2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG ignition

Lights
up
Warnings in the in-
strument cluster dis-
play
Proper response
Electric driving is cur-
rently not possible.
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.
Request to start the
engine.
Start the engine with the ignition
switch or starter button.

Warning when leaving the vehicle
Switch off the ignition before leaving the vehicle unattended ⇒  Starting and stopping the engine. In certain situations, a message Ignition on appears in the instrument cluster display as you are leaving the vehicle. This message warns you that the vehicle's electric drive is still enabled and that the combustion engine might start automatically.
Always switch the engine off, remove the key, and take it with you when leaving the vehicle ⇒ . As a reminder to do so, the combustion engine may start automatically under the following conditions:
x The ignition is switched ON.
x AND: Electrical drive is functional (Ready).
x AND: The transmission is in Park (P) or Neutral (N).
x AND: The driver safety belt is not fastened. OR The driver door is open.
The message in the instrument cluster display also reminds you to switch the ignition off. In addition, always be sure to apply the parking brake, remove the key, and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.
WARNING
A parked vehicle that is not properly parked can roll away and cause accidents or severe injuries. When leaving the vehicle, always move the selector lever into Park (P) and engage the electronic parking brake.
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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Lights
up Possible cause ⇒  Proper response
E
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) is not active, the sys-
tem is on but not regulating
or holding speed.
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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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Radar sensors, ultrasonic sensors and Front Assist camera

Fig. 271 Vehicle front view: Sensors and camera

In order to: You must ⇒ fig. 273: Result:
Increase the
distance quickly
Push and hold the sliding
switch to the right (+).
The distance is in-
creased quickly by sev-
eral levels.
Decrease the
distance by one
level
Briefly push the sliding switch
to the left (-).
The distance is de-
creased by 1 level.
Decrease the
distance quickly
Push and hold the sliding
switch to the left (-).
The distance is de-
creased quickly by sev-
eral levels.

Selecting a driving profile in the infotainment system:
x Switch on the ignition.
x Push the infotainment button CAR.
x Tap on the Assistants button in the display.
x Select ACC.
x Tap on the Driving profiles button in the display and select driving profile.
DANGER
Following other vehicles too closely increases the risk of collisions and serious personal injury or even death.
x Always obey applicable traffic laws when setting the distance to the vehicles ahead in traffic.
x Setting short distances to the traffic ahead reduces the time and distance available to bring your vehicle to a safe stop and makes it even more necessary to pay close attention or traffic.
x Always use good judgment and select a safe following distance for the traffic, road and weather conditions.
x Never use Adaptive Cruise Control on narrow or winding roads or under poor road condi-tions (snow, ice, streets covered with standing water or gravel, for example) or when visibility is poor, especially when it is foggy.
x Always select a greater following distance to the vehicle ahead on wet roads than on dry roads.

WARNING
Improper use of the Adaptive Cruise Control can cause collisions, other accidents and seri-ous personal injury.
x Always remember that the Adaptive Cruise Control has limits – it will not slow the vehicle down or maintain the set distance when you drive towards an obstacle or something on or near the road that is not moving, such as vehicles stopped in a traffic jam, a stalled or disa-bled vehicle.
x Always remember that the Adaptive Cruise Control cannot detect a vehicle that is driving towards you in your traffic lane and that it cannot detect narrow vehicles such as motorcy-cles and bicycles.
x Never drive at speeds that are too fast for traffic, road and weather conditions.
x Never follow a vehicle so closely that you cannot stop your vehicle safely. The Adaptive Cruise Control cannot slow or brake the vehicle safely when you follow another vehicle too closely. Always remember that the Adaptive Cruise Control has a braking power that is only about 30% of the vehicle's maximum braking ability, the automatic braking function cannot bring the vehicle to a stop.
x Never use Adaptive Cruise Control when you cannot drive safely at a steady speed, in-cluding on city streets, on winding roads or when road conditions are poor (for example, on ice, gravel, in fog, heavy rain or on wet roads that increase the risk of hydroplaning).
x The radar sensor's vision can be reduced by rain, snow and heavy road spray. These and similar conditions can prevent vehicles up ahead from being accurately detected and in some cases they may not be detected at all. Do not use ACC when the radar sensors cannot accu-rately detect vehicles moving ahead of you in traffic.
x Always turn off Adaptive Cruise Control when entering turn lanes, exit lanes and construc-tion zones or in similar situations because the vehicle will automatically accelerate to the stored speed when the road ahead is clear.
x Never rest your foot on the accelerator pedal, especially when the Adaptive Cruise Control is being used because doing so will override the braking function.
x Always pay attention to traffic, especially when Adaptive Cruise Control is switched on.
x Always maintain a safe speed and distance between your vehicle and other vehicles while considering the traffic situation. This is the duty of the driver. Adaptive Cruise Control is merely an aid to the driver.
x To prevent unintended operation, always switch ACC off when it is not being used.
x It is dangerous to use the “Resume” feature when the previously set speed is too high for existing road, traffic or weather conditions.
x Always select a speed and distance to traffic ahead that is safe and appropriate under the prevailing traffic, road, weather and lighting conditions.
x Never allow the closing speed between you and other vehicles to be so high that the Adaptive Cruise Control may not be able to slow your vehicle safely. If closing speed is too high, you must apply the brakes yourself to reduce the risk of a rear-end crash.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is driving at speeds lower than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the 3%4 button is pressed or the lever is moved to 2%35-%, the vehicle will be accelerated to the lowest possible speed that can be set in ACC of 20 mph (30 km/h)
The stored speed is canceled when the ignition or the ACC is switched off.

