2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Owners Manual

Fig. 29 Opening rear hatch from the outside.

Closing the rear hatch

Fig. 30 Opened rear hatch: Recessed grip for closing.

Power operation of the rear hatch

Fig. 31 Button in the open rear hatch.

x Stop the opening process at the desired opening angle.
x Press the .button in the open rear hatch ⇒  for at least 3 seconds. This saves the opening
angle.
The warning flashers will blink and a chime will sound to confirm that the angle has been saved.
To completely open the rear hatch again you must first save a new opening angle.
x Unlock the rear hatch and open it to the saved position.
x Manually push open the rear hatch as far as it will go. This requires some strength.
x Press the .button in the open rear hatch for at least 3 seconds.
x The opening angle has been reset to the factory setting.
.WARNING
Improper or unsupervised closing of the rear hatch can cause severe injuries.
x Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially
with the rear hatch left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the rear hatch shut,
becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold
depending on the season. Temperatures can quickly levels that can cause unconsciousness
or death, particularly to small children.
.WARNING
A closed rear hatch cannot open completely and an open rear hatch cannot close
automatically if a luggage rack is installed on it or if it is covered by a heavy layer of snow. In
this case, you will have to hold the rear hatch or prop it up to keep it open.
.NOTICE
Before opening or closing the rear hatch, make sure there is enough room to do so, as for
example when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.
.NOTICE
x Remove any luggage or bicycle rack mounted on the rear hatch before opening the hatch.
.NOTICE
If the system is operated too often in succession, it will shut itself off to help prevent
overheating.
x The feature can be used again as soon as the system has cooled down. In the meantime,
the rear hatch can be opened or closed by hand, though this requires some strength.
x If the vehicle battery or the fuse is blown when the rear hatch is open, the rear hatch system
must be reset. To reset the rear hatch, it must be closed once.
Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing
the rear hatch.

Power windows

Switches in the driver door
Key to fig. 32:
(1) For the windows in the front doors.
(2) For the windows in the rear doors.
(3) Safety switch.
Opening or closing windows

Function Action
Opening: Press the switch.
Closing: Pull the switch
Stopping automatic
movement:
Press/pull the switch again.
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The safety switch (left/right) (3) deactivate the left
hand and right hand power windows in the rear
doors. The yellow indicator light in the switch lights
up when activated. The electric child safety locks
also prevent the rear doors from being opened from
the inside.

The power windows operate only when the ignition is switched on.
You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the
driver or front passenger door has not been opened. When the vehicle key has been removed from
the ignition and the driver door has been opened, the power windows cannot be opened or closed.
.A separate button for controlling the window is located in the front passenger door.
Power windows – features

Function Using the remote control vehicle key
Convenience
opening Press and hold the unlock button on the remote control vehicle key.
Convenience closing Press and hold the lock button on the remote control vehicle key.

From outside the vehicle (vehicles with Keyless Access), hold your finger on the lock sensor surface
on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows close.
Convenience closing closes the windows first and then the power sunroof.
The Infotainment System can be used to set various convenience opening options.
Setting convenience opening options in the Infotainment System
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CARInfotainment button.
x Tap the Settingsfunction key on the screen.
x Select Remote control keyfrom the list.
If the check box in a function key is checked =, the feature is switched on.

Function key: supplementary information
= Front windows: Convenience opening opens front windows. Tap the function key to deactivate the
feature.
= Rear windows: Convenience opening opens rear windows. Tap the function key to deactivate the
feature.

.WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
x When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children,
remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power
windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front
passenger door has not been opened.
x Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power
windows and keep them from being opened and closed.
.If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection will not
work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
right away.
.Convenience closing of the power windows from the outside requires removing the cover cap of
the lock cylinder on the driver door. The cover cap must be reinstalled after the vehicle is locked.

Power sunroof