Get Driver assist systems -> Driving tips Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

General driver information

Anticipatory driving

An inconsistent driving style increases consumption. When the driver actively pays attention to traffic, this can

prevent frequent acceleration and braking maneuvers. Maintaining enough distance to the vehicle driving ahead

helps you to drive with better anticipation.

Avoiding Harsh Acceleration

Excessively high speeds increase the rolling resistance and air resistance and with that, the power needed to move

the vehicle. Never drive at the maximum vehicle speed.

Checking tire pressures

Low tire pressures cause wear as well as increased rolling resistance of tires, and this increases consumption. Use

tires with optimal rolling resistance.

Adapt the tire pressures to the load:

— Follow the specifications on the tire pressure label (→ Tire pressure).

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

—Tire pressure monitoring system (→ Tire Pressure Monitoring System).

Warming up the engine

Driving short distances too frequently may cause foreign matter such as condensation to collect in the engine oil and

cause increased engine wear.

If the driving behavior leads to an increased collection of foreign matter in the engine oil, a corresponding message

appears in the instrument cluster display. If you are warming up the engine, wait until the operating temperature is

reached and the message disappears.

At low outside temperatures, it may take longer until the engine has warmed up and the operating

temperature is reached. This is normal and not a cause for concern.

Using synthetic engine oil

Full synthetic engine oils with a low viscosity reduce the frictional resistance in the engine and distribute significantly

better and faster when cold-starting the engine.

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

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 you drive at high speed and without sufficient safety distance, accidents and serious or fatal injuries can result.

● Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather,

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road