2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG ground clearance

All except Hybrid drive vehicles

Length 188.8 inches (4795 mm)
Width 76.4 inches (1940 mm)
Height (unloaded) 68.2 inches (1732 mm)
Wheelbase 113.9 inches (2893 mm)
Minimum turning circle diameter 39 feet (11.9 m)
Track1, front 64.9 inches (1650 mm)
Track1, rear 65.7 inches (1670 mm)
Ground clearance 7.9 inches (200 mm)2
Approach angle
– Off-road 25 degrees
Departure angle 26 degrees
Ramp angle 20 degrees
Max. gradient 31 degrees
Fording depth Maximum 20 inches (500 mm)

Hybrid drive vehicle

Length 188.8 inches (4795 mm)
Width 76.4 inches (1940 mm)
Height (unloaded) 68.2 inches (1732 mm)
1 Slight differences to these figures are possible, depending on wheel and tire size fitted and the level selected. 2 Approx. figure for fully loaded standard vehicle; varies depending on your vehicle's equipment (engine, tires, wheels, tire inflation pressure, driving situation and other factors).

Wheelbase 113.9 inches (2893 mm)
Minimum turning circle diameter 39 feet (11.9 m)
Track1, front 64.5 inches (1638 mm)
Track1, rear 65.3 inches (1658 mm)
Ground clearance 7.9 inches (200 mm)2
Approach angle
– Off-road 25 degrees
Departure angle 26 degrees
Ramp angle 20 degrees
Max. gradient 31 degrees
Fording depth Maximum 20 inches (500 mm)

NOTICE
x Please be careful when parking your vehicle in areas with parking barriers or curbs. These vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits a barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot.
x Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).

WARNING
Off-road driving can be dangerous, can lead to accidents, vehicle damage, stranding in re-mote areas, and serious personal injury.
x Never drive too fast or for terrain and weather conditions.
x Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, terrain, traffic, and weather condi-tions.
x Always avoid sudden, sharp maneuvers that increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or getting stuck.
x When driving off-road look and think ahead, expect the unexpected.
x To reduce the risk of loss of control and serious personal injury, never use the cruise control when driving off-road. Cruise control is designed for highway use. It is completely unsuitable for off-road situations and can even be dangerous when used off-road.
NOTICE
Always make sure the vehicle has enough ground clearance. Severe damage to the underbody can occur if the vehicle bottoms out. The damage could disable the vehicle and leave you stranded.
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Technical terms explained

Fig. 310 Illustration of grade (gradient angle) A and lateral angle B.

Term Explanation Technical data
Ground clearance This is the vertical distance
between the level ground
and the lowest part on the
vehicle.
Front: maximum 8.6
inches (214 mm).
Rear: maximum 10.4
inches (261 mm).
Fording depth in
standing water
Distance between the point
on the ground that touches
the tire and the engine air
intake duct.
Maximum 20 inches
(500 mm).
Gradient angle The number of feet (meters)
in altitude gained when trav-
eling 100 ft (30.48 m) is
given as a percentage or in
degrees ⇒ fig. 310 A.
Information on the maximum
slope the vehicle can climb
unassisted (depends on
road surface and engine
power).
Maximum permissible
31 degrees (corre-
sponds to 60 %).
Lateral angle
(vehicle slope)
The maximum angle the
vehicle may be driven
across terrain without the
vehicle rolling over (depends
on height of center of gravi-
ty) ⇒ fig. 310 B.
Maximum permissible
35 degrees.
Breakover angle Maximum permitted angle
given in degrees that a vehi-
cle driven at low speed can
clear a ramp without the
underbody of the vehicle
scraping the ramp
Maximum
20 degrees.

WARNING
Improperly lifting your vehicle with a workshop hoist or floor jack can cause the vehicle to fall off the hoist or jack and cause serious personal injury.
x Always read and heed the operating instructions from the floor jack manufacturer and legal regulations if necessary before using the floor jack to lift the vehicle.
x Never let anyone stay in the vehicle when it is being lifted or when it is off the ground.
x Always lift your vehicle only at the designated lift points shown in the illustrations
⇒ fig. 325 and ⇒ fig. 326. Not using the designated lift points can cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack when heavy parts such as the engine or transmission are removed.
x Always make sure that the vehicle's lift points lie as flat as possible and centered on the carrier plates of the floor jack.
x Never start the engine when you have raised the vehicle on the floor jack. The engine vibrations and vehicle movements could knock the vehicle off the floor jack.
x If you must work under a vehicle raised on a floor jack, always make sure that the vehicle is safely supported on safety stands intended for that purpose that are strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle.
x Never use the floor jack as a ladder or step ladder.
x Always make sure that the weight of the vehicle is not heavier than the lifting capacity of the floor jack and safety stands being used.
NOTICE
x To help prevent serious vehicle damage, never lift the vehicle by the engine oil pan, trans-mission housing, or by the front or rear axles or suspension.
x To help prevent damage to the underbody or chassis, always insert a rubber pad between the hoist and the lifting points. In addition make sure the lifting arms have enough clearance.
x The lifting arms should not touch side sills or other parts of the vehicle.