2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Owners Manual

Sockets

Opening the 12 Volt socket cover

Fig. 120 Rear center console: Open cover.

Fig. 121 Front center armrest storage compartment: Opening the cover of the 12 Volt socket.

Maximum power draw

Socket Maximum power draw
12 Volts 120 watts
115 Volts 150 watts (300 watts peak consumption)

The maximum power draw at any one socket must never be exceeded. Electrical devices should have
information on them that says how much power they draw.
If 2 or more electrical devices are connected at the same time, the total power draw of all connected
devices must never be more than 190 watts ⇒ .
12 Volt socket
The 12 Volt socket works only when the ignition is switched on.
If the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the vehicle battery will be drained by any device that
is plugged in and turned on. For this reason, never use the electrical sockets unless the engine is
running.
To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical devices connected to a 12
Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.
The vehicle may have 12 Volt sockets at the following places:
x In the storage compartment in the front center armrest.
x In the rear center console.
x In the luggage compartment.
x In the storage compartment in the lower front center console.
115 Volt socket
The socket can only be used if the engine is running ⇒ .
Connecting an electrical device: Insert the plug as far as it goes into the socket in order to unlock the
integrated childproof lock. There is electricity in the socket only after the childproof lock is unlocked.

LED display on the socket ⇒ fig.122
Green continuous light: The child-proof lock is unlocked. The
socket is operational.
Red flashing light: Malfunction, such as cutoff due to current
overload or overheating.

Overheating cutoff
The inverter in the 115 Volt socket shuts off automatically above a certain temperature. The shutoff
prevents overheating in case of excessive power consumption of connected devices or at high
ambient air temperatures. The inverter switches back on automatically after a cool-down period.
Connected devices which were left switched on come back on again. For this reason, switch off
connected electrical devices if the inverter switches off due to overheating.

.DANGER
Improper use of the 115 Volt socket can cause electrical shock, burns, and severe personal
injury.
x Never spill liquids on the socket.
x Never plug an adapter or an extension cord into the 115 Volt socket. Otherwise, the
integrated child-proof lock is switched off and the socket is live.
x Never stick anything that conducts electricity, such as a knitting needle, into the contacts
of the 115 Volt socket.
.NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may
become damaged.
x 12 Volt socket:
– Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with
applicable guidelines.
– Never feed current into the socket with a solar panel, for example.
x 115 Volt socket:
– Do not connect devices or plugs which are too heavy, such as a grid power supply adapter or
cord, directly onto the socket.
– Do not connect lamps containing neon tubes.
– Only connect devices to the socket with voltage consistent with the voltage of the socket.
– For devices with a high starting current, the integrated over-current shutoff will prevent them
from being switched on. In this case, disconnect the power supply from the device and reconnect
after about 10 seconds.
.Some devices may not work very well when connected to the 115 Volt socket due to low
wattage.
.Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.

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
Connecting cables of external devices may obstruct visibility through the windshield or other
windows.
x Route cables so as not to interfere with the driver.
.WARNING
Opening a CD or DVD player's housing can lead to injuries from invisible laser radiation.
x Always have CD or DVD players repaired only by a qualified workshop.
.NOTICE
Improper insertion or insertion of an improperly fitting memory CARd can damage the locking
mechanism in the memory CARd slot.
x Pay attention to the proper insertion position
x Excessive pressure can destroy the locking mechanism in the memory CARd slot.
x Only use suitable memory CARds.
.NOTICE
x When inserting and removing CDs and DVDs, always hold them at right angles to the front
of the unit. Inserting or removing them at an angle to the DVD drive may lead to scratching.
x Inserting a second CD or DVD while a CD or DVD is inserted or is being ejected can destroy
the DVD drive. Always wait until the data storage device is completely ejected.
.NOTICE
Any foreign objects attached to a data medium and non-round data storage devices can
damage the DVD drive.
x Only clean 12-cm standard CDs or DVDs should be used!
– Do not attach stickers or other items to the date storage device. Stickers may peel off and
damage the drive.
– Do not insert 8-cm single CDs or non-round CDs (shaped CDs) or DVDs.
– Do not insert DVD-Plus, Dual Discs and Flip Discs, as these are thicker than standard CDs.

Operation basics

.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.