Get Driving Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

Driving

Steering

Steering information

Steering

Power steering on an electromechanical steering system adjusts automatically based on the driving speed, the steering

torque, and the steering angle of the wheels. Electromechanical power steering works only when the engine is running. The

steering also works if the start-stop system engages and the engine switches off.

If the power steering system is impaired or malfunctioning, a signiﬁcantly greater amount of force than normal must be used to

steer ⇒

On vehicles with Driving Mode Selection, power steering handling can be inﬂuenced by the selected driving mode.

WARNING

Depending on the equipment, power steering may only work when the engine is running. If the power steering is not

functioning, the steering wheel becomes stiff, making it much more difﬁcult to steer. That can result in loss of control of the

vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never let the vehicle roll when the engine is stopped.

Troubleshooting

Steering malfunction

The red warning light turns on or ﬂashes.

The electromechanical steering is malfunctioning.

It may be difﬁcult to move the steering wheel because the electromechanical steering system is malfunctioning.

Do not continue driving!

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Steering malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on or ﬂashes.

The steering is stiffer or more sensitive than usual.

The indicator light comes on permanently:

1. Restart the engine and drive the vehicle slowly for a short distance.

2. If the indicator light stays on, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The indicator light blinks:

1. Turn the steering wheel back and forth slightly.

2. Switch the ignition off and back on.

3. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster display.

4. If the indicator light continues to ﬂash after switching the ignition back on, do not continue driving. Contact an authorized

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Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Pedals

Information on the pedals

Fig. 90 In the footwell: pedals.

Accelerator pedal.

Brake pedal.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from moving. This can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle

and increases the risk of serious or fatal injuries.

Make sure all pedals can always be pressed without obstructions.

Only use ﬂoor mats that are suitable for your vehicle.

Always attach ﬂoor mats securely in the footwell.

Never place ﬂoor mats or other carpet over the installed ﬂoor mat.

Make sure no objects can enter the driver footwell while driving.

Remove any objects from the footwell when the vehicle is parked.

Wear shoes that give your feet good grip for operating the pedals.

WARNING

Not paying attention to road trafﬁc can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always comply with the applicable driving regulations and speed limits and think ahead while driving.

Take regular breaks on long drives. You should take a break at least every two hours.

WARNING

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Alcohol, drugs, medication, and prescription narcotics can considerably impair perception, reaction times, and driving

safety, which can result in loss of vehicle control. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Do not drive under the inﬂuence of alcohol, drugs, medication or prescription narcotics.

WARNING

If a brake circuit is malfunctioning, the brake pedal may need to travel farther in order to stop the vehicle. A longer braking

distance could cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Press the brake pedal down farther if braking power is reduced.

Brakes

Information on the brakes

Breaking in brake pads

During the ﬁrst approx. 200 to 300 km (approx. 100 to 200 miles), new brake pads do not yet have their full braking efﬁciency

and ﬁrst need to be “worn in” ⇒

. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force by pressing ﬁrmly o

the brake pedal. During the break-in period, the braking distance during full braking or automatic braking is longer than with

brake pads that have been broken in. During the break-in period, avoid full braking and situations that place a heavy load on

the brakes, such as driving too close to the vehicle ahead.

Brake pad wear

Brake pad wear depends on driving conditions and style. When driving frequently in cities and on curves or with a sporty

driving style, have your brake pads checked frequently by suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

External inﬂuences on the brake

When driving with wet brakes, for example after driving through water, in heavy rain, or after washing your vehicle, the braking

efﬁciency can be reduced by moisture or ice on the brake discs. You must “dry” the brakes as soon as possible by braking

carefully at high speeds. Make sure there is no vehicle behind you and that you do not endanger anyone else on the road ⇒

A coating of salt on the brake discs and brake pads reduces the braking efﬁciency and increases the braking distance. If you

do not apply the brakes for long periods of time on salt-covered roads, you must brake carefully to clean off the layer of salt ⇒

