2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Owners Manual

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 z
(3) Controls for:
– Climatronic
– Seat heating button A
(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 z
(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
*  s  Interior and reading lights
> ≅ ? Power sunroof


Instrument Cluster

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
x To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
x 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.

(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
x To help prevent engine damage, always avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration
and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.
x 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.

x Multi-Function Indictor (MFI) and menus for different settings.
x Service reminder display.
x Alternative speed display,Settings menu.
x Speed warning.
Compass

Fig. 13 Compass zones.

x Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Calibration menu items.
x 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