Volkswagen Touareg (2015 year). Instruction

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The compass does not need to be calibrated in vehicles with a factory-installed navigation system.
There is no Compass menu item in this case.

On vehicles without a factory-installed navigation system, the compass is calibrated automatically. If
electrical or metallic accessories are added to the vehicle, the compass must be recalibrated.

Adjusting the compass zone

Switch on the ignition.
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Zone menu items.

Select the compass zone according to the current location

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fig. 16

Adjust and confirm compass zone (1-15) by using the arrow buttons.

Calibrating the compass

In order to calibrate the compass, you need a valid compass zone for the location and enough room to
drive in a circle.

  Switch on the ignition.
  Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Calibrate menu items.
  Confirm the Please drive a full circle to calibrate message by pressing the

button on the multi-function steering wheel, and then drive in a complete circle at about 6 mph
(10 km/h).

During calibration, CAL is shown in the instrument cluster display. The calibration is complete when
the compass direction is displayed.

Service reminder display

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The service appointment reminder is shown in the instrument cluster display

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fig. 13

(3)

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fig. 14

(3)

For more information, please See

⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Maintenance.

Information on maintenance intervals

⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Maintenance.

For vehicles with time- or distance- driven dependent service, fixed service intervals are displayed.

Service reminder

If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed when the ignition is switched on
an Service in --- mi or --- days (Service in --- km or --- days) is shown on
the instrument cluster display.

Service event

When service is due, an audible signal sounds when the ignition is switched on, and a flashing
wrench symbol

is displayed for several seconds. For vehicles with text messages, Service now

is indicated on the instrument cluster display.

Viewing service messages

Service messages can be viewed in the Infotainment System.

Switch on the ignition.

Press the

CAR

Infotainment button.

Tap the Service function key on the screen.

Volkswagen Information System

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Menu structure – overview

Using the instrument cluster menus

Main menu

Vehicle menu

When the ignition is switched on, you can display different types of information in the instrument
cluster. The menu options vary depending on whether you have a Basic or Premium version
Volkswagen Information System. With the Premium instrument cluster display can also be used to
control certain vehicle features.

Buttons on the windshield wiper lever operate the menus for Basic instrument cluster. The Premium
version has control buttons on in the right side of the multi-function steering wheel.

The number of menus in the instrument cluster display depends on the electronics and equipment on
the vehicle.

An authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility may be able to add or
modify functions depending on your vehicle's equipment

Some menu items can only be accessed when the vehicle is not moving.

As long as a priority 1 warning message is displayed, no menus can be accessed on vehicles with the
Premium instrument cluster. In order to display menus, acknowledge the warning by pressing the OK
button on the multi-function steering wheel.

More information:

Outside mirrors
Infotainment System

WARNING

Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distrac-
tion causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!

Never access menus when the vehicle is moving.

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle

battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal con-
venience settings and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle
battery has built up a sufficient charge.

Menu structure – overview

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Vehicle
▪ Vehicle status

▪  Hybrid
▪  Tire pressure
▪  Display since start
▪  Display since refuel
▪  Display long-term
▪  Digital speed (digital speed display).
Navigation
Audio
▪  Source list

–  DAB
–  FM
–  AM
–  Radio memory
–  HDD
–  SD
–  DVD
–  USB
–  Bluetooth
–  TV tuner
–  TV station memory
–  External AV source

Telephone
▪  Directory
▪  Dialed numbers
▪  Missed calls
▪  Received calls

Using the instrument cluster menus

Fig. 17 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Controls for the menus in the instrument cluster.

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Displaying the main menu

Switch on the ignition.

If a message or the vehicle pictograph is displayed, press the OK button

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fig. 17

To scroll through the individual main menu items, push keys

several times

To access a menu item, press the OK button.

Displaying a sub-menu

Press the

button on the multi-function steering wheel to access a submenu.

Press the or buttons until the menu item you want is highlighted. The highlighted menu item

is between the two horizontal lines.

Highlight or confirm the selection with the OK button.

If you make no selection within about 10 seconds, the screen switches back to the previous menu.

