2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG warning

Inserting or removing memory cards
If a memory card cannot be inserted, check the insert position and memory card.
x Insert a compatible memory card into one of the memory card slots (2) with the cutoff corner first and facing right until the card clicks into place.
x To remove, briefly press the inserted memory card. The memory card “pops” into the eject position and can be removed.
No files can be copied onto the memory card in the unit.
Data media or files cannot be read
A message will be shown if a data medium cannot be read. The data medium needs to be removed manually.
Only supported files can be displayed and played via the Audio menu. Other files are ignored.
When you browse a media source, folders containing non-supported files are also displayed, but they appear empty once opened.
Navigation data (VCards etc.) can only be read via the Directory menu
WARNING
Inserting data media when the vehicle is moving can distract you from the road and lead to accidents. Always keep the storage compartment closed when the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
The memory card slot's locking mechanism and the memory card can be damaged by incorrect insertion of a memory card or by inserting a incompatible memory card!
x When inserting a card, make sure it is correctly positioned.
x Excessive pressure can destroy the locking mechanism in the memory card slot.
x Only use suitable memory cards
If you insert a number of different CDs and DVDs and receive the message Drive error every time, contact a qualified workshop.
Open MEDIA main menu

Fig. 151 MEDIA main menu: Audio menu.

Files B on data media are often organized by means of folders  and play lists t to determine a certain playing order.
Files, folders and playlists on a data medium are sorted by name in alphanumerical order.
The illustration shows a typical audio data CD that contains tracks B, folders A and sub folders
⇒ fig. 154.
The tracks are played back as follows:
1. Tracks (1) and (2) in the CD's root directory
2. Track (3) and (4) in the first directory F1 in the root directory of the CD
3. Track (5) in the first subdirectory F1.1 of the directory F1
4. Track (6) in the first subdirectory F1.1.1 of the subdirectory F1.1
5. Track (7) in the second subdirectory F1.2 of the directory F1
6. Track (8) and (9) in the second directory F2
Play lists t are treated like directories in the playback sequence.
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!
x Never let yourself be distracted when setting, adjusting, or using the Infotainment System, when using your mobile phone, or when operating the mobile phone controls.
x Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system, your mobile phone, and the mobile phone controls only if road, traffic, and weather conditions permit and you will not be distracted from your driving.
x If you cannot use the Infotainment System, your mobile phone, or the mobile phone con-trols safely while driving, wait until later or find a safe spot where you can pull off the road and park the vehicle.
x Always set sound volume levels so that you can clearly hear horns, sirens, and other warning sounds outside the vehicle.
Compressed video files (Podcasts, AVI) on a data medium are treated like audio files when played back.
Play lists are not automatically played, they must be specifically selected via the menu for track selection.
Playback of video files in the Audio menu

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!
x Never let yourself be distracted when setting, adjusting, or using the Infotainment System, when using your mobile phone, or when operating the mobile phone controls.
x Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system, your mobile phone, and the mobile phone controls only if road, traffic, and weather conditions permit and you will not be distracted from your driving.
x If you cannot use the Infotainment System, your mobile phone, or the mobile phone con-trols safely while driving, wait until later or find a safe spot where you can pull off the road and park the vehicle.
x Always set sound volume levels so that you can clearly hear horns, sirens, and other warning sounds outside the vehicle.
Requirements and information

Fig. 161 MEDIA-IN multimedia jack.

