In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ from the construction of the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealer before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following points concerning your destination:

Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?

Are the necessary tools, diagnosis equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?

Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the country of destination?

For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?

For diesel engines: is diesel fuel with a low sulphur level available?

Is the correct engine oil ( Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_3 Oil see Engine oil_3 ) and other service fluids in accordance with Volkswagen specifications available in the destination country?

Will the factory-fitted navigation system work in your destination with the navigation data available?

Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?

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Driving abroad
Driving through waterVolkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Changing bulbs in the front headlights
Fig. 216 In the engine compartment: covers
on the left front headlight Ⓐ Dipped beam headlight, Ⓑ Turn signal, Ⓒ Daytime running
light and main beam headlight and Ⓓ Side light in the case of vehicles with halogen
headlights.
Fig. 217 In the engine compartment: covers
on the left fr ...
Volkswagen Touran Service Manual. Snow Chains
Snow Chins, Assembly and Replacing
Snow chains may be mounted only on the drive wheels.
If the vehicle has AWD, then snow chains may be used on the
front wheels only.
Snow chains are not possible with all wheel/tire
com ...