2017 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG center console

Use the insert only in the cup holder in the rear center armrest. The insert cannot be installed in the cup holder in the front center console. Attempting to do so can scratch the surface.

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 128 Rear center console: Open cover for access to the 12 Volt socket.

Fig. 129 Front center armrest storage compartment, luggage compartment, lower front center console: Open-ing the cover of the 12 Volt socket.

x In the storage compartment in the lower front center console.
Opening and closing the cover in the rear center console
x Reach into the recess from below ⇒ fig. 128; fold the cover up in the direction of the arrow and hold it open.
x The cover is spring-loaded and closes when you let it go.
Opening and closing the 12 Volt socket covers in the front center armrest storage compartment, luggage compartment, lower front center console
x Grasp the cover on the side ⇒ fig. 129 and open it in the direction of the arrow; hold it open.
x The cover is spring-loaded and closes when you let it go.
NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may become damaged.
x 12 Volt socket:
– Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with applicable guidelines.
– Never feed current into the socket with a solar panel, for example.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.
115 Volt outlet in the vehicle

Fig. 130 Rear center console: Open cover for access to the 115 Volt outlet (if equipped).

Outlet
⇒ fig. 130
(2)
Maximum power draw
115 Volts 150 watts (300 watts peak consumption)

The maximum power draw at any one outlet must never be exceeded. Electrical devices should have information on them that says how much power they draw.
115 Volt outlet
The outlet can only be used if the engine is running .
Connecting an electrical device: Insert the plug as far as it goes into the outlet in order to unlock the integrated childproof lock. There is electricity in the outlet only after the childproof lock is unlocked.

LED display on the outlet
Green continuous
light:
The child-proof lock is un-
locked. The outlet is opera-
tional.
Red flashing light: Malfunction, such as cutoff due
to current overload or over-
heating.

Opening and closing the cover in the rear center console
x Reach into the recess from below; fold the cover up in the direction of the arrow and hold it open.
x The cover is spring-loaded and closes when you let it go.
Overheating cutoff
The inverter in the 115 Volt outlet shuts off automatically above a certain temperature. The shutoff prevents overheating in case of excessive power consumption of connected devices or at high ambi-ent air temperatures. The inverter switches back on automatically after a cool-down period. Connected devices which were left switched on come back on again. For this reason, switch off connected electri-cal devices if the inverter switches off due to overheating.
DANGER
Improper use of the 115 Volt outlet can cause electrical shock, burns, and severe personal injury.
x Never spill liquids on the socket.
x Never plug an adapter or an extension cord into the 115 Volt outlet. Otherwise, the inte-grated child-proof lock is switched off and the outlet is live.
x Never stick anything that conducts electricity, such as a knitting needle, into the contacts of the 115 Volt outlet.

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).
Starter button

Fig. 247 In the front center console: Starter button of the Keyless Access locking and starting system.

NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Electronic parking brake

Fig. 252 In the lower front center console: Switch for the electronic parking brake.

Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) on and off

Fig. 253 In the front center console: Button to manually switch ASR on and off.

Hybrid functions and modes

Fig. 257 In the lower center console: E-MODE button for extended electro-mode drive.

Fig. 258 Hybrid menu in the instrument cluster display: Current electric power level.