Fig. 179 In the engine compartment: removing the battery cover
Fig. 180 Engine compartment: pushing up the vehicle battery sleeve
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle batteries. The vehicle battery is otherwise maintenance free.
Vehicles with a start/stop system ( ) are fitted with special vehicle batteries. For technical reasons, it might not be possible to check the electrolyte level in these vehicle batteries.
Preparation
Opening the battery cover
Depending on the engine fitted to the vehicle, the vehicle battery covers have a different design:
Checking the electrolyte level
Colour display | Action |
---|---|
Light yellow or without colour | The electrolyte level of the vehicle is too low. The vehicle battery should be checked and replaced by a qualified workshop if necessary. |
Black | The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery is correct. |
WARNING
Any work on the vehicle battery can cause serious chemical burns, explosions and electric shocks.Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Front view
Fig. 2 Overview of the front of vehicle
Key for :
Sensor or camera window on the mirror base for:
Rain sensor
Main beam control / automatic main beam control
Lane Assist
Road sign recognition (Sign Assist)
Front windscreen wipers
Bonnet
Bonne ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Convenience sub-menu
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Convenience menu
Function
Central locking system
Door unlocking
The following doors are unlocked when the vehicle is
unlocked with the vehicle key, dependin ...