2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG crash

If the light switch is in the AUT O position, the outside vehicle lighting and the instrument lighting are
automatically switched on at dusk/nightfall and off in normal daylight in the following situations ⇒ :

Automatic activation: Automatic deactivation/change to daytime
running lights:
If the low-light sensor registers darkness, for
example when driving through a tunnel.
If sufficient brightness is registered.
If you drive faster than about 87 mph (140 km/h)
for several seconds.
If you drive slower than about 40 mph (65 km/h)
for several seconds.
If the rain sensor recognizes heavy rain and
switches the windshield wipers on.
If the windshield wipers have not moved for
several minutes.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front Lighting System works only with the low beams switched on and only at speeds
above about 6 mph (10 km/h). The swivel-mounted lamps automatically improve road illumination
during cornering.
The Adaptive Front Lighting System can be switched on and off in the Infotainment System.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CARInfotainment button.
x Tap the Assist systems function key on the screen.
x Select the menu item Light assistance (main beam control)from the list.
x Tap Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) to enable or disable this feature.
On some models, the headlights move independently of each other, even in straight-ahead driving.
They adapt to weather conditions and speed to better illuminate the roadway. The headlights return to
their original position after a delay, depending on the speed of the vehicle.
.WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you
cannot be seen by other motorists.
x Never use daytime running lights (DRL) to see where you are going. DRL are not bright
enough to light up the roadway and be seen by other motorists. You will not be able to see far
enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is dark. Always switch on the low
beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
x If automatic headlight control (AUTO) is switched on, the low beam headlights still may not
be switched on in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low beam headlights yourself.
x The taillights do not come on when the daytime running lights are switched on. A vehicle
without taillights on cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, rear lights, and turn signals can
temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
“Coming home” and “Leaving home” feature (orientation lighting)

Recalling passenger side mirror settings
x Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.
x Shift the transmission into reverse gear with the ignition switched on.
x The mirror moves back to the regular position when the vehicle moves forwards faster than about
10 mph (15 km/h) or the adjusting knob is turned to the O or L position.
.WARNING
Improper use of the folding outside mirrors can cause personal injury.
x Always make sure that nobody is in the way when folding the mirrors in or out.
x Make sure that you do not get your finger caught between the mirror and the mirror base
when moving the mirrors.
.WARNING
Incorrectly estimating distances with the right outside mirror can cause collisions and
serious injury.
x The right outside mirror has a convex (curved) surface. This widens your field of vision.
But vehicles or other objects seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than
they really are.
x If you use the right outside mirror to judge distances from vehicles behind you when
changing lanes, you could estimate incorrectly and cause a crash and serious injuries.
x Whenever possible, use the inside mirror to more accurately judge distance and size of
vehicles or other objects seen in the convex mirror.
x Always make sure you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
.NOTICE
x Always fold in the outside mirrors when taking the vehicle through an automatic CAR wash.
x Never fold power mirrors in manually because doing so could damage the electrical drive.
To reduce fuel consumption, use outside mirror heating only when needed.
When first switched on, outside mirror heating works with maximum heat for about 2 minutes.
If power mirror adjustment does not work, the outside mirrors can be adjusted by hand by
pressing on the edges of the mirror surface.

.WARNING
The center armrest can restrict the driver's arm movement and cause crashes and serious
personal injury.
x Always keep storage compartments in the center armrest closed while driving.
.WARNING
Never let a passenger, especially a child, ride on the center armrest. Improper seating
position can increase the risk of serious personal injury in a crash.
.The factory-installed AUX-IN-jack and a 12 Volt-socket may be located in this storage
compartment.
Storage compartment in the rear center console

Fig. 113 In the rear center console: Storage compartment.

DVD drive
The fold-down compartment has a DVD drive with media center (HDD), slots for SD CARds, and a
SIM CARd slot (6). Pull down the release (1) to open the fold-down compartment.
See for information and instructions on operating the DVD drive.
Cooling the glove compartment
There is an air vent (5) in the back of the glove compartment. Cool air can be directed into the glove
compartment if the air conditioner is on. Open or close the air vent by turning it.
.WARNING
An open glove compartment door can increase the risk of serious injury during sudden
braking or driving maneuvers or in a crash.
x Always keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is moving.
.NOTICE
Keep the compartment with the DVD drive (6) closed while driving; otherwise, vibration may
damage the DVD drive.
.NOTICE
In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the
glove compartment behind the Owner's Manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through
these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and
damage the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.
DVD changer

Fig. 116 On the right side of the luggage compartment: Cover for DVD changer.

There are 2 cup holders in the rear seat center armrest ⇒ fig. 118. Fold the center armrest down to
use these cup holders.
A cup holder insert ⇒ fig. 119 is factory-installed between the 2 cup holders to provide better retention
for the beverage containers. The insert has fingers to provide additional retention to hold the
beverages upright. The insert can be installed in 2 different height positions. In position (1), (upper
position) the insert provides additional support for taller beverages containers. In position (2), (lower
position) the insert provides normal support. This will help prevent the container from tipping over
when accelerating or turning corners.
.WARNING
Always keep the armrest folded up when the vehicle is moving to reduce the risk of injury.
x Never let anybody, especially children, ride on the rear center armrest or in the center
position on the rear seat when the armrest is folded down. An improper seating position can
increase the risk of serious injury in a crash.

