2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG fuel consumption

Menu Function
Tire pressure Display of current tire pressures in vehicles with direct Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System.
Display since
start
Display and storage of the driving and fuel consumption data compiled from
the time the ignition is switched on to the time it is switched off.
If the journey is continued within two hours after the ignition is switched off,
the information from the new leg of the journey is counted as well. The
memory is automatically cleared if the vehicle is not driven for more than
two hours.
Display since
refuel
Display and storage of driving and fuel consumption data. The memory is
automatically cleared when the vehicle is fueled again.
Display long-
term
Display and storage of the accumulated driving and fuel consumption data
of any number of single trips up to a total driving time of either 19 hours and
59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes, and up to a total distance of either
1,999.9 miles (1,999.9 km) or 9,999 miles (9,999 km), depending on the
instrument cluster version. If one of the stored values is exceeded, then the
memory is automatically cleared and starts again from 0.
Digital speed Switch the digital speed on or off.
Shows the current vehicle speed in digital form.
Alt. speed
display
Switch the second speed on or off.
Shows the current vehicle speed in digital form.
Back The display switches back to the main menu.

Possible displays

Submenu Function
Travel time Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) corresponding to trip
memories 1 and 2 (toggle).
Current consumption Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) while
driving. When units are set to miles, dashes appear instead of a
number when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing
still. When units are set to kilometers, the display shows liters
consumed per hour when the engine is running and the vehicle is
standing still.
Average consumption Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) on trips
per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle) is displayed once the vehicle
has been driven about 330 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes appear
instead of a number. The value displayed is updated every 5
seconds.
Range Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can go with the
fuel left in the tank the way you are currently driving. Takes ac-
count of the current fuel consumption, among other things.
Distance Distance driven in miles (km) from the time the ignition was
switched on.
Average speed The average speed is displayed after the ignition is switched on
and the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). Up to this
point, dashes appear instead of a number. The value displayed is
updated every 5 seconds.

.WARNING
x A wet seat can cause the seat heating to malfunction and increase the risk of serious
burns.
x Always make sure the seats are dry before using the seat heating.
x Never sit on the seat with wet clothes.
x Never put damp or wet things including clothes on the seat.
x Never spill liquids on the seats.
.NOTICE
x To help prevent damage to electrical and other parts in the seat, do not kneel on the front
seats or apply concentrated pressure to a small area of the seat or backrest.
x Liquids, sharp objects and things that do not let the heat in the seat escape into the air,
including, for example, a child restraint, a blanket or seat covers on the seat can damage seat
heating.
x If you smell an odor, immediately shut off seat heating and have it checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Never install leather upholstery on a vehicle with seat heating that originally had cloth
upholstery. The seat heating elements for seats with cloth seats will overheat if the cloth
upholstery is replaced with leather upholstery.
.Switch off seat heating when it is not needed to help reduce unnecessary fuel consumption.
Memory seats

Fig. 55 Memory buttons in the upper part of the driver and front passenger doors.

Recalling passenger side mirror settings
x Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.
x Shift the transmission into reverse gear with the ignition switched on.
x The mirror moves back to the regular position when the vehicle moves forwards faster than about
10 mph (15 km/h) or the adjusting knob is turned to the O or L position.
.WARNING
Improper use of the folding outside mirrors can cause personal injury.
x Always make sure that nobody is in the way when folding the mirrors in or out.
x Make sure that you do not get your finger caught between the mirror and the mirror base
when moving the mirrors.
.WARNING
Incorrectly estimating distances with the right outside mirror can cause collisions and
serious injury.
x The right outside mirror has a convex (curved) surface. This widens your field of vision.
But vehicles or other objects seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than
they really are.
x If you use the right outside mirror to judge distances from vehicles behind you when
changing lanes, you could estimate incorrectly and cause a crash and serious injuries.
x Whenever possible, use the inside mirror to more accurately judge distance and size of
vehicles or other objects seen in the convex mirror.
x Always make sure you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
.NOTICE
x Always fold in the outside mirrors when taking the vehicle through an automatic CAR wash.
x Never fold power mirrors in manually because doing so could damage the electrical drive.
To reduce fuel consumption, use outside mirror heating only when needed.
When first switched on, outside mirror heating works with maximum heat for about 2 minutes.
If power mirror adjustment does not work, the outside mirrors can be adjusted by hand by
pressing on the edges of the mirror surface.

Function key: Effect
Energy flow: Energy flow to the high-voltage battery (battery charge).
On-board computer: Display of different vehicle values for example average fuel economy and
consumption.
Fuel economy: Display of fuel consumption and the regeneration of the high-voltage battery when
driving.