brake pedal has to be hit hard and suddenly. However, this support only works as long as the brake pedal is depressed.
Front Assist cannot react when approaching standing objects ahead of you, like when driving up to a line of stopped vehicles in heavy traffic.
Operating Front Assist
Front Assist can be turned off or on in the infotainment system:
x Switch on the ignition.
x Push the infotainment button CAR.
x Tap on the Assistants button in the display.
x Select Front Assist.
x Tap on the Active button in order to switch Front Assist on or off.
If the box next to the Active button is checked =, then Front Assist is active and ready.
If Front Assist is switched off, then the message Front Assist deactivated appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
With Front Assist switched off, the advance alert and the distance alert are also deactivated.
Switching the advance alert and distance alert on and off
The advance alert and distance alert can be activated or deactivated together in the infotainment system:
x Switch on the ignition.
x Push the infotainment button CAR.
x Tap on the Assistants button in the display.
x Select Front Assist.
x Tap on the Alert button in order to switch advance alert and distance alert on or off.
If the box next to the Active button is checked =, then advance alert and distance alert are active and ready.
Volkswagen recommends to always leave the advance alert and distance alert activated.
Special driving situations
Front Assist is subject to physical and system-specified limits when driving. Under certain conditions, the reactions of the Adaptive Cruise Control may be unexpected or delayed from the driver's viewpoint

lights
up Possible cause Proper response
Minimum speed not yet reached.

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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
How Lane Assist works

Fig. 279 In the front windshield: Area of the Lane Assist camera.

Lane Assist settings in the infotainment system
You can change some Lane Assist settings in the infotainment system
x Switch on the ignition.
x Push the infotainment button CAR.
x Tap on the Assistants button in the display.
x Select Front LaneAssist.

Function key
Warning time setting : After touching the Warning time setting or z func-
tion key, you can choose between early, medium and late.
Steering wheel vibration : After touching the Steering wheel vibration or z
function key, you can choose between low, medium and strong.

Setting the warning time

Menu option Meaning
Early The system has a low tolerance level and warns
you early if you come too close to a side marking.
Medium Original setting.
Late The system has a high tolerance level and warns
you late if you come too close to a side marking.

The warning time setting defines the distance from your vehicle to the side markings. An early warning time means that the distance to the side markings has to be high in order for Lane Assist not to trigger a warning.
The time of the warning is also dependent on the approach angle to the side marking and the driving speed. If, for example, you approach a road marking at a steeper angle, the steering wheel will start vibrating at a greater distance.
Setting the vibration level of the steering wheel

Menu option Meaning
Low Light vibration of the steering wheel.

Rear Assist camera settings
Different setting such as Brightness, Contrast and Color can be adjusted by tapping the function keys - or + or moving the slider.
In order to change the settings follow these instructions:
x Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.
x Apply the electronic parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving ⇒  Braking and parking.
x Switch the ignition on.
x Turn on the infotainment system if not already on ⇒  Introduction to the Infotainment System.
x Place the transmission into Reverse (R) ⇒  Shifting.
x Tap the function key •.
x Adjust the desired settings in the menu.
Camera

Fig. 284 In the rear hatch: Location of the Rear Assist camera.