Returning to the main menu

Press the

buttons

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fig. 17

Main menu

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Menu

Function

See

Naviga-

tion

Information displays from active navigation
system:

Turn arrows and proximity bars are shown if
route guidance is activated. The design is
similar to the symbols used in the Infotain-
ment System.

If route guidance is inactive, the display
shows the direction of travel (compass direc-
tion) and the name of the road or street you
are now on.

Audio

Display of radio station you are listening to.

Display of CD being played.

Display of various media sources.

Telephone

Display of the directory and various calling
information.

Use of telephone features.

Menu

Function

See

Vehicle

Display of current warnings or text messages
and other system components depending on
the equipment level.

Information and settings for the multi-function
indicator (MFI).

Vehicle menu

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Menu

Function

Vehicle sta-

tus

Display and storage of current warning and information
messages.
This menu item appears only if there are current warn-
ings or text messages. The number of available mes-
sages is shown in the display. Example: 1/1 or 2/2.

Hybrid

Shows the current energy flow for hybrid vehicles

Tire pres-

sure

Display of current tire pressures in vehicles with direct
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

⇒ page 203.

Display

since start

Trip memory: Display and storage of the driving and fuel
consumption data compiled from the time the ignition is
switched on to the time it is switched off.
If the journey is continued within two hours after the
ignition is switched off, the information from the new leg
of the journey is counted as well. The memory is auto-
matically cleared if the vehicle is not driven for more
than two hours.

Display

since refuel

Trip memory: Display and storage of driving and fuel
consumption data. The memory is automatically cleared
when the vehicle is fueled again.

Menu

Function

Display

long-term

Trip memory: Display and storage of the accumulated
driving and fuel consumption data of any number of
single trips up to a total driving time of either 19 hours
and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes, and up to a
total distance of either 1,999.9 miles (1,999.9 km) or
9,999 miles (9,999 km), depending on the instrument
cluster version. If one of the stored values is exceeded,
then the memory is automatically cleared and starts
again from 0.

Digital

speed

Switch the digital speed on or off.
Shows the current vehicle speed in digital form.

Alt. speed

display

Switch the second speed on or off.
Shows the current vehicle speed in digital form.

Back

The display switches back to the main menu.

Possible displays

When selecting 1 of the 3 trip memories

Display since start, Display since refuel, or

Display long-term, you can access the following submenus:

Submenu

Function

Travel time

Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) cor-
responding to the trip memories

Display

since start, Display since refuel, or

Display long-term (toggle).

Current consump-

tion

Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon
(l/100 km) while driving. When units are set to
miles, dashes appear instead of a number when
the engine is running and the vehicle is standing
still. When units are set to kilometers, the display
shows liters consumed per hour when the engine
is running and the vehicle is standing still.

Submenu

Function

Average consump-

tion

Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon
(l/100 km) on trips per trip memories is displayed
once the vehicle has been driven about 330 feet
(100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a
number. The value displayed is updated every 5
seconds.

Range

Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle
can go with the fuel left in the tank the way you
are currently driving. Takes account of the cur-
rent fuel consumption, among other things.

Distance

Distance driven in miles (km) from the time the
ignition was switched on.

Average speed

The average speed is displayed after the ignition
is switched on and the vehicle has been driven
about 300 feet (100 m). Up to this point, dashes
appear instead of a number. The value displayed
is updated every 5 seconds.

AdBlue

This display appears when the AdBlue fuel range
falls to about 1500 miles (2400 km) and then
provides current information as the range contin-
ues to diminish. You must refuel with AdBlue
within this range

Switching between the displays

Press the or button on the multi-function steering wheel.

Clearing a memory manually

Select the memory that you want to clear
Press and hold the OK button on the multi-function steering wheel for about 2 seconds.

Driving checklists and warnings

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Getting ready and driving safely

Driving in other countries

Driving through water on roads

Depending on where the vehicle is used, it might be advisable to install drivetrain underbody protec-
tion. Drivetrain underbody protection can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle underbody and
engine oil pan when driving over curbs, on rough private roads, or on dirt roads, for example.
Volkswagen recommends having the work done by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.

More information:

  Sitting properly and safely
  Transporting
  Starting, shifting, parking
  Saving fuel and helping the environment
  Consumer information

WARNING

Driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may
cause collisions and other accidents, severe personal injuries and even death.

Alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may severely affect perception,

reaction times and safe driving, which may result in the loss of vehicle control.

Getting ready and driving safely

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Checklist

Observe the following points before and during every drive for your own safety, the safety of all pas-

sengers and others

⇒ :

Check proper function of lights and turn signals.

Check tire pressure (Tires) and fuel level (Refueling).

Make sure that all windows are clean.

Make sure that the engine is not covered by blankets or other materials and that the engine air

intake is free of obstacles.

Store items and all luggage safely in the storage compartments, in the luggage compartment and,

where applicable, on the roof

⇒ Transporting.

Always make sure that nothing keeps the pedals from moving freely.

Make sure that children are properly secured by a restraint system appropriate for their size and

weight

⇒ Child safety and child restraints.

Properly adjust front seats, all head restraints and mirrors to the correct height

⇒ Adjusting the

seating position.

Wear shoes that give your feet a good grip and that give you a feel for the pedals.

Make sure that the floormat on the driver side is properly fastened and cannot interfere with the

pedals.

Assume a proper seating position before the vehicle starts to move and keep this position while

driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same

⇒ Adjusting the seating position.

Properly fasten your safety belt before driving the vehicle and wear your safety belt properly at all

times while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same

⇒ Safety belts.

Only transport as many passengers as there are seats and safety belts available.

Never drive if your driving ability has been impaired, for example, by medication, alcohol, or illegal

drugs.

Never let passengers or phone calls distract you while driving and never take your attention off the

road while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment or accessories.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions.

Always obey traffic laws and speed limits.

On long trips make frequent rest stops – at least once every 2 hours.

Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds to their weight and size.

WARNING

Always observe traffic rules and posted speed limits and use common sense. Your good
judgment can mean the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being seri-
ously injured in a crash or other kind of accident.

Regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important both for operational and driving

safety and to help prolong your vehicle's service life. Always follow the scheduled maintenance inter-

vals in the

⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Maintenance, especially for changing the brake fluid. Hard use,

frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very dusty areas, trailer towing, and other factors may make it
necessary to have the vehicle serviced more frequently. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more information.

Driving in other countries

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Checklist

Some countries have special safety standards and emissions requirements that your vehicle may not
meet. Before taking your vehicle to another country, Volkswagen therefore recommends that you ask
your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about the following
issues with regard to the country to which you would like to travel:

Should the vehicle be technically prepared for the trip abroad, such as masking or adjusting head-

lights?

Are maintenance, repair facilities, necessary tools and testing equipment as well as spare parts

readily available for your vehicle?

Are there authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities in the

countries where you will be driving?

For gasoline engines: Is unleaded fuel with the right octane rating readily available?

For diesel engines: Is ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel and AdBlue readily available?

Are engine oil

⇒ Engine oil and other operating fluids that meet Volkswagen quality and perfor-

mance requirements available where you will be driving? For more information, please See
⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Maintenance.

Does the factory installed navigation system work in the countries where you will be driving, and is

navigation data available?

Are special or heavy-duty tires necessary for the kind of driving expected?

NOTICE

Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel
or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.

Driving through water on roads

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Note the following to help prevent vehicle damage when driving through water, for example on flooded
roads:

Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water must not be any higher than

the bottom of the vehicle body

⇒ .

Do not drive faster than walking speed.
Never stop the vehicle, and do not drive in reverse or switch the engine off when driving through

water.

Oncoming vehicles may create waves that raise the water level and make it too deep for your

vehicle to drive through safely.

WARNING

After driving through water, mud, sludge, etc., the brakes react slower and need longer stop-
ping distances.

Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a few careful applications of the

brake. Make sure not to endanger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements.

Avoid abrupt or sudden braking maneuvers immediately after driving through water.

NOTICE

Vehicle components such as the engine, transmission, suspension or electrical system may

be severely damaged by driving through water. To help prevent damage to these components,
have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility after driving through water.

Technical data

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Important vehicle labels

Engine data

Dimensions

Your vehicle's engine type is shown on the vehicle label or in the official vehicle documents.

