2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG transmission

Lower front center console

Fig. 7 Overview of lower front center console (4MOTION).
Key to fig. 7:
(1) Automatic transmission selector lever
(2) Storage compartment
– with 12 Volt socket
(3) Starter button for Keyless Access locking and starting system 34!24 – 34/0
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(4) Button for:
– Electronic parking brake G
(5) Button for:
– Driving with electric motor %--/$%
– Anti-slip regulation (ASR) m
(6) Rotary knob for setting drive mode (On-road / Off-road)
(7) Cup holders
(8) Storage compartment in the center armrest

x OR: The rear hatch is opened.
x OR: The vehicle is mechanically unlocked using the emergency vehicle key.
Convenience features
To use the convenience closing feature to close all power windows, hold your finger on the lock sensor
surface ⇒ fig. 25 (2) on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows close.
Remove your finger from the lock sensor surface (2) to stop the function. If you touch the unlock
sensor surface 1 on the inside of the door handle immediately after releasing the lock sensor surface 1
(arrow), all of the windows will open (safety function). Pinch protection is active during convenience
closing of the windows.
The settings in the Settings – Convenience menu determine which doors open when the door
handle sensor surface is touched.
.CAUTION
If a valid vehicle key is within range of the rear hatch, the Easy Open feature can deploy unin-
tentionally in some cases and open the rear hatch: for example, when sweeping the ground
or floor below the rear bumper, if there is a strong stream of water or steam or when CARry-
ing out maintenance or repairs around the rear bumper. If the rear hatch opens unintentional-
ly, it can injure anyone or damage anything in its way.
x Never leave a valid vehicle key within range of the rear hatch unattended.
.NOTICE
The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a
valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle. All windows may open if you turn the spray of
water or steam away from and then back onto the door handle sensor surface in quick succes-
sion.
.The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.
.If the automatic transmission is not in Park (P) position, the electronic steering column lock will
not lock and the vehicle will not lock via sensors in the front door handles or the remote control vehicle
key.
.If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not
be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access The vehicle can still be manually
locked or unlocked with the emergency key.
.The driver message Key not in range appears in the instrument cluster display if there is
no remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the remote control
vehicle key. The key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes
with the signal (such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic
devices such as cell phones can also interfere with the signal.
.Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the
door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem.

Storing driver seat settings to the driver door memory buttons
x Apply the electronic parking brake.
x Shift the transmission into neutral.
x Sit on the driver seat and adjust it to the desired position
x Adjust both outside mirrors
x Adjust the steering wheel position
x Press the SET button until the LED lights up (arrow).
x Within about 10 seconds press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3⇒ fig. 55. The LED will
extinguish and a chime signal will confirm the memory storage.
Storing front passenger seat settings to the front passenger door memory buttons
x Apply the electronic parking brake.
x Shift the transmission into Neutral (N).
x Sit on the front passenger seat and adjust it to the desired position
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the SET button until the LED lights up (arrow).
x Within about 10 seconds press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 The LED will go out and a
chime sounds to confirm that settings have been.
Storing the passenger side outside mirror setting for backing up
x Apply the electronic parking brake.
x Shift the transmission into Neutral (N).
x Switch on the ignition.
x Briefly press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 on the driver door.
x Shift the transmission into Reverse (R).
x Adjust the passenger outside mirror, to provide good visibility of the curb for example.
x The mirror position you have set is automatically stored and assigned to the selected memory
button.
The passenger-side outside mirror automatically adjusts back from the position stored for backing up
when the vehicle moves forward at about 10 mph (15 km/h) or more or when the rotary knob is rotated
from (R) into a different position.
Cancellation conditions when storing settings for the memory buttons
When one of the following conditions is met, the storing process will be cancelled:
x Charging condition of the vehicle battery is weak.
x Repeated pressing of the SET button within about 10 seconds.
x Readjustment of the seat position within about 10 seconds after pressing the SET button.
Recalling stored memory settings
x With the vehicle door open and the ignition off , the stored setting positions can be recalled and set
automatically. For this, tap the corresponding memory button 1, 2 or 3 in the respective vehicle door
briefly. After about 10 minutes, the stored positions can not be set automatically.
x OR: With the vehicle door closed and the ignition .on press and hold the corresponding memory
button on the vehicle door until the stored positions are reached.

