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. Checklist
Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment
if you are not familiar with the necessary procedures and the general safety
requirements or only incorrect operating equipment and service fluids as well
as unsuitable tools are available ! Have the work carried out ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Washing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings The longer substances such as insects,
bird droppings, resinous tree sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or
road salt and other corrosive materials remain on the vehicle, the more damage
they do to the paint ...