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. Indicator lamps and fuel gauge
Fig. 166 In the instrument cluster: fuel
gauge for petrol and diesel
Fig. 167 In the instrument cluster: natural
gas gauge
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Pointer position
Possible ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Using the vehicle in other countries and continents
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings In the factory, the vehicle is produced
specifically for a certain country and complies with this country's registration
regulations valid at the time of vehicle production.
If the vehicle is going to be sold in anothe ...