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 ...

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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Checklist
Using seat belts : Regularly check the condition of all seat belts. Keep the seat belts clean. Never let any foreign bodies and liquids get on to the seat belt, the latch plate or into the slot for the seat belt buckle. Do not trap or damage the ...

Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Brake assistance
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The Park Assist system helps the driver by braking automatically. The automatic braking does not replace the driver's responsibility for the accelerator, brake and clutch . Restricting speed to prevent cancellation ...