2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG buttons

Function Response
To open fully (one-touch
feature): Briefly press the ⇒ fig. 35 (1) button.
To stop the one-touch
feature: Briefly press the (1) button or the (2) button.
To set an intermediate
position:
Keep the (1) button or (2) button pressed until the position has been
reached.
To close fully (one-touch
feature): Briefly press the (2) button.

You can still use the sunshade for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the
driver or passenger door has not been opened.
When the power sunroof is completely open the sunshade is automatically moved to a ventilation
position.
When the power sunroof is in the tilt position the sunshade will also open a small gap.
When the power sunroof is open, the electrical sunshade can only be closed up to the front edge
of the glass roof.
Applicable only in Canada
Opening or closing the sunshade

Fig. 36 In the headliner: Buttons for sunshade.

.WARNING
Improper use of the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter can cause serious or even fatal
personal injury.
x Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.
x When programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter, you may be operating a
garage door or estate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to
help prevent serious personal injury or property damage.
x When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will
need to stand on a ladder or step stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and
serious injury.
x Never use the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does
not have the safety stop-and-reverse feature, as required by federal safety standards. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
x A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse,
does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious injury or death.
x Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer
when using the remote controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.
Programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

Fig. 37 Roof keypad: Buttons for the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter.

Fig. 38 Infotainment System: HomeLink® Universal Transmitter menu.

The buttons 1, 2, and 3.on the roof keypad ⇒ fig. 37 between the sun visors can operate up to 3
separate remote control devices (for example, a gate and garage door, a house alarm, or a lighting
system).
Getting ready to program
x Please read the product manufacturer's instructions before programming the garage door opener
or other device.
x Safely park the vehicle within range of the device to be programmed.
x Switch the ignition on, but do not start the engine.
Menu Garage door opener in the Infotainment System
Call up the Garage door opener menu in the Infotainment System ⇒ fig. 38.
x Press the CARInfotainment button.
x Tap the Settingsfunction key on the screen.
x Select Garage door openerfrom the list.

Function key: Effect
Program buttons: Buttons 1, 2 or 3 can be programmed after you tap the function key. Follow the
instructions on the Infotainment System screen.
Delete button assignment: Deletes the programming of buttons 1, 2, and 3⇒ fig. 37.
Version information: Most recent programming information for your authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Programming information
You must complete the programming process within 5 minutes. If you exceed this time limit, the
programming is cancelled.
If programming is cancelled, a red LED lights up in the keypad and the turn signals flash once.
Programming unassigned buttons
x Complete the programming preparation steps described above.
x Press unassigned button in the roof keypad .
x Follow the instructions on the Infotainment System screen.
The orange LED in the keypad also blinks to indicate that programming is in progress.
If programming is successful, a green LED in the keypad will light up and the turn signals will flash 3
times.
Repeat these steps with another unassigned garage door opener button to use that button to control
another device.
Programming previously assigned buttons
x Complete the programming preparation steps described above.
x Press the CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Settings function key on the screen.
x Select Garage door opener from the list.
x Tap the Program button function key and follow the instructions on the Infotainment System screen.
The orange LED in the keypad also blinks to indicate that programming is in progress.
If programming is successful, a green LED in the keypad will light up and the turn signals will flash 3
times.

Repeat these steps with another previously assigned garage door opener button to use that button to
control another device.
Deleting programming for all buttons
Be sure to delete the programming on all buttons on the sun visor keypad before selling the vehicle or
turning it over to people you do not know.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Settings function key on the screen.
x Select Garage door opener from the list.
x Tap the delete button assignment function key and confirm.
The green LED in the keypad will light up to confirm that the programming has been successfully
deleted.
After programming
Test the garage door opener, Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter.
Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

.WARNING
x A wet seat can cause the seat heating to malfunction and increase the risk of serious
burns.
x Always make sure the seats are dry before using the seat heating.
x Never sit on the seat with wet clothes.
x Never put damp or wet things including clothes on the seat.
x Never spill liquids on the seats.
.NOTICE
x To help prevent damage to electrical and other parts in the seat, do not kneel on the front
seats or apply concentrated pressure to a small area of the seat or backrest.
x Liquids, sharp objects and things that do not let the heat in the seat escape into the air,
including, for example, a child restraint, a blanket or seat covers on the seat can damage seat
heating.
x If you smell an odor, immediately shut off seat heating and have it checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Never install leather upholstery on a vehicle with seat heating that originally had cloth
upholstery. The seat heating elements for seats with cloth seats will overheat if the cloth
upholstery is replaced with leather upholstery.
.Switch off seat heating when it is not needed to help reduce unnecessary fuel consumption.
Memory seats

Fig. 55 Memory buttons in the upper part of the driver and front passenger doors.

Storing driver seat settings to the driver door memory buttons
x Apply the electronic parking brake.
x Shift the transmission into neutral.
x Sit on the driver seat and adjust it to the desired position
x Adjust both outside mirrors
x Adjust the steering wheel position
x Press the SET button until the LED lights up (arrow).
x Within about 10 seconds press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3⇒ fig. 55. The LED will
extinguish and a chime signal will confirm the memory storage.
Storing front passenger seat settings to the front passenger door memory buttons
x Apply the electronic parking brake.
x Shift the transmission into Neutral (N).
x Sit on the front passenger seat and adjust it to the desired position
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the SET button until the LED lights up (arrow).
x Within about 10 seconds press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 The LED will go out and a
chime sounds to confirm that settings have been.
Storing the passenger side outside mirror setting for backing up
x Apply the electronic parking brake.
x Shift the transmission into Neutral (N).
x Switch on the ignition.
x Briefly press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 on the driver door.
x Shift the transmission into Reverse (R).
x Adjust the passenger outside mirror, to provide good visibility of the curb for example.
x The mirror position you have set is automatically stored and assigned to the selected memory
button.
The passenger-side outside mirror automatically adjusts back from the position stored for backing up
when the vehicle moves forward at about 10 mph (15 km/h) or more or when the rotary knob is rotated
from (R) into a different position.
Cancellation conditions when storing settings for the memory buttons
When one of the following conditions is met, the storing process will be cancelled:
x Charging condition of the vehicle battery is weak.
x Repeated pressing of the SET button within about 10 seconds.
x Readjustment of the seat position within about 10 seconds after pressing the SET button.
Recalling stored memory settings
x With the vehicle door open and the ignition off , the stored setting positions can be recalled and set
automatically. For this, tap the corresponding memory button 1, 2 or 3 in the respective vehicle door
briefly. After about 10 minutes, the stored positions can not be set automatically.
x OR: With the vehicle door closed and the ignition .on press and hold the corresponding memory
button on the vehicle door until the stored positions are reached.

Folding the backrest of the rear bench forward and back into place

Fig. 98 Lower part of the rear seat bench: Lever to unlock the rear seat backrest by hand.

Fig. 99 Right side wall of the luggage compartment: Buttons for power release of the rear seat backrest.

.Due to country-specific legal requirements, some functions are not selectable on the screen
above a certain driving speed.
.Using a cell phone in the vehicle may cause noise from the vehicle speakers.
.Some countries may have restrictions regarding the use of Bluetooth devices. Information can
be obtained from the local authorities.
Controls

Fig. 123 Overview of rotary/push knobs and the Infotainment buttons.