2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG sensor

Function Action
Switching the DRL back on: – Release the parking brake. – OR: Turn the light switch to the  position.
Static cornering lights
Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper, which on some models are also static cornering lights. On some models the static cornering lights may be integrated in the headlights. At speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h), the light on one side of the vehicle will come on when you turn a corner. If you turn to the right, the right fog light comes on; turn left and the left fog light comes on. The light dims and goes out when the steering wheel is straightened out again.
When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up.
The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. If you are using automatic headlight
control (headlight switch in the !54/ position) ⇒ fig. 87, they work only when the headlights have been automatically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in
the / position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on ⇒ Switching lights on and off.
Automatic headlight control !54/
Automatic headlight control is a convenience feature only and cannot always recognize all driving situations.
If the light switch is in the !54/ position, the outside vehicle lighting and the instrument lighting are
automatically switched on at dusk/nightfall and off in normal daylight in the following situations ⇒ :

Automatic activation: Automatic deactivation/change to daytime running lights:
If the low-light sensor registers darkness, for example when driving through a tunnel. If sufficient brightness is registered.
If you drive faster than about 87 mph (140 km/h) for several seconds. If you drive slower than about 40 mph (65 km/h) for several seconds.
If the rain sensor recognizes heavy rain and switches the windshield wipers on. If the windshield wipers have not moved for several minutes.
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front Lighting System works only with the low beams switched on and only at speeds above about 6 mph (10 km/h). The swivel-mounted lamps automatically improve road illumination during cornering.
The Adaptive Front Lighting System can be switched on and off in the Infotainment System.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Settings function key on the screen.
x Select the menu item Lights and vision from the list.
x Tap Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) to enable or disable this feature.
The feature is enabled when the check box in the Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) function key is checked =.

Function key: More information
30 Sec. : The lighting delay period is about 30 seconds. Tap the function to select the setting and close the window.
To close the window without changing the setting, tap X .
“Leaving home” feature
The “Leaving home” feature can be enabled or disabled in the Infotainment System. The lighting delay period can also be adjusted in the Infotainment System.

Function key: More information
Off : Feature is switched off. Tap the function to select the setting and close the window.
10 Sec. : The lighting delay period is about 10 seconds. Tap the function to select the setting and close the window.
20 Sec. : The lighting delay period is about 20 seconds. Tap the function to select the setting and close the window.
30 Sec. : The lighting delay period is about 30 seconds. Tap the function to select the setting and close the window.
To close the window without changing the setting, tap X .
Switching the “Coming home” and “Leaving home” features on and off
The “Coming home” feature must be switched on manually. The “Leaving home” feature is automatically controlled by a low-light sensor.

“Coming home” Action
Switch on: – Switch off the ignition.
– Operate the headlight flasher for about 1 second ⇒ page 119.
Opening the driver door switches on the “Coming home” feature. The delay period starts when the last vehicle door or the rear hatch is closed. The “Coming home” lighting is switched on when the driver door is open, the headlight switch is set to AUTO, and the low light sensor detects darkness. The delay period starts once the last vehicle door or the rear hatch is closed.
Switch off: – Automatically after the preset delay period is over.
– Automatically if any door or the rear hatch is still open about 60 seconds after activation.
– Turn the light switch to the / position.
– Switch on the ignition.

“Leaving home” Action
Switch on: – Unlock the vehicle when the light switch is not in the / position and the low-light sensor registers darkness. Unlock the vehicle if the light switch is in the AUTO position and the low-light sensor registers darkness.
Switch off: – Automatically after the preset delay period is over.

“Leaving home” Action
– Lock the vehicle.
– Turn the light switch to the / position.
– Switch on the ignition.
Background lighting in the outside mirrors
The background lighting in the outside mirrors lights up the area close to the doors while you are getting into or out of the vehicle. It is switched on when the vehicle is unlocked, a vehicle door is opened, or the “Coming home” or “Leaving home” feature is activated. If the vehicle is equipped with a light sensor, the background lighting in the outside mirrors is only switched on in darkness.
The lights stay on for about 10 seconds (lighting delay period). The “Coming home” and “Leaving home” features can be enabled and disabled in the Infotainment System.
If the “Coming home” feature is switched on and the driver door is opened, no acoustic warning will sound to alert that the light is still on.
Instrument panel lighting and headlight range adjustment

Fig. 88 Next to the steering wheel: Control for instrument cluster lighting.

