Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual / While driving / Starting the engine, changing gear and parking the vehicle / Driving with respect for the environment / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ An economic driving style

→ Driving in a way which will save fuel

Fuel economy, environmental impact and wear on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely on three factors:

Personal driving style.

Conditions of use (weather, road surface)

Technical conditions.

Depending on your personal driving style, a few simple measures can help save fuel by up to 25 %.

WARNING

Adapt your speed and distance to the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

Driving with respect for the environment

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An economic driving style

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Changing gear earlier In principle, the highest gear is always the most economical gear. A rule of thumb for most vehicle ...

Other materials:

Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Warning and indicator lamps
Fig. 152 Instrument cluster display: CCS status display First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Cruise control system (CCS) controls the speed. Several warning and indicator l ...

Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Function and operation
Fig. 157 In centre console: button for setting the adaptive chassis control First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The adaptive chassis control constantly adjusts the suspension characteristics while driving to the road surface and the current driving situa ...