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 ...
Other materials:
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 10 Overview of the front passenger
side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive
vehicles
Key for :
Location of front passenger front airbag
in the dash panel
Key-operated switch in the stowage compartment
for switching off the front passen ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
Fig. 197 Removing the cover of the gearshift
gate
Fig. 198 Unlocking the selector lever
lock manually
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings If the power fails in the vehicle (for example if the
battery is discharged) and the vehicle has to be pushed or ...