2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Owners Manual

Sun protection

Sun visor adjustment:
x Flip the sun visor down toward the windshield.
x Lift out of mounting and move toward the doors ⇒ fig. 89 (1).
x Rotate the sun visor toward the door.
Vanity mirror and lighting
A vanity mirror is behind a cover in the sun visor. When the cover is slid open (2), the light comes on.
The light goes out when you shut the cover or if you flip the sun visor up again.
The vanity mirror light goes out after several minutes. This helps to prevent unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery.
Windshield made of heat-insulating glass

Fig. 91 Heat-reflective windshield with communications window (blue shaded area).

Rear side window sun shade

Fig. 92 Sun shade in the rear right window.
The sun shades for the rear side windows are integrated into the side trim of the respective window.
x Pull the sun shade all the way up by the projecting handle ⇒ fig. 92 (1).
x Insert each eye of the handle into the corresponding mount (2). Make sure that the extended sun shade is safely hooked into both mounts (2).
x Unhook the sun shade at the top and guide it down to retract the blind ⇒ .
NOTICE
To help prevent damage to the shade or the interior rim, do not let the sun shade retract “quickly.”

Windshield wiper and washer

Lights up Possible cause Proper response
F Rain sensor malfunction.
Switch ignition off and on again. If the indicator light comes on again and stays on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
U Windshield and/or rear window wiper malfunction.
Switch ignition off and on again. If the indicator light comes on again and stays on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
Y Windshield and rear window washer fluid level too low. Refill windshield washer reservoir at the next opportunity
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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Windshield wiper lever

Fig. 93 Operating the front windshield wiper.

Fig. 94 Operating the rear wiper.

window is dry. By switching rear window intermittent wiping off and then back on, you can override this feature and activate the rear window wiper immediately.
The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers move.
If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray.
If the front wipers are on, the rear wiper is switched on automatically when backing up.
Windshield wiper functions

Windshield wiper service position

Fig. 95 Windshield wiper in service position.