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. Displays
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Depending on the vehicle equipment level, various information
can be displayed in the instrument cluster :
Warning and information messages
Mileage displays
Time
Outside temperature
Selector ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Fitting the removable ball coupling
Fig. 106 Overview: removable
ball coupling
Fig. 107 In the rear bumper:
removing the cover of the towing bracket.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The removable ball coupling is located
in the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment either ...