Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Checklist
Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.
Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.
Apply the handbrake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .
Allow the engine to cool down.
Children and other persons should be kept well away from the engine compartment.
Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.
The following jobs should always be carried out in the given order before working in the engine compartment  :
WARNING
- Follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings  ...
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 172 The bonnet release lever is
located in the driver side footwell.
Fig. 173 Release lever for opening the
bonnet in the radiator grille
First read and observe the introductory
informa ...
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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Handling of seat covers  
→ Cleaning cloth seat covers, fabric trim and Alcantara upholstery  
→ Cleaning and caring for natural leather covers  
→ Cleaning leatherette upholstery  
↠...
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 ...