In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ from the construction of the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealer before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following points concerning your destination:

Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?

Are the necessary tools, diagnosis equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?

Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the country of destination?

For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?

For diesel engines: is diesel fuel with a low sulphur level available?

Is the correct engine oil ( Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_3 Oil see Engine oil_3 ) and other service fluids in accordance with Volkswagen specifications available in the destination country?

Will the factory-fitted navigation system work in your destination with the navigation data available?

Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?

NOTICE
Driving abroad
Driving through waterVolkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Warning lamps and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Correction
Brake system fault.
Do not drive on!
Use expert assistance immediately .
Brake fluid level is too l ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Changing engine oil
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings The engine oil must be changed regularly
in accordance with the data given in the service schedule.
The engine oil and filter change should always be carried out by a qualified
workshop due to the special tools and kno ...