Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Starting the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Step | The actions should be carried out in the given order only. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Press the brake pedal. Keep it held down until stage 5 has been completed. | |
| 1 a. | Vehicles with a manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch pedal until the engine has been started. | |
| 2. | Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P or N. | |
| 3. |
Only vehicles with diesel engines: to preglow, turn the
vehicle key to position . Indicator lamp
 in the instrument cluster lights up. |
|
| 4. | Turn the vehicle key in the ignition lock to position – do not depress the accelerator. | |
| 5. | Release the vehicle key once the engine has started. | |
| 6. | If the engine does not start, stop the procedure and repeat it after approximately one minute. | |
| 7. | Release the handbrake if you wish to pull away . | |
WARNING
WARNINGStart boosters could explode or cause the engine to suddenly rev.
- Never use a start booster.
NOTICE
- The starter and the engine could be damaged if you attempt to start the engine while the vehicle is in motion or if the engine is started again immediately after it has been switched off.
- When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and over-loading the engine.
- Do not push-start or tow-start the engine. Unburnt fuel could damage the catalytic converter.
Do not warm up the engine by running it with the vehicle stationary, but rather pull off as soon as you can see properly through the windows. This helps the engine reach operating temperature faster and reduces emissions.
Components with a high power consumption are switched off temporarily when the engine is started.
When starting from cold, the engine may be a little noisy for the first few seconds. This is quite normal, and no cause for concern.
At outside temperatures of less than +5° C (+41° F), fumes may be detected under the vehicle if the fuel pre-heater is switched on.
Ignition lock
Fig. 127 Vehicle key positions
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Vehicle key
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Switching off the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
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The actions should be carried out in the given order only.
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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Brake fluid
Fig. 138 In the engine compartment: cap
of the brake fluid container (variant 1)
Fig. 139 In the engine compartment: cap
of the brake fluid container (variant 2)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Brake fluid will gradually absorb water from the surro ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Storing
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Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event
of a breakdown.
Additional information and warnings:
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