2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Owners Manual

.NOTICE
If the vehicle is not used for a longer period, the high-voltage battery will run down. To keep
the high-voltage battery in good condition, the vehicle needs to be driven at least every 2
months for at least 30 minutes or 15 miles (20 km).
x If the high-voltage battery is dead, the gasoline engine will not start. Contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop
for assistance.
Special considerations for hybrid vehicles

Fig. 257 Warning label on high-voltage hybrid components (A). Warning label on covers which are over high-
voltage hybrid components (B).

Fig. 258 In the engine compartment: Coolant expansion tank, low temperature cooling circuit.
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Removing the engine compartment cover requires a certain degree of skill. If you have any doubts at
all, Volkswagen recommends having the cover removed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Jump-starting
If the 12 Volt electrical system is not working because the 12 Volt vehicle battery is dead, the hybrid
vehicle can be started with the high-voltage hybrid battery if its charge is adequate. For this purpose,
the vehicle has jump start terminals in the engine compartment. You must open the opening for jump
starting. ⇒ fig. 259 (5) in the cover ⇒ fig. 259 (3) to get to the jump-start terminals in the engine
compartment .
Hybrid warning labels
There are additional warning labels that warns against touching hybrid system components. The
warning labels are placed:
x on each high-voltage component for example in the engine compartment or underneath the
luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 257 A.
x in the engine compartment on the hood latch CARrier B.
For procedures regarding stickers and labels .
.NOTICE
When refilling operating fluids, make sure not to confuse them. Otherwise serious
malfunctions and engine damage can occur!
Removing and installing engine compartment cover

Fig. 259 Engine hood open: Engine compartment cover.
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Explanation of fig. 259:
(1) Center cover.
(2) Right cover.
(3) Left cover.
(4) Retainers.
(5) Opening for jump starting.
(6) Warning label for high-voltage hybrid components.
(7) Engine compartment seal.
Engine compartment covers (1) and (3) must be removed in the following situations:
x Changing light bulbs in the left headlight assembly.
Engine compartment covers (1) and (2) must be removed in the following situations:
x Changing light bulbs in the right headlight assembly.
x Adding engine coolant to the low temperature coolant circuit .
Removing engine compartment cover
When removing any part of the engine compartment cover, always pull CARefully on the relevant
attachment points ⇒ .
x Open the engine hood

Starting assistance systems

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
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Points 1 to 3 must all be met at the same time:
3. The transmission must be in Reverse (R), Drive (D), or Sport Drive (S) and the foot brake
must be depressed to keep the vehicle from moving.
4. To drive off, take your foot off the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator within
2 seconds.
Release the brake as you gently depress the accelerator.

Hill Hold is immediately deactivated:
x If any requirement listed in the table above is no longer met (see page 439, Hill Hold is activated
automatically when the following conditions are all met at the same time).
x If the engine is not running smoothly or the engine malfunctions.
x If the engine stalls or is switched off.
x If the transmission is in Neutral (N).
x If a tire does not have enough road contact (such as when the vehicle is tipped or at an angle).
.WARNING
The intelligent technology of Hill Hold cannot overcome the laws of physics. Never let the
increased convenience provided by Hill Hold tempt you into taking risks.
x The Hill Hold feature cannot hold the vehicle in all hill start situations (for example, if the
surface is icy or slippery).
x Hill Hold can only help keep the vehicle from moving for less than 2 seconds. After that,
the brakes will be released and the vehicle can roll down the hill.
Hill Descent Assist
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x OR: At speeds over 18 mph (30 km/h).
x OR: If the driver brakes or accelerates.
.WARNING
Always be ready to apply the brakes. Otherwise accidents and injuries can occur.
x Hill Descent Assist is merely a driving aid and cannot always slow the vehicle down
enough under on downhill grades.
x The vehicle may pick up speed despite the use of Hill Descent Assist.
.The Hill Descent Assist also works when you are backing down a hill.

Park Distance Control (PDC)