2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Owners Manual

Applicable only in Canada
Opening or closing the power sunroof

Fig. 33 In the headliner: Rotary switch for the power sunroof. (A) Turn the rotary switch to slide the sunroof
open or closed. (B) Press or pull the switch to tilt open or to close.
.

The sunshade opens automatically when the power sunroof opens if the shade was previously
completely closed or in front of the glass roof. The sunshade remains in the previous position and
does not close automatically with the sunroof. The sunshade cannot be closed completely until the
power sunroof is closed.
If your power sunroof will not close properly, do not try to close it yourself, doing so can cause serious
and expensive damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Special
knowledge and tools are required to close the power sunroof if it will not close on its own. To help
prevent damage to the sunroof, have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility help you close and repair the power sunroof.
.The comfort position (B) provides sufficient ventilation without loud wind noise.
Applicable only in the United States
Opening or closing the power sunroof

Fig. 34 In the headliner: Rotary switch for the power sunroof. (A) Turn the rotary switch to slide the sunroof
open or closed. (B) Press or pull the switch to tilt open or to close.

Function Switch position Action
To tilt open the tilting roof
fully:
(4) Push the rear part of the switch briefly.
To stop the one-touch
feature:
(4) or (5) Push or pull switch again briefly.
To set an intermediate
position: (4) to (5) Pull or push the rear part of the switch briefly
until the desired position is reached.
To close fully: (5) Pull the rear part of the switch briefly.

The power sunroof only works when the ignition is on. You can still open or close the power sunroof
for several minutes after you switch off the ignition, as long as the driver or front passenger door has
not been opened.
All procedures are interrupted as soon as the rotary switch is operated.
The sunshade opens automatically when the power sunroof opens if the shade was previously
completely closed or in front of the glass roof. The sunshade remains in the previous position and
does not close automatically with the sunroof. The sunshade cannot be closed completely until the
power sunroof is closed.
If your power sunroof will not close properly, do not try to close it yourself, doing so can cause serious
and expensive damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Special
knowledge and tools are required to close the power sunroof if it will not close on its own. To help
prevent damage to the sunroof, have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility help you close and repair the power sunroof.
.The comfort position provides sufficient ventilation without loud wind noise.
Applicable only in the United States
Opening or closing the sunshade

Fig. 35 In the headliner: Buttons for sunshade.

Function Response
To open fully (one-touch
feature): Briefly press the ⇒ fig. 35 (1) button.
To stop the one-touch
feature: Briefly press the (1) button or the (2) button.
To set an intermediate
position:
Keep the (1) button or (2) button pressed until the position has been
reached.
To close fully (one-touch
feature): Briefly press the (2) button.

You can still use the sunshade for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the
driver or passenger door has not been opened.
When the power sunroof is completely open the sunshade is automatically moved to a ventilation
position.
When the power sunroof is in the tilt position the sunshade will also open a small gap.
When the power sunroof is open, the electrical sunshade can only be closed up to the front edge
of the glass roof.
Applicable only in Canada
Opening or closing the sunshade

Fig. 36 In the headliner: Buttons for sunshade.

Function Response
To close fully (one-touch
feature): Briefly press the (2) button.

You can still use the sunshade for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the
driver or passenger door has not been opened.
When the power sunroof is completely open the sunshade is automatically moved to a ventilation
position.
When the power sunroof is in the tilt position the sunshade will also open a small gap.
When the power sunroof is open, the electrical sunshade can only be closed up to the front edge
of the glass roof.
Power sunroof – convenience closing feature

.WARNING
CAReless or unsupervised use of the sunroof can cause serious injuries.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
x Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
x Never leave children or persons requiring assistance unattended in the vehicle, especially
if they have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key
can lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and operate the sunroof.
x The sunroof can still be opened or closed for a short period after the ignition has been
switched off, as long as the driver or passenger door is not opened.
.WARNING
Closing the sunroof without pinch protection can cause severe injuries.
x Always be CAReful when closing the sunroof.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close the
sunroof.
x Pinch protection does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against
the roof frame, thereby causing injury.
.If the sunroof malfunctions or pinch protection does not operate properly. See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

.WARNING
Improper use of the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter can cause serious or even fatal
personal injury.
x Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.
x When programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter, you may be operating a
garage door or estate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to
help prevent serious personal injury or property damage.
x When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will
need to stand on a ladder or step stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and
serious injury.
x Never use the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does
not have the safety stop-and-reverse feature, as required by federal safety standards. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
x A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse,
does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious injury or death.
x Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer
when using the remote controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.
Programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

Fig. 37 Roof keypad: Buttons for the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter.

Fig. 38 Infotainment System: HomeLink® Universal Transmitter menu.