Changes made in settings menus are automatically applied once the menu is closed.
Assist systems menu

When driving on the highway or freeway, a constant, moderate speed is more efficient and
economical than constantly accelerating and braking. Usually you can reach your destination just as
quickly by driving at a moderate, but steady speed.
The cruise control system can assist in maintaining a uniform driving style.
Moderate use of extra electrical loads
Comfort inside the vehicle is nice and important, but it is important to use them in an environmentally
conscious manner.
Some devices can increase fuel consumption when activated (examples):
x Climate control system (air conditioner): If the climate control system has to produce starkly
contrasting temperatures, it requires a large amount of energy, which is generated by the engine. The
temperature in the vehicle should therefore not be extremely different from that of the outside
temperature. It may be helpful to ventilate the vehicle before driving and then to drive a short distance
with the windows open. After that, switch on the air conditioner with the windows closed. Keep the
windows closed when driving at high speeds. Open windows increase fuel consumption.
x Switch off seat heating once it has served its purpose.
x Switch off the windshield and rear window defroster as soon as the windows are free of fog and
ice.
Additional factors that increase fuel consumption (examples):
x Malfunctioning engine control.
x Driving in the mountains.
x Towing a trailer.
Fuel-efficient driving

Fig. 249 Fuel consumption at 2 different outside air temperatures.

Fig. 250 Fuel consumption in l/100 km at 2 different outside air temperatures.
.

Driving
situations Requirements and conditions Vehicle behavior
– CAReful use of E-MODE button
⇒ fig. 251.
The high-voltage battery discharges quickly
with the E-MODE button switched on. This
can increase fuel consumption since driving
in electric mode is preferred in this case,
even though the combustion engine would
be more efficient.
Driving on
country roads
and highways.
– Conscious easing off of the
accelerator, to enable longer sailing
distance.
By easing off the accelerator, the
combustion engine is automatically
switched off and de-clutched. The vehicle
glides without engine power.
- Reducing speed by easing off the
accelerator early and not by
braking.
Sailing possible. Reduction of speed this
way is more fuel-efficient than through
braking.
- Avoid speeds of over about 160
km/h (99 mph).
Efficient sailing is possible with a speed of
about 160 km/h (99 mph) .
- CAReful selection of gear (S).
Sporty driving style with activated sport
programme increases fuel consumption.
Efficient sailing in sport programme with
combustion engine automatically switched
off is possible with a speed of about 70
km/h (43 mph).
Driving in cold
months.
- Do not warm up the combustion
engine by running it with the
vehicle stationary.
The temperature of the combustion engine
increases very slowly, but fuel consumption
increases considerably.
– CAReful use of heating for
windshield and the rear window,
outside mirror, seat and steering
wheel.
This prevents energy from being lost and
saves energy for the electric motor.
- Never leave the vehicle in a
garage over night.
This prevents the high-voltage battery and
the vehicle interior from cooling down too
much. The optimal temperature of the high-
voltage battery is reached quicker at the
beginning of the journey and the
combustion engine can be switched off
quicker when the vehicle interior is
sufficiently heated.

could be used for reducing fuel consumption with a foresighted driving style. Even in this case, the rev
counter in the instrument cluster displays zero engine speed (0 engine revolutions).
Brake energy regeneration (Recuperation/charge)
When the vehicle brakes, the electrical energy is generated by the electric motor, which works as an
alternator and charges the high-voltage battery. The same thing occurs while the vehicle is coasting to
a stop or driving downhill.
Energy regeneration is shown in the instrument cluster display or on the Infotainment System screen.
The combustion engine may be switched off automatically in this situation. The instrument cluster
tachometer will show zero engine speed (zero engine revolutions).
Automatic starting - combustion engine
The combustion engine is started automatically in a number of situations.
x Engine temperature is too low.
x Catalytic converter temperature is too low.
x High-voltage battery being charged at high rate when decelerating. The high-voltage battery
cannot absorb any more energy and for this reason the electric motor cannot brake the vehicle. The
combustion engine comes on to help slow the vehicle down (engine brake).
x Engine hood is open.
x Leaving the vehicle when the electric motor is still “live”. The status of the electric motor is not
always obvious, particularly when the combustion engine is not running. The combustion engine will
therefore start if the driver's safety belt is unlatched or the driver's door is opened when the
transmission is in Park (P) or Neutral (N) .
Energy flow display

Fig. 253 Energy flow display (Variant 1). Left: Instrument cluster. Right: Infotainment System.

Fig. 254 Energy flow display (Variant 2). Left: Instrument cluster. Right: Infotainment System.