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. Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during the journey
to ensure your own safety and the safety of all your passengers :
Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure ( Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Tyres see Wh ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Sun visors
Fig. 78 Sun visor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Various positions for the driver and
front passenger sun visors:
Folded down over the windscreen.
Pulled out of the bracket and swung over towards the door .
Make-up mirror ligh ...