2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG warning

Viewing the VIN in the Infotainment System
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Settings function key on the screen.
x Select VIN/Number of keys from the list.
The VIN and the number of programmed remote control vehicle keys are shown in the Infotainment System screen.
Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label is on the left side of the rear panel in the luggage compartment, under the carpet on the luggage compartment floor, or at the rear of the spare wheel/tire compartment. The label contains the following information:
(1) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(2) Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
(3) Engine and transmission identification code, paint number, interior. In the example, the engine classification code is “CBFA”
(4) Optional equipment, part numbers
Safety Compliance Certification Label
A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the driver door confirms that at time of production all necessary safety standards and requirements of the traffic safety agency of the respective country were met. The month and year of production as well as the vehicle identification number may be listed as well.
Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker
A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the electrical system is located in the engine compartment next to the engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Tire inflation pressure label
A tire inflation pressure label is on the driver door jamb ⇒ page 174, Tires and wheels.
Additional high-voltage warning labels
Your vehicle also has additional warning labels that warn again touching high-voltage components ⇒  Hybrid drive.
Engine data

WARNING
Improper use of power locks can result in serious personal injury.
x The power locking button locks all doors. Locking the doors from the inside can help prevent unintended door opening during a collision and can also prevent unwanted entry from the outside. Locked doors can, however, delay assistance to vehicle occupants and rescue from the outside in an accident or other emergency.
x Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. All doors can be locked from the inside with the power lock button. This could leave people trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
x A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particu-larly to small children.
x Never allow passengers to remain in a locked vehicle. In an emergency any person still inside the vehicle might not be able to get out.
Indicator light in the driver door

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.
If a door is not closed properly, the  warning light in the instrument cluster comes on showing an open door.
Depending on vehicle options, a symbol may be displayed in the instrument cluster instead of the warning light. The symbol will still be displayed even after the ignition is switched off. The instrument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
Electric child safety locks

Fig. 29 In the driver door: Buttons for the electric child safety locks.

WARNING
When the electric child safety lock is engaged, that rear door cannot be opened from the inside.
x Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves, in the vehicle when locking the doors. This could result in people being locked in the vehicle. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
x A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particu-larly to small children.

NOTICE
Before opening or closing the rear hatch, make sure there is enough room to do so, as for example when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.
NOTICE
Never use the gas strut or the power rear hatch to hold or clamp a load in place. This can damage the rear hatch and make it impossible to close.
Warning light

The rear hatch will then move into closing position by itself and will be closed by the soft-close feature
⇒ .
If, while closing automatically, the rear hatch meets resistance or becomes blocked by an obstacle, it will reopen slightly.
Check to see why the rear hatch could not close.
Try again to close the rear hatch.
Canceling the opening or closing feature
You can stop the opening or closing of the rear hatch by pressing one of the & buttons a second time. Pressing one of the & buttons again makes the hatch move back to its original position.
You can then open the hatch further by hand. This requires some strength.
Saving the opening angle
The rear hatch must be at least half way open to be able to save the opening angle.
x Stop the opening process at the desired opening angle
x Press the ⇒ fig. 32 button in the open rear hatch ⇒  for at least 3 seconds. This saves the opening angle.
The warning flashers will blink and a chime will sound to confirm that the angle has been saved.
To completely open the rear hatch again you must first save a new opening angle.
x Unlock the rear hatch and open it to the saved position.
x Manually push open the rear hatch as far as it will go. This requires some strength.
x Press the ⇒ fig. 32 button in the open rear hatch for at least 3 seconds.
x The opening angle has been reset to the factory setting.
WARNING
Improper or unsupervised closing of the rear hatch can cause severe injuries.
x Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially with the rear hatch left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the rear hatch shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold depending on the season. Temperatures can quickly levels that can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly to small children.
WARNING
A closed rear hatch cannot open completely and an open rear hatch cannot close automati-cally if a luggage rack is installed on it or if it is covered by a heavy layer of snow. In this case, you will have to hold the rear hatch or prop it up to keep it open.
NOTICE
Before opening or closing the rear hatch, make sure there is enough room to do so, as for example when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.
NOTICE
x Remove any luggage or bicycle rack mounted on the rear hatch before opening the hatch.

x If the rear bumper is very dirty.
x If the rear bumper has salty water on it after driving on salted roads.
x If a trailer hitch/ball mount has been installed on the vehicle.
Easy Open may be automatically deactivated in heavy rain to help prevent unintentional deployment caused by water running down the vehicle, for example.
WARNING
Careless use of the Easy Open feature can cause falls and serious personal injury
x Always make sure you have firm footing when using the Easy Open feature, and that the surface you are standing on is not uneven or slippery.
x Always remember that it will be necessary for you to move backwards to let the rear hatch open. Be careful not to lose your balance, particularly when holding things in your hands.
x Never use Easy Open feature unless you can use it safely.
CAUTION
If a valid vehicle key is within range of the rear hatch, the Easy Open feature can deploy unin-tentionally in some cases and open the rear hatch: for example, when sweeping the ground or floor below the rear bumper, if there is a strong stream of water or steam or when carrying out maintenance or repairs around the rear bumper. If the rear hatch opens unintentionally, it can injure anyone or damage anything in its way.
x Never leave a valid vehicle key within range of the rear hatch unattended.

Stopping automatic movement: Pull/press the switch again.
Reactivating the one-touch feature
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or dead and the windows are not completely closed, the one-touch feature will not work and must be reactivated:
x Close all windows and doors.
x Pull up the switch for the respective window and hold it for at least 2 seconds in this position.
x Release the switch, pull up and hold again. The one-touch feature is now reactivated.
The one-touch feature can be reactivated for one or more windows at the same time.
Convenience closing
From outside the vehicle (vehicles with Keyless Access), hold your finger on the lock sensor surface
on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows close ⇒ page 47.
Convenience closing closes the windows first and then the power sunroof.
WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
x When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children, remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power win-dows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front pas-senger door has not been opened.
x Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power windows and keep them from being opened and closed.
If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection will not work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right away.
Power window pinch protection