Leaving the vehicle parked for long periods of time, low mileage, and avoiding heavy braking can contribute to corrosion on

the brake rotors and dirty brake pads. If you usually avoid heavy braking or if there is corrosion present, occasional heavy

braking at high speeds is recommended to clean the brake rotors and pads. Ensure that you do not endanger any other

vehicles or anyone else on the road ⇒

WARNING

Driving with worn brake pads or a malfunctioning brake system can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

If you suspect that the brake pads are worn or the brake system is malfunctioning, immediately ﬁnd a suitably

qualiﬁed professional and have the brake pads checked and worn brake pads replaced. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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WARNING

Up to the ﬁrst approx. 300 km (approx. 200 miles), new brake pads do not yet have their full braking efﬁciency and ﬁrst

need to be "worn in". Insufﬁcient braking efﬁciency can increase the risk of accidents. This can cause serious or even fatal

injuries.

Increase the pressure on the brake pedal if reduced braking efﬁciency can be felt.

To reduce the risk of accidents, serious injuries, and loss of vehicle control, drive with extra caution when the brake

pads are new.

During the break-in period for new brake pads, do not drive too close to other vehicles and avoid driving situations

that place a heavy load on the brakes.

WARNING

Prolonged braking causes the brakes to overheat. This can considerably reduce braking performance, increase braking

distance and possibly cause a total brake system malfunction. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, accidents, and

serious or fatal injuries.

Never let the brakes “rub” too often and too long or press the brake pedal too often and too long.

WARNING

When driving downhill, a lot of force is placed on the brakes and they become hot quickly. Overheated brakes reduces the

braking efﬁciency and increase the braking distance considerably. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, accidents, and

serious or fatal injuries.

Before driving on a long stretch of road with a steep gradient, reduce your speed by shifting down to a lower gear

with a manual transmission or in tiptronic mode of the automatic transmission.

Utilize the engine braking effect to reduce the load on the brakes.

Before starting a journey, ensure that the air supply to the brakes is not covered, e.g. by aftermarket or damaged

front spoilers.

WARNING

Wet, icy, or salt-covered brakes will take longer to brake and increase the braking distance. This can cause a loss of

vehicle control, accidents, and serious or fatal injuries.

Test the brakes carefully.

Press the brake pedal carefully several times to dry the brakes and clear the ice and salt from them, as long as the

visibility, weather, road, and trafﬁc conditions permit.

If you are having the front brake pads checked, the rear brake pads should be checked at the same time. Regularly check

the thickness of the brake pads visually by inspecting them through the openings in the wheel rims or from underneath the

vehicle. If necessary, remove the wheels so that the brake pads can be inspected. For further information, contact an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Troubleshooting

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Brake system malfunctioning

The red warning light turns on. A message may also be displayed.

Do not continue driving! Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

immediately for assistance.

Brake pad wear indicator

The warning light ﬂashes or turns on red or yellow.

The front brake pads are worn.

1. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system

checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

2. Have all brake pads inspected and replaced, if necessary.

Braking Performance Reduced

If the brake pads are worn or if you notice that your vehicle does not brake as usual, e.g. the braking distance suddenly

increases:

1. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system

checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

2. Have all brake pads inspected and replaced, if necessary.

Start the engine

Remote start relay function

With the remote start relay function,

the engine can be started remotely, in

order to heat or cool the vehicle

interior before the start of a journey.

The use of the remote start relay function may be regulated or prohibited regionally in some countries. Always observe legal

and local regulations relating to the use of the remote start relay function.

Remote start relay conditions

The following conditions must be fulﬁlled simultaneously in order for the vehicle interior to be heated or cooled by the remote

start relay function:

The vehicle is fully ready to drive.

The vehicle does not move.

Sufﬁcient fuel is available and the indicator light

The parking lock is engaged.

did not light up before the vehicle was parked.

All doors, the hood and the trunk lid are fully closed and locked.

The anti-theft alarm system has not triggered the alarm.

The panic alarm is not activated.

The emergency ﬂashers are switched off.

Two remote starts have not yet been carried out in direct succession.

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Driving for Your Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

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