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
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Fig. 199 Under the floor covering in the
luggage compartment: vehicle tools, breakdown set ① and removable ball coupling
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Fig. 200 On the left of the luggage compartment
behind a cover: vehicle tools and removable ball coupling ②
First read and observe the introductory information
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Volkswagen Touran Service Manual. Current Draw Test
WARNING
Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator
do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must
not be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing,
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