The following jobs should always be carried out in the given order before working in the engine compartment :

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.

WARNING
Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment
Opening and closing the bonnetVolkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Lower section of the centre console
Fig. 8 Overview of the lower section of
the centre console (left-hand drive vehicles)
Fig. 9 Overview of the lower section of
the centre console (right-hand drive vehicles)
Key for and :
Ashtray
Cigarette lighter or 12-volt socket
Stowage compartment
Lever for: ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Changing bulbs in the front bumper
Fig. 218 In the front bumper, right-hand
side: removing the headlight
Fig. 219 Changing the bulbs in the headlights
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The jobs should be carried out in the given order only:
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