2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG instrument cluster

Lights up Possible cause Proper response
h È BRAKE Hill Hold malfunction.
Take the vehicle to an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility and have the
system checked.
k Hill Descent Assist switched on. .


Flashes Possible cause Proper response
k Hill Descent assist is regulating the
speed. .

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
.WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
.NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Hill Hold
.

Applicable only in the United States
Indicator lights

Fig. 132 In the instrument cluster display: Cruise control status indications.

Applicable only in Canada
Indicator lights

Fig. 133 In the instrument cluster display: Cruise control status indications.

Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Fig. 275 In the instrument cluster: Fuel gauge for gasoline and diesel fuel.

Lights up Possible cause or meaning ⇒  Proper response
b No engine restart possible! AdBlue fill
level too low.
Stop the vehicle at a safe and appropriate
place with level pavement and refuel
AdBlue
b
No engine restart possible! AdBlue-
system malfunction.
Have the system checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
together
with
>
b AdBlue level is low.
Refill the AdBlue tank within the indicated
number of miles or kilometers Volkswagen
recommends going to an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
b
AdBlue system malfunctioning or not
filled standard AdBlue.
Have the system checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
together
with
>
b AdBlue level is low.
Refill the AdBlue tank within the indicated
number of miles or kilometers Volkswagen
recommends taking the vehicle to an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
b
AdBlue system malfunctioning or not
filled standard AdBlue.
Have the system checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
together
with
>

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
.WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
.NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
AdBlue information
.

In vehicles with selective catalytic reduction, a special urea solution (AdBlue) is injected into the
exhaust system ahead of the catalytic converter in order to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.
AdBlue is stored in a separate tank of the vehicle and should be refilled under normal driving
conditions during service according to the maintenance schedule. The AdBlue tank holds slightly less
than 5 gallons (20 liters).
AdBlue consumption depends on the individual driving style, system operating temperature, and
outside air temperature. Therefore in rare cases AdBlue may have to be refilled between service
events.
Starting with a remaining range of about 1500 miles (2400 km), a reminder to refill AdBlue is displayed
in the instrument cluster. If you ignore the last refill reminder, it is impossible to start the engine again
after it is switched off
Volkswagen recommends that you have the AdBlue tank refilled by an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. If no authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility or other qualified workshop is available, you should refill at least 1.5
gallons (5.7 liters) of AdBlue (3 AdBlue bottles). Refill only the type of AdBlue that Volkswagen has
explicitly approved for your vehicle.
If warning lights ~ and d both come on together, there is a malfunction. Volkswagen recommends that
you take the vehicle to the closest qualified workshop.
AdBlue® is a registered trademark of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) in the
United States, Germany, the European Union and in other countries.
Refilling AdBlue

Fig. 279 Luggage compartment with collapsible spare tire and AdBlue tank.

Fig. 280 AdBlue tank with filler neck cap and refill container.

x Push the outside hood release lever ⇒ fig. 286 (arrow) and lift the hood all the way up. A gas-filled
strut will hold the hood up.
Closing the engine hood
x Pull the hood down to overcome the resistance of the gas-pressure strut ⇒ .
x Let the engine hood drop into the hood latch – do not press it afterwards!
If the hood does not close completely, open it again and close it properly.
When the hood is properly closed, you can see that it fits flush with the other body parts. The indicator
light in the instrument cluster will go out
.WARNING
If the hood is not closed properly, it could fly up and block your view while you are driving.
This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
x After closing the engine hood, check that the hood release lever is properly latched into
the hood latch. The engine hood must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
x If you ever notice that the hood latch is not properly secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop at once and close it.
x Never let anyone get in the way of the hood when closing it.
.NOTICE
x Make sure the windshield wiper arms are resting on the windshield before you open the
hood. Otherwise, the windshield wipers and the hood may be damaged.
x Always put the windshield wiper arms down against the windshield before driving the
vehicle.
.NOTICE
Before opening or closing the engine hood, make sure there is enough room to do so, for
example when the vehicle is in a garage.