In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ from the construction of the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealer before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following points concerning your destination:

Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?

Are the necessary tools, diagnosis equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?

Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the country of destination?

For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?

For diesel engines: is diesel fuel with a low sulphur level available?

Is the correct engine oil ( Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_3 Oil see Engine oil_3 ) and other service fluids in accordance with Volkswagen specifications available in the destination country?

Will the factory-fitted navigation system work in your destination with the navigation data available?

Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?

NOTICE
Driving abroad
Driving through waterVolkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Rims
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings The design of the wheel bolts is matched
to the rims. If different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the
right length and correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that
wheels are fitted secure ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Tyre damage
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings Damage to tyres and rims is often not
readily visible. If you notice unusual vibration or the car
pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged
.
Reduce your speed immediately if you s ...