First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
In some vehicles, the instrument cluster will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle is in motion to reduce fuel consumption.
Display | Meaning |
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Current gear is optimal. |
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A higher gear is recommended. |
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A lower gear is recommended. |
Information on cleaning the diesel particulate filter
The exhaust system management recognises a diesel particulate filter which is filling up and aids the self-cleaning process of the diesel particulate filter by recommending the most suitable gear when driving. This may mean driving with increased engine speed in exceptional cases .
CAUTION
Driving in the correct gear can reduce fuel consumption.
The display on the gear-change indicator will disappear when the clutch pedal is depressed.
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 10 Overview of the front passenger
side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive
vehicles
Key for :
Location of front passenger front airbag
in the dash panel
Key-operated switch in the stowage compartment
for switching off the front passen ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning lamps and indicator lamps
→ Pedals
→ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
→ Automatic gearbox: selecting a gear
→ Changing gear using Tiptronic
→ Driving wi ...