Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual / While driving / Starting the engine, changing gear and parking the vehicle / Driving with respect for the environment / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ An economic driving style

→ Driving in a way which will save fuel

Fuel economy, environmental impact and wear on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely on three factors:

Personal driving style.

Conditions of use (weather, road surface)

Technical conditions.

Depending on your personal driving style, a few simple measures can help save fuel by up to 25 %.

WARNING

Adapt your speed and distance to the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

Driving with respect for the environment

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An economic driving style

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Changing gear earlier In principle, the highest gear is always the most economical gear. A rule of thumb for most vehicle ...

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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Warning lamps
Fig. 51 Warning lamp in the instrument cluster First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lights up or flashes Possible cause Correction The driver and front passenger seat belts are not fas ...

Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Fig. 186 In the luggage compartment: handwheel for securing the spare wheel First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Removing the spare wheel Open the tailgate. Fold up the rear cover in the variable luggage compartment floor and secure it on the ...