Volkswagen Touareg 2013 Owner's manual

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

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.

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Volkswagen Touareg 2013 Owner's manual

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