2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Owners Manual

Lift points for the vehicle

Fig. 308 Front lift point for workshop hoist or floor jack.

Fig. 309 Rear lift point for workshop hoist or floor jack.
The vehicle may only be raised at the lift points shown in illustrations and ⇒ fig. 309. If the vehicle is
lifted at different points, vehicle damage ⇒ and serious injuries may occur ⇒ .
Workshop hoists that use fluid cushions (receiving platforms) must not be used for lifting the vehicle.
There are many precautions that have to be followed when lifting a vehicle on a workshop hoist or floor jack. Do not try to lift a vehicle on a workshop hoist or floor jack unless you have the training, knowledge, and experience to be able to do so safely.
Information about lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack

WARNING
Improperly lifting your vehicle with a workshop hoist or floor jack can cause the vehicle to fall off the hoist or jack and cause serious personal injury.
x Always read and heed the operating instructions from the floor jack manufacturer and legal regulations if necessary before using the floor jack to lift the vehicle.
x Never let anyone stay in the vehicle when it is being lifted or when it is off the ground.
x Always lift your vehicle only at the designated lift points shown in the illustrations
⇒ fig. 308 and ⇒ fig. 309. Not using the designated lift points can cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack when heavy parts such as the engine or transmission are removed.
x Always make sure that the vehicle's lift points lie as flat as possible and centered on the carrier plates of the floor jack.
x Never start the engine when you have raised the vehicle on the floor jack. The engine vibrations and vehicle movements could knock the vehicle off the floor jack.
x If you must work under a vehicle raised on a floor jack, always make sure that the vehicle is safely supported on safety stands intended for that purpose that are strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle.
x Never use the floor jack as a ladder or step ladder.
x Always make sure that the weight of the vehicle is not heavier than the lifting capacity of the floor jack and safety stands being used.
NOTICE
x To help prevent serious vehicle damage, never lift the vehicle by the engine oil pan, transmission housing, or by the front or rear axles or suspension.
x To help prevent damage to the underbody or chassis, always insert a rubber pad between the hoist and the lifting points. In addition make sure the lifting arms have enough clearance.
x The lifting arms should not touch side sills or other parts of the vehicle.

In an emergency

Checklist
For your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following steps in the order listed
⇒ :
1. Park the vehicle at safe distance from traffic and on a suitable surface ⇒ .
2. Switch on emergency flashers by pressing the  switch ⇒ fig. 310.
3. Apply the electronic parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving.
4. Shift the transmission into Park (P)
5. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch
6. Have all passengers exit and go to a safe location away from moving traffic, such as behind a guard rail.
7. Take all vehicle keys with you when leaving your vehicle.
8. Set up a warning triangle or other warning device in order to alert other motorists and cyclists.
9. Let the engine cool down and get expert assistance if necessary.
If the emergency flashers are on, use the turn signal lever to indicate a direction or lane change, for example when the vehicle is being towed. This temporarily interrupts the emergency flashers.
Switch on the emergency flashers when:
x Traffic suddenly slows down or stops in front of you to warn those approaching from behind.
x In any emergency situation.
x If the vehicle breaks down.
x When being towed.
Always obey traffic laws that govern the use of emergency flashers where you are driving.
If the emergency flashers are not working, a different method – as permitted by law – must be used to alert other motorists and cyclists to the breakdown.
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common sense.
WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter get very hot and can cause a fire and serious personal injury.
x Never park where parts of the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as dry grass, brush, leaves, spilled fuel, etc.
The vehicle battery will be drained if the emergency flashers are on for a long time – even if the ignition is switched off.

Emergency closing and opening

NOTICE
To help prevent vehicle damage, carefully remove and properly reinstall parts after emergency locking or unlocking.
Manually unlocking and locking the driver door

Fig. 311 Door handle on driver door: Concealed lock cylinder.

Function Using the emergency key
Convenience opening Insert the emergency key into the driver door lock, turn counterclockwise, and hold.
Convenience closing Insert the emergency key into the driver door lock, turn clockwise, and hold.

To cancel the function, release the emergency key.
The driver door can be unlocked separately from the inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle
to open the door ⇒ Power locking and closing system.
The anti-theft alarm system is not activated when the vehicle is locked with the emergency key
⇒ Power locking and closing system.
Manually locking the passenger doors

Fig. 312 On the front side of the right rear door: Emergency lock, covered by a rubber seal.

Fig. 313 Locking the vehicle using the emergency key.

The passenger door and rear doors can each be locked manually. This will not activate the anti-theft alarm system.
x Open the door.
x Remove the rubber seal on the front side of the door. The seal is marked with a lock 1 ⇒ fig. 312.
x Take the emergency key out of the remote control vehicle key ⇒ Vehicle key set.
x Insert the emergency key into the vertical slit and turn the key away from the vehicle ⇒ fig. 313.
x Re-insert the rubber seal and completely close the door.
x Make sure that the door is locked.
x Repeat the procedure for other doors if necessary.
x Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Doors can be unlocked separately from the inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle once. If
necessary, pull the door handle again ⇒ Power locking and closing system.
Opening the rear hatch from inside the luggage compartment

Fig. 314 Inside the luggage compartment: Remove the cover plate in the rear hatch.

Fig. 315 Inside the luggage compartment: Release lever in the rear hatch.