Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Running-in  

 → Accessories and parts  

 → Service fluids and consumables  

 → Repairs and technical modifications  

 → Repairs and faults in the airbag system  

 → Retrofitting two-way radios  

 → Information stored in the control units  

 → Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle without a connection to the external aerial  

 → Vehicle lifting points  

Additional information and warnings:

• Seat belts  

• Airbag system  

• Roof carrier  

• Towing a trailer  

• Ashtray and cigarette lighter  

• Electrical sockets  

• Toll card reader  

• Braking, stopping and parking  

• Pull-away assist systems  

• Parking distance warning  

• Park Assist system  

• Reversing assistant (Rear Assist)  

• Cruise control system (CCS)  

• Adaptive chassis control (DCC)  

• Tyre monitoring system  

• Preparation for working in the engine compartment  

• Engine oil  

• Engine coolant  

• Battery  

• Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior  

• Cleaning and caring for the interior  

• Consumer information  

• ⇒ BookletRadio,

• ⇒ BookletNavigation system,

• ⇒ BookletProvision for a mobile telephone,

WARNING

Unsuitable spare parts and accessories as well as incorrectly carried out work, modifications and repairs can lead to damage to the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.

• Volkswagen strongly recommends you use only approved Volkswagen accessories and Volkswagen Genuine Parts^®. These parts and accessories have been specially tested by Volkswagen for suitability, reliability and safety.

• Repairs and modifications to your vehicle should only be carried out by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and qualified personnel.

• Never fit parts to your vehicle that are in any way different from the factory-fitted parts.

• Never secure or mount objects such as drink holders, telephone holders either on or next to the airbag covers or within the deployment zone of the airbag.

• Only use rim/tyre combinations which have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.