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
Engine pre-heatingVolkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Coming home and Leaving home functions (orientation lighting)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The Coming home function must be
switched on manually. However, the Leaving home function is controlled automatically
by a light-sensitive sensor.
Coming home
Action
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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Handbrake
Fig. 136 Handbrake between the front seats
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Applying the handbrake
Lift the handbrake lever up fully.
The handbrake is applied when indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster .
Releasing the ha ...