2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Hatch

x OR: The rear hatch is opened.
x OR: The vehicle is mechanically unlocked using the emergency vehicle key.
Convenience features
To use the convenience closing feature to close all power windows, hold your finger on the lock sensor
surface ⇒ fig. 25 (2) on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows close.
Remove your finger from the lock sensor surface (2) to stop the function. If you touch the unlock
sensor surface 1 on the inside of the door handle immediately after releasing the lock sensor surface 1
(arrow), all of the windows will open (safety function). Pinch protection is active during convenience
closing of the windows.
The settings in the Settings – Convenience menu determine which doors open when the door
handle sensor surface is touched.
.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 CARry-
ing out maintenance or repairs around the rear bumper. If the rear hatch opens unintentional-
ly, it can injure anyone or damage anything in its way.
x Never leave a valid vehicle key within range of the rear hatch unattended.
.NOTICE
The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a
valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle. All windows may open if you turn the spray of
water or steam away from and then back onto the door handle sensor surface in quick succes-
sion.
.The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.
.If the automatic transmission is not in Park (P) position, the electronic steering column lock will
not lock and the vehicle will not lock via sensors in the front door handles or the remote control vehicle
key.
.If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not
be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access The vehicle can still be manually
locked or unlocked with the emergency key.
.The driver message Key not in range appears in the instrument cluster display if there is
no remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the remote control
vehicle key. The key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes
with the signal (such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic
devices such as cell phones can also interfere with the signal.
.Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the
door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem.

Rear hatch

Fig. 29 Opening rear hatch from the outside.

Closing the rear hatch

Fig. 30 Opened rear hatch: Recessed grip for closing.

Power operation of the rear hatch

Fig. 31 Button in the open rear hatch.

x Stop the opening process at the desired opening angle.
x Press the .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 .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
automatically 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.
.NOTICE
If the system is operated too often in succession, it will shut itself off to help prevent
overheating.
x The feature can be used again as soon as the system has cooled down. In the meantime,
the rear hatch can be opened or closed by hand, though this requires some strength.
x If the vehicle battery or the fuse is blown when the rear hatch is open, the rear hatch system
must be reset. To reset the rear hatch, it must be closed once.
Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing
the rear hatch.

Enabling and disabling the “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions
The “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions can be enabled or disabled in the Infotainment
System.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CARInfotainment button.
x Tap the Settingsfunction key on the screen.
x Select the menu item External lightingin the list.
x Tap Leaving homeor Coming hometo enable or disable the feature.
The feature is enabled when the check box in the Leaving homeor Coming homefunction key is checked =.
Switching the “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions on and off
The “Coming home” feature must be switched on manually. The “Leaving home” feature is
automatically controlled by a low-light sensor.

“Coming home” Action
Switch on: – Switch off the ignition.
– Operate the headlight flasher for about 1 second.
Opening the driver door switches on the “Coming home” feature. The delay
period starts when the last vehicle door or the rear hatch is closed. The
“Coming home” lighting is switched on when the driver door is open, the
headlight switch is set to AUTO, and the low light sensor detects darkness.
The delay period starts once the last vehicle door or the rear hatch is closed.
Switch off: – Automatically after the preset delay period is over.
– Automatically if any door or the rear hatch is still open about 60 seconds
after activation.
– Turn the light switch to the  position.
– Switch on the ignition.


“Leaving home” Action
Switch on: – Unlock the vehicle when the light switch is not in the O position and the low-
light sensor registers darkness. Unlock the vehicle if the light switch is in the
AUTO position and the low-light sensor registers darkness.
Switch off: – Automatically after the preset delay period is over.
– Lock the vehicle.
– Turn the light switch to the / position.
– Switch on the ignition.

Background lighting in the outside mirrors
The background lighting in the outside mirrors lights up the area close to the doors while you are
getting into or out of the vehicle. It is switched on when the vehicle is unlocked, a vehicle door is
opened, or the “Coming home” or “Leaving home” feature is activated. If the vehicle is equipped with a
light sensor, the background lighting in the outside mirrors is only switched on in darkness.

Driving with an open rear hatch can lead to serious personal injury. If you have to drive with an open
rear hatch, make sure that all objects and the lid itself are properly secured and take appropriate
measures to keep toxic exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle.
.WARNING
Driving with an unlatched or open rear hatch can lead to serious personal injuries.
x Never transport objects larger than those fitting completely into the luggage compartment,
because the rear hatch cannot be closed properly.
x After closing the lid, always pull up on it to make sure that it is properly closed and cannot
open suddenly when the vehicle is moving.
x Always stow all objects securely in the luggage compartment. Loose objects can fall out
of the luggage compartment and injure others on the road behind you.
x Drive CARefully; anticipate what other drivers will do.
x Avoid abrupt or sudden driving or braking maneuvers, because the unlatched rear hatch
can move suddenly.
x Always mark objects sticking out from the luggage compartment clearly for others to see.
Obey all applicable legal requirements.
x Never use the rear hatch to “clamp” or “hold” objects protruding from the luggage
compartment.
x Always remove any luggage rack or other rack mounted on the rear hatch (along with any
luggage on the rack) before driving with an open rear hatch.
.WARNING
Driving with an open rear hatch can cause poisonous CARbon monoxide in the engine
exhaust to get into the passenger compartment.
x CARbon monoxide causes drowsiness, inattentiveness, poisoning, and loss of
consciousness. It can lead to accidents and severe personal injuries.
x Always keep the rear hatch closed while driving to help keep poisonous exhaust fumes
from being drawn into the vehicle.
x Never transport objects that are too large to fit completely into the luggage area, because
then the rear hatch cannot be fully closed.
x If you absolutely must drive with an open rear hatch, do the following to reduce the risk of
CARbon monoxide poisoning:
– Close all windows and the power sunroof.
– Switch off the climate control system's air recirculation feature.
– Open all air vents in the instrument panel.
– Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.
.NOTICE
The open rear hatch changes the vehicle's length and height.
Driving a loaded vehicle