Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Opening the tailgate
Fig. 29 In the vehicle key: button for unlocking the tailgate.
Fig. 30 Tailgate release button from the outside
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Before opening the tailgate, always remove any items of luggage that are on the luggage carrier attached to the tailgate .
Unlocking with the vehicle key
Press and hold the
button for approximately two seconds.
Open the tailgate within two minutes otherwise it will lock again automatically.
Opening the tailgate
Raise the tailgate slightly using button (arrow). The tailgate opens automatically.
WARNING
- The tailgate may not always be detected as being unlocked if there is a carrier and items attached to it. The tailgate may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion if it is unlocked.
At outside temperatures of less than 0 °C (+32 °F), the gas-filled struts cannot always lift the opened tailgate automatically. In this instance, guide the tailgate up by hand.
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Correction
The tailgate is open o ...
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle
recesses for closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the handles in ...
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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Upper section of the centre console
Fig. 7 Overview of the upper section of
the centre console
Key for :
Hazard warning lights button
Stowage compartment
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
front airbag switch-off function
Controls for:
Heating and fresh air system
Air conditioning system (m ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Stowing items of luggage
→ Driving with an open tailgate
→ Driving a loaded vehicle
→ Vehicle-specific weight ratings
Heavy items must always be stowe ...