Safety information on Infotainment System
.WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver
distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
x Never let yourself be distracted when setting, adjusting, or using the Infotainment System,
when using your cell phone, or when operating the cell phone controls.
x Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system, your cell phone,
and the cell phone controls only if road, traffic, and weather conditions permit and you will
not be distracted from your driving.
x If you cannot use the Infotainment System, your cell phone, or the cell phone controls
safely while driving, wait until later or find a safe spot where you can pull off the road and
park the vehicle.
x Always set sound volume levels so that you can clearly hear horns, sirens, and other
warning sounds outside the vehicle.
x Setting the sound volume too high may damage your hearing. This applies even if you are
exposed to high volumes for short periods only.
.WARNING
The volume level may suddenly get louder change when you switch media source or connect
a new audio source.
x Always lower the base volume before switching media source or connecting a new audio
source.
.WARNING
Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the navigation system may differ
from the current traffic situation.
x Traffic signs and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and displays
provided by the navigation system.
x Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility
conditions.
.WARNING
External devices that are loose in the vehicle or not properly secured could be thrown around
the interior and cause injuries during a sudden driving or braking maneuver, or in a crash.
x Never put or attach an external device on a door, on the windshield or above or near to the
areas marked “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, the instrument panel and the seat backrests,
or between these areas and the vehicle occupants. External devices could cause serious
injury in an accident, especially when the airbags inflate.

.WARNING
A cell phone on the seat, instrument panel or in other places can be thrown around the inside
of the vehicle during a sudden braking maneuver, a crash or other accident and injure vehicle
occupants.
x Never attach a cell phone to, or place it on, a door, the windshield, or above or near the
areas marked “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, the instrument panel, and the seat backrests,
or between these areas and the vehicle occupants. The cell phone could cause serious injury
in an accident, especially when the airbags inflate.
.WARNING
Always switch off the cell phone when refueling and in areas with a risk of explosion. The
electromagnetic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire.
x The cell phone can automatically log itself into the cell phone network again when the
Bluetooth® connection to the telephone control is interrupted.
.WARNING
If a cell phone not connected to an external aerial is used in the vehicle, electromagnetic
radiation in the interior could exceed limit values. This also applies if the outside antenna is
not installed properly.
x Heart specialists advise that cell phones can adversely affect the way pacemakers work.
Always keep the cell phone and its integrated antenna at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from a
pacemaker.
x Never CARry a cell phone that is switched on in the breast pocket directly over a
pacemaker.
x If you suspect there may be interference with a pacemaker or other medical device, switch
the cell phone off immediately.
.NOTICE
x Your cell phone and the telephone control must always be switched off in areas where
special regulations apply and when the use of cell phones is forbidden. Radiation from a
switched-on mobile phone can interfere with sensitive technical and medical devices,
potentially causing malfunctions or damage to the devices.
x High speeds, poor weather and road conditions as well as the network quality may impair
telephone calls in the vehicle and lead to loss of connection.
General information
When pairing a cell phone with the telephone control using the hands-free profile (HFP) observe the
information for use of a cell phone in the vehicle without connection to the external aerial .
Only use compatible Bluetooth® devices. Information on compatible Bluetooth products is available
from your Volkswagen dealer or on the Internet.
Follow the operational instructions of the mobile phone and the accessory manufacturer.
You may experience poor reception or may be cut off in areas where the signal is weak.

When connecting automatically, the system will first search for the telephone that was last used in
order to reconnect it with the telephone control. If this cell phone is not in the Bluetooth range, the
system will start to search for the cell phone (user) that was used before it.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Enter the PIN code if it is not stored in the telephone control21.
Requirements for automatic connection
d The cell phone needs to have already been paired with the telephone control.
d The cell phone must be switched on and contain a valid SIM CARd to make telephone calls.
d Bluetooth must be activated on the cell phone.
d The mobile phone should have no connection to another Bluetooth device.
d The cell phone must be within the Bluetooth range of the telephone control.
d The ignition must be switched on.
d The cell phone must have been last connected to the telephone control or another cell phone
connected via Bluetooth is no longer in the Bluetooth range of the telephone control or its
Bluetooth feature has been switched off.
.If the automatic connection is made during an active telephone call, the telephone control can
only make a connection via HFP Change the Bluetooth connection to rSAP in order to use all
telephone control functions 27.
.If a Bluetooth connection cannot be set up even though all requirements are fulfilled or if the
telephone control does not function “normally”, the cell phone's system may have crashed. Remove
the battery and insert again. Switch the mobile phone back on and try to establish a Bluetooth
connection.
.Volkswagen recommends not switching on authorization on the cell phone so that you confirm
the connection queries again before each automatic connection setup.

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