Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Checklist

Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual / Before the journey / Before setting off / Driving tips / Checklist

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

Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage which is caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servicing work or lack of availability of Genuine Parts.

Driving abroad

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings ...

Driving through water

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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
Fig. 131 Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed manual gearbox First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The positions of the individual driving gears are shown on the gearshift lever . Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal. Move the gearshift lever t ...

Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Underseal
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The underside of the vehicle is coated to protect it from corrosion and damage. The protective coating on the underside of the vehicle could be damaged when driving. Volkswagen recommends therefore that the protective ...