
driven until the required service must be performed. The display changes after a few seconds. A clock
symbol is displayed and the number of days until the required service is shown.
For vehicles with text messages, Service in --- mi or --- days (Service in --- km
or --- days) is shown on the instrument cluster display.
Service event
When service is due, an audible signal sounds when the ignition is switched on, and a flashing
wrench symbol is displayed for several seconds. For vehicles with text messages, Service now
is indicated on the instrument cluster display.
Viewing service messages
Service messages can be viewed in the Infotainment System.
Switch on the ignition.
Press the
CAR Infotainment button.
Tap the Service function key on the screen.
A minus sign in front of the number of miles (kilometers) or days means that service is overdue.
Service since --- mi or --- days (Service since --- km or --- days) is shown
on the display ⇒ fig. 287.
Resetting the service reminder display
If the vehicle was not serviced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility, the service reminder can be reset in the Infotainment System as follows:
Switch on the ignition.
Press the
CAR Infotainment button.
Tap the Service function key on the screen.
Tap the Reset interval servicefunction key on the screen.
Tap Reset to confirm the request.
.Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information
will be displayed.
.The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or the
OK button on the multi-function steering wheel has been pushed.
Volkswagen Information System
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Menu structure – overview
Using the instrument cluster menus
Main menu
Vehicle menu
When the ignition is switched on, you can display different types of information in the instrument
cluster. The menu options vary depending on whether you have a Basic or Premium version
Volkswagen Information System. With the Premium instrument cluster display can also be used to
control certain vehicle features.
Buttons on the windshield wiper lever operate the menus for Basic instrument cluster. The Premium
version has control buttons on in the right side of the multi-function steering wheel.
The number of menus in the instrument cluster display depends on the electronics and equipment on
the vehicle.
An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility may be able to add or
modify functions depending on your vehicle's equipment
Some menu items can only be accessed when the vehicle is not moving.
As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed, no menus can be accessed on vehicles with the
Premium instrument cluster. In order to display menus, acknowledge the warning by pressing the OK
button on the multi-function steering wheel.
More information:
Outside mirrors.
Infotainment System.
.WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distrac-
tion causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
Never access menus when the vehicle is moving.
.Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle
battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal con-
venience settings and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle
battery has built up a sufficient charge.
Menu structure – overview
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Vehicle
Vehicle status
Hybrid
Tire pressure
Display since start
Display since refuel
Display long-term
Digital speed (digital speed display).
Alt. speed display (alternative speed display On/Off)
Navigation
Audio
Source list
DAB
FM
AM
Radio memory
HDD
SD
DVD
USB
Bluetooth
TV tuner
TV station memory
External AV source
Telephone
Directory
Dialed numbers
Missed calls
Received calls
Using the instrument cluster menus
Fig. 14 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Controls for the menus in the instrument cluster.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Displaying the main menu
Switch on the ignition.
If a message or the vehicle pictograph is displayed, press the OKbutton ⇒ fig. 14.
To scroll through the individual main menu items, push keys or several times.
To access a menu item, press the OKbutton.
Displaying a sub-menu
Press the button on the multi-function steering wheel to access a submenu.
Press the
or buttons until the menu item you want is highlighted. The highlighted menu item is
between the two horizontal lines.
Highlight or confirm the selection with the OK button.
If you make no selection within about 10 seconds, the screen switches back to the previous menu.
Returning to the main menu
Press the or £ buttons .
Main menu
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Menu Function See
Navigation
Information displays from active navigation system:
Turn arrows and proximity bars are shown if route guidance is
activated. The design is similar to the symbols used in the
Infotainment System.
If route guidance is inactive, the display shows the direction of
travel (compass direction) and the name of the road or street
you are now on.
Audio
Display of radio station you are listening to.
Display of CD being played.
Display of various media sources.
Telephone
Display of the directory and various calling information.
Use of telephone features.
Vehicle
Display of current warnings or text messages and other sys-
tem components depending on the equipment level.
Information and settings for the multi-function indicator (MFI).
Vehicle menu
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Menu Function
Vehicle status
Display and storage of current warning and information messages.
This menu item appears only if there are current warnings or text messages.
The number of available messages is shown in the display. Example: 1/1 or
2/2.
Hybrid Shows the current energy flow for hybrid vehicles.
/