WARNING
The volume may suddenly get louder change when you switch media source or connect a new audio source.
x Always lower the volume before switching media source or connecting a new audio source.
WARNING
A mobile phone on the seat, instrument panel or in other places can be thrown around the inside of the vehicle during a sudden braking maneuver, a crash or other accident and injure vehicle occupants.
x Never attach a mobile phone to, or place it on, a door, the windshield, or above or near the areas marked “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, the instrument panel, and the seat backrests, or between these areas and the vehicle occupants. The mobile phone could cause serious injury in an accident, especially when the airbags inflate.
WARNING
Always switch off the mobile phone when refueling and in areas with a risk of explosion. The electromagnetic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire.
x The mobile phone can automatically log itself into the mobile phone network again when the Bluetooth® connection to the telephone control is interrupted.
WARNING
If a mobile phone not connected to an external aerial is used in the vehicle, electromagnetic radiation in the interior could exceed limit values. This also applies if the outside antenna is not installed properly.
x Heart specialists advise that mobile phones can adversely affect the way pacemakers work. Always keep the mobile phone and its integrated antenna at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from a pacemaker.
x Never carry a mobile phone that is switched on in the breast pocket directly over a pace-maker.
x If you suspect there may be interference with a pacemaker or other medical device, switch the mobile phone off immediately.
NOTICE
x Your mobile phone and the telephone control must always be switched off in areas where special regulations apply and when the use of mobile phones is forbidden. Radiation from a switched-on mobile phone can interfere with sensitive technical and medical devices, poten-tially causing malfunctions or damage to the devices.
x High speeds, poor weather and road conditions as well as the network quality may impair telephone calls in the vehicle and lead to loss of connection.

x To reconnect, deactivate the Bluetooth audio (A2DP) function in the Bluetooth settings menu.
x Connect a mobile phone.
x Activate Bluetooth audio (A2DP).
x Connect audio device via A2DP.
x If necessary, change settings for A2DP on the mobile phone.22
The volume can be changed directly on the mobile phone with several mobile phone models. Volkswagen recommends setting the volume to maximum on the mobile phone and adjusting the volume on the Infotainment System during operation.
On a connected Bluetooth audio source, all warning and service tones, such as touch tones on a mobile phone, should be switched off to avoid interference and malfunctions.
If the device is connected to the telephone control via A2DP, no other devices can be paired. The Bluetooth visibility of the telephone control deactivated for the duration of the active A2DP connection. This is not a fault in the telephone control. In order to pair further devices, deactivate the Bluetooth audio (A2DP) feature in Telephone settings and Bluetooth settings and activate it again after com-pleting the pairing.
Adjusting the volume

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!
x Never pair the mobile phone or configure user profiles while driving. Do this only when the vehicle is parked in a safe place.
x Never let yourself be distracted when setting, adjusting, or using the Infotainment System, when using your mobile phone, or when operating the mobile phone controls.
x Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system, your mobile phone, and the mobile phone controls only if road, traffic, and weather conditions permit and you will not be distracted from your driving.
x If you cannot use the Infotainment System, your mobile phone, or the mobile phone con-trols safely while driving, wait until later or find a safe spot where you can pull off the road and park the vehicle.
x Always set sound volume levels so that you can clearly hear horns, sirens, and other warning sounds outside the vehicle.
For device search, select a location with the likelihood of only a few unknown Bluetooth devices, for example in the garage. The search range for Bluetooth is approximately 10 meters.
Pairing a mobile phone via Bluetooth-HFP

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury when starting and running the vehicle's engine:
x Never start the engine or let it run in a confined or enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
x Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. The vehicle could move sud-denly or some other unexpected event could occur resulting in property damage or personal injury.
x Never use starting assist fluids. Starting fluids can explode and can cause a “run-away” vehicle condition.
WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter get very hot. They can cause fires and serious personal injury.
x Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
x Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, or heat shields.
Warning and indicator lights

Lights
up Possible cause Proper response
K Depress brake pedal! Depress the brake pedal while
starting the engine.
2%!$9 Hybrid vehicles: Electric drive
is ready.
Never leave the vehicle parked in
the ready position. Remove the
remote control vehicle key out of
the ignition or for vehicle with
Keyless Access press the starter
button. When leaving the vehicle
always take the remote control
vehicle key with you.

No authorized remote control
vehicle key found (Keyless
Access).
Use an authorized remote control
vehicle key
Engine cannot be started with
starter button (Keyless Ac-
cess).
Start the engine with the remote
control vehicle key. Take the
vehicle to an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility
and have the system checked.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
x Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, turn on the emergency flashers, stop the engine, and use other warning devices to warn ap-proaching traffic.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.