First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The underside of the vehicle is coated to protect it from corrosion and damage. The protective coating on the underside of the vehicle could be damaged when driving. Volkswagen recommends therefore that the protective coating on the underside of the vehicle and on the running gear should be checked regularly and repaired if necessary.

CAUTION
De-icing door lock cylinders
Cleaning the engine compartmentVolkswagen Touran Service Manual. Safety Precautions
Caution
Risk of damaging the battery cells at too high of
drying temperatures!
Observe the maximum drying time of 30 minutes at a
drying temperature of +80 C (176 F).
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Volkswagen Touran Service Manual. Heel and Toe Wear
Heel-and-toe wear is step-like wear of individual tread
blocks, due to which an increased rolling noise can develop. The
heel-and-toe wear is caused by the uneven distortion of the
tread blocks in the contact patch. Heel-and-toe wear appears in
more extr ...