The specifications in this Manual refer to the base model. The stated values may vary, depending
upon different equipment or models, as well as with respect to special vehicles and vehicles exported
to different countries.

More information:

  Transporting
  Tires and wheels
  Infotainment System
  Saving fuel and helping the environment
  Fuel
  Engine oil
  Engine coolant
  Consumer information

WARNING

Disregarding or exceeding stated values for weights, loads, dimensions and maximum speed
may result in accidents and serious personal injuries.

Important vehicle labels

Fig. 18 Vehicle identification label: Shown in the example with engine identification code CBFA 3.

Fig. 19 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

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Factory-installed safety certificates, stickers, and signs containing important information regarding
vehicle operation can be found in the engine compartment and on certain vehicle components, such
as inside the fuel filler flap, on the passenger sun visor, in the driver door jamb, or on the luggage
compartment floor.

Do not remove, alter, or render unusable or illegible any safety certificates, stickers, and labels.
If vehicle components bearing safety certificates, stickers, or labels are replaced, make certain that

the firm doing the work attaches new conforming certificates, stickers, or labels to the same part of the
new components.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on a plate on top of the instrument panel on the driver side,

and is visible from the outside through the windshield

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fig. 19

. The view window is on the side at the

bottom of the windshield. The vehicle identification number is also stamped into the top of the right drip
channel in the engine compartment. The drip channel is between the spring strut tower and the right

fender. Open the engine hood to read the vehicle identification number

⇒ In the engine compart-

ment.

Viewing the VIN in the Infotainment System

Switch on the ignition.

Press the

CAR

Infotainment button.

Tap the Settings function key on the screen.

Select VIN/Number of keys from the list.

The VIN and the number of programmed remote control vehicle keys are shown in the Infotainment
System screen.

Vehicle identification label

The vehicle identification label is on the left side of the rear panel in the luggage compartment, under
the carpet on the luggage compartment floor, or at the rear of the spare wheel/tire compartment. The
label contains the following information:

(1)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

(2)

Vehicle type, engine output, transmission

(3)

Engine and transmission identification code, paint number, interior. In the example, the engine
classification code is “CBFA”

(4)

Optional equipment, part numbers

Safety Compliance Certification Label

A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the driver door confirms that at time of production all
necessary safety standards and requirements of the traffic safety agency of the respective country
were met. The month and year of production as well as the vehicle identification number may be listed
as well.

Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker

A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the electrical system is located in the
engine compartment next to the engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-002.

Tire inflation pressure label

A tire inflation pressure label is on the driver door jamb

⇒ page 174, Tires and wheels.

Additional high-voltage warning labels

Your vehicle also has additional warning labels that warn again touching high-voltage components

⇒

Hybrid drive.

Engine data

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Gasoline engine

Maximum

power output

Injection

technology

Engine

code

Maximum

torque

No. of cylin-

ders

Displacement

Maximum

power output

Injection

technology

Engine

code

Maximum

torque

No. of cylin-

ders

Displacement

280 hp at 6200
rpm
206 kW at
6200 rpm

FSI

CGRA

3.6L

265 ft-lbs at 2900

- 4000 rpm

360 Nm at 2900 -

4000 rpm

6 cylinders

219.5 CID

(3597 ccm)

Diesel engine

Maximum

power output

Injection

technology

Engine

code

Maximum

torque

No. of cylin-

ders

Displacement

240 hp at
3500-4000
rpm
176 kW at
3500-4000
rpm

TDI

CNRA

3.0L

406 ft-lbs at

1750-2250 rpm

550 Nm at 1750-

2250 rpm

6 cylinders

181.1 CID

(2967 ccm)

Hybrid drive vehicle

Total power

output

Injection

technology

Engine

code

Maximum

torque

(combined)

No. of cylin-

ders

Displacement

380 hp at
5500-6500
rpm
279 kW at
5500-6500
rpm

TSI

CGFA

3.0L

428 ft-lbs at

about 1000 rpm

560 Nm at about

1000 rpm

6 cylinders

182.7 CID

(2995 ccm)

Dimensions

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Volkswagen Touareg (2015 year). Instruction - part 2