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.

x Always carefully fold the windshield wiper arms down against the windshield before driving the vehicle
Rain sensor

Fig. 96 Windshield wiper lever: Adjusting rain sensor A.

Fig. 97 Sensitive rain sensor surface.

x Press the CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Assist systems function key on the screen.
x Tap the function key Rain sensor to enable or disable the rain sensor.
If the box in the Rain sensor function key is checked =, the feature is enabled.
Possible reasons for changes in the way the rain sensor works
The rain sensor may misread what is happening in the detection zone of its sensitive rain-sensor
surface ⇒ fig. 97 (arrow) and not work for a number of reasons, which include:
x Worn out wiper blades: Worn out wiper blades may leave a film of water or wiping streaks; this can cause the wipers to run longer, to wipe more often, or to wipe continuously at high speed.
x Insects: Insects hitting the sensor cause wiping.
x Salt streaks: Salt streaks on the windshield from winter driving can cause wiping more often or continuously on glass that is almost dry.
x Dirt: Caked-on dust, wax, any other buildup on the windshield (lotus effect), or car-wash detergent residue can lower the rain sensor's sensitivity and cause it to react too slowly or not at all.
x Crack in the windshield: If a stone hits and chips the sensitive surface while the rain sensor is on, this will trigger a wiper cycle. After that, the rain sensor will recognize the change and recalibrate itself to respond to the smaller detection zone. Depending on the size of the chip, the sensor's reaction pattern may or may not change.
WARNING
The rain sensor cannot always recognize rain and activate the wipers.
x Switch the wipers on manually when water on the windshield reduces visibility.
Clean the sensitive area of the rain sensor regularly and check the wiper blades for wear or damage.
To remove wax and coats of polish safely, we recommend using an alcohol-based windshield cleaner.
Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid

Fig. 98 In the engine compartment: Cap of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

If the light striking the sensor is filtered or blocked (such as by a sunshade), the auto-dimming inside mirror will not work properly or may not work at all.
Outside mirrors

Fig. 100 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for outside mirrors.

x The tread depth of new tires can differ between tire models and manufacturers because of different design features and tread design.
Replacing tires
x Tires should be replaced in pairs and not individually (both front tires or both rear tires at the same
time) ⇒ .
x Replace tires only with tires that have the same specifications, including width and diameter, load and top speed rating as the tires approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle and model.
x Never use tires that are larger or wider than the dimensions of the tires approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle and model. Larger tires could scrape and rub on the vehicle body or other parts of the vehicle.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) considerations
Factory-installed wheels are equipped with a sensor that constantly monitors tire pressure, then
transmits this information to the TPMS ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). If you are going to replace the wheels, make sure that the new wheels also have sensors that are compatible with the TPMS on your vehicle. New wheels with sensors have to be recognized and integrated into the system. The new wheels and sensors are recognized and integrated when driving off the first time.
If you install wheels that do not have sensors, or have sensors that are not compatible, the TPMS will not work properly. In this case, the TPMS will not be able to monitor tire pressure or warn you if pressure is low. An error message may appear in the instrument cluster display or the TPMS will switch itself off.
x Whenever you change sensors, you have to install new valves and seals. Please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer of an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Always drive with the valve caps securely installed. We recommend using factory-supplied valve caps. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to replace lost caps.
If you install new tires that differ the original Volkswagen specifications, for your vehicle and model, the benchmark tire inflation pressure values stored in your vehicle's TPMS may have to be adjusted (reprogrammed). This requires professional assistance. For more information, contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Installing replacement tires with steel cord body plies in the tire sidewall may cause malfunction of the TPMS, and is not recommended (cord material information in molded on the tire sidewall).
Always check the TPMS indicator light after replacing one or more tires on your vehicle. If the indicator light is on, the TPMS is not working properly. Your replacement tire might be incompatible with the system, or some component of the TPMS may be damaged.
For detailed information about TPMS, how it works and what you need to know ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
WARNING
New tires tend to be slippery and must be broken in.
x Always drive with special care for the first 350 miles (560 km) to help reduce the risk of losing control, a collision, and serious personal injuries.