Get Driving tips Guide for Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

Think ahead when driving

Repeated acceleration and braking will increase fuel consumption. Keeping a close eye on the traffic can help to avoid frequent

acceleration and braking. Keeping your vehicle at a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front can help you to think ahead when

driving.

Avoid strong acceleration

The rolling and air resistance increase at excessively high speeds. This in turn increases the force needed to move the vehicle. Never

drive the vehicle at top speed.

Observe the correct tyre pressures

An inadequate tyre pressure does not just mean greater wear, but also increases the rolling resistance of the tyres and thus the fuel

consumption. Use tyres with optimised rolling resistance.

Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load:

— Observe the information on the tyre pressure sticker (→ Tyre pressure).

—Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).

—Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).

Driving the engine warm

Frequent short journeys can lead to foreign substances, e.g. condensation water, accumulating in the engine oil, which in turn can lead

to increased engine wear.

If the driving behaviour leads to an increased accumulation of foreign matter in the engine oil, a text message will appear in the

instrument cluster display. In this case, drive the engine warm until the operating temperature is reached and the message disappears.

At low outside temperatures, it may take longer for the engine to warm up and reach operating temperature. This is quite

normal, and no cause for concern.

Use low viscosity engine oils

Synthetic, low viscosity engine oils decrease frictional resistance in the engine and spread better and more quickly, especially for cold

starts.

WARNING

Lack of attention when driving in traffic can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always observe the current traffic regulations and speed limits and think ahead when driving.

● When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly – at least around every 2 hours.

WARNING

Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and driving safety. This could cause you to

lose control of the vehicle. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Do not drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medicines and narcotics.

WARNING

Driving at high speed and without a sufficient safety distance can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

A new combustion engine has to be run in during the first 1,500 km (approx.) (about 1,000 miles). All moving parts have to adapt

themselves to each other. During the first few operating hours, the combustion engine has higher internal friction than it does later.

Up to about 1000 km (about 600 mi)

—Avoid strong acceleration.

—Do not operate the combustion engine at more than 2/3 of the maximum engine speed.

—Do not drive with a trailer attached.

Between about 1,000 and 1,500 km (about 600 to 1,000 miles)

1. Gradually increase speed and engine speed.

The driving style during the first 1,500 km (approx.) (about 1,000 miles) will also affect the quality of the combustion engine. In order

to reduce engine wear and increase the possible mileage, the vehicle should also be driven at moderate engine speeds afterwards –

especially when the combustion engine is cold.

New tyres and brake pads have to be run in carefully.

NOTICE

Driving with an engine speed that is too low can lead to increased wear and damage to the engine.

● Do not drive at engine speeds that are too low.

● Shift down a gear if the combustion engine is not running “smoothly”.

If the new combustion engine is run in gently, its life will be increased and its oil consumption reduced.

On the instrument cluster display: gear-change indicator.

A

B

Currently selected gear.

Recommended gear.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the instrument cluster display may indicate which gear should be selected in order to reduce fuel

consumption while the vehicle is in motion → Fig. 1.

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox: the gearbox must be in Tiptronic mode for this.

No recommended gear is indicated if the most suitable gear is already selected. The currently selected gear is displayed.

CAUTION

The gear-change indicator is designed only to assist the driver and is not a substitute for the full attention and responsibility of the

driver. Accidents and injuries can occur if an unsuitable gear is selected for the driving situation.

● Always select the correct gear for the respective driving situation, e.g. when overtaking or driving downhill.

Information on cleaning the particulate filter

The engine management system recognises when the particulate filter is becoming saturated and supports regeneration of the filter

by recommending the most suitable gear when driving. As an exception compared with normal driving, this may mean driving with an

increased engine speed (→ Particulate filter).

Driving in the correct gear can help to reduce fuel consumption.

Adopting the correct driving style can reduce fuel consumption, pollution and wear-and-tear on the engine, brakes and tyres. The

following section lists a few tips for easing the strain on the environment and your bank account.

Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km at two different

outside temperatures.

Brake energy recuperation on vehicles with mild hybrid system

Energy can be recovered and stored when the vehicle is braked or decelerates.

If it is necessary to brake and coasting to a stop is not possible, the changeover from the accelerator to the brake pedal should take

place rapidly and uniformly. This makes it possible to use brake energy recuperation most efficiently. No fuel is consumed during this

process.

Using Eco Assistance

The Eco Assistance function helps the driver to drive with an anticipatory driving style and to save energy by providing situation-

dependent information (→ Eco assistance).

Use coasting

On vehicles with automatic gearbox and active coasting function, the vehicle rolls (“coasts”) almost without consuming any energy

(→ Automatic gearbox).

Reduce idling

Drive off immediately at low engine speeds. If you are stopped for a long period, do not allow the engine to idle but switch it off, e.g.

when in a traffic jam or at a railway crossing. In vehicles with an activated start/stop system, the engine can switch off automatically

when the vehicle is stopping and when the vehicle is stationary.

Do not overfill the fuel tank

Filling the fuel tank all the way to the top will increase the vehicle weight. A fuel tank that is half to three quarters full is sufficient for

urban journeys in particular.

Avoid short journeys

Engines consume a lot of fuel when cold. They do not reach optimum operating temperature until the vehicle has travelled a few

kilometres (miles). The fuel consumption is above average at very low ambient temperatures, e.g. in winter → Fig. 1. Plan your journeys

economically and combine several short trips.

Have your vehicle serviced on a regular basis

Regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for economical driving and increases the service life of the vehicle.

Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the vehicle

You can reduce fuel consumption by clearing out the luggage compartment before setting off, for example by removing empty drink

crates or unused child seats.

In order to keep the drag coefficient of the vehicle as low as possible, remove attachments and add-on parts such as ski, bicycle or roof

carriers after use.

Save energy

The alternator powered by the engine generates electricity for convenience features, such as the air conditioning system, window

heating or ventilation system. Saving electrical energy is easy, for example:

—At high ambient temperatures, ventilate the car before starting a journey and drive a short distance with open window. Only then

switch on the air conditioning system.

—Switch off all convenience features that are not needed.

NOTICE

The gearbox is not lubricated if the vehicle rolls down mountains or hills in neutral position . The automatic gearbox could overheat

and be damaged.

● Do not allow the vehicle to roll in neutral position , particularly if the engine is switched off.

Your authorised Volkswagen repairer will gladly provide you with further information on correct maintenance and

replacement parts that are particularly energy-efficient, e.g. new tyres.

For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:

—Stow all items of luggage securely .

—Accelerate particularly cautiously and carefully.

—Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.

—Brake earlier than in normal driving.

—If applicable, observe the information concerning the roof carrier (→ Roof carrier).

—If applicable, observe the information about driving with a trailer .

WARNING

Shifting loads can severely impair the vehicle’s stability and driving safety and lengthen the braking distance in the event of hard or

emergency braking. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Secure the load properly to prevent it from slipping.

● Use suitable lashing or securing straps when securing heavy objects.

● Securely engage the rear seat backrests and also the adjustable rear seats, if installed.

Driving tips for Your Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

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