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.

x Weight distribution is especially bad if the towing vehicle is empty and the trailer is loaded. If you
absolutely must drive with this combination, drive with extra CARe and at a reduced speed.
Starting off with a trailer on hills
Depending on how steep the hill is and the combined towing weight, a parked vehicle with trailer can
roll backwards when you first start moving.
When starting off with a trailer on a hill:
x Depress and hold the brake pedal.
x Pull and hold the G button to use the electronic parking brake to keep the vehicle and trailer from
rolling backwards.
x Put the transmission in Drive (D).
x Release the brake pedal.
x Drive ahead slowly at first.
x Do not release the G button until the engine has enough driving power for the vehicle to start
moving.
x Drive ahead slowly
.WARNING
Improper trailer towing can cause loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury.
x Driving with a trailer and CARrying heavy or bulky items changes the way the vehicle
handles and increases the distance it needs to stop safely.
x Always watch what is happening up ahead and around you. Brake earlier than you would
if you were not towing a trailer.
x Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the
vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.
x Reduce your speed even more than you otherwise would when going downhill and under
unfavorable load, weather, or wind conditions.
x Drive especially CARefully and accelerate gently. Always avoid sudden maneuvers and
hard braking.
x Be especially CAReful when passing other vehicles.
x Reduce speed immediately if the trailer shows even the slightest sign of swaying.
x Never try to stop the swaying by accelerating.
x Always obey speed limits. In some areas speed limits for vehicles towing trailers are lower
than for vehicles without trailers.

.NOTICE
Exceeding the gross weight ratings can cause extensive vehicle damage that is not covered by
any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.
.NOTICE
Towing a trailer of any kind with a vehicle that has a diesel engine and automatic transmission
will cause overheating and expensive engine as well as other damage to your vehicle that will
not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Never install a trailer hitch on one of
these vehicles.

BT: Bluetooth audio transmission
.WARNING
The volume may suddenly get louder when you switch media source or connect a new audio
source.
x Always lower the base volume before switching media source or connecting a new audio
source.
.NOTICE
Excessively loud or distorted playback can damage the vehicle speakers.
Track or chapter selection in audio and video menu

On Hybrid vehicles depending on the environmental conditions and the current operating state
of the vehicle, either the combustion engine will be started or pure electric departure will be
enabled. This leaves the combustion engine off for the time being. In both cases, the vehicle
REA DY indicator will be displayed in the instrument cluster ⇒ table .
To stop the engine, again turn the vehicle key to the left or right and release. vehicle key can
then be removed from ignition switch.
To switch off the engine, turn the vehicle key either clockwise or counterclockwise and release.
The vehicle key can be removed from the ignition switch when the transmission shift lever is in
the (P) position.
If you use the wrong key
If an unauthorized remote control vehicle key has been inserted into the ignition switch, it can be
removed as follows:
x The vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition unless both the key and the selector lever
have been moved to the correct position. Press the release button on the transmission selector lever,
move the selector lever to the Park (P) position and release the button. The vehicle key can now be
removed.
.WARNING
Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and
vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious personal
injury.
x Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the
vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of
year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
x Heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in
temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly
in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and
death, particularly to small children.
x Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a
stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.
.Leaving the key in the ignition for a long time when the engine is not running will drain the
vehicle battery.
.Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position other than Park (P) when the
ignition is switched off can drain the vehicle battery.
. The vehicle key can be removed from the ignition switch only when the transmission is in Park
.(P). You may have to press the release button on the transmission selector lever to put the lever into
Park (P).