Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Electronic immobilizer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.
There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition lock.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when you take the vehicle key out of the ignition lock.
The engine can only be started using a genuine Volkswagen vehicle key with the correct code. Coded vehicle keys are available from a Volkswagen dealership .
If a non-authorised vehicle key has been used, the display in the instrument cluster will show SAFE or Immobilizer active!. The vehicle cannot be used if this occurs.
The vehicle cannot be operated properly if you do not have a genuine Volkswagen key.
Switching off the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Step
The actions should be carried out in the given order only.
1. ...
Engine pre-heating
Fig. 128 The front left-hand side of the
bumper: cover ① and connecting socket ② for engine pre-heating
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For the engi ...
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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Correction
Engine management system malfunction (Electronic
Power Control).
The engine should be checked by a qualified works ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Tow-rope or tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. Only use a tow-rope if
you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
It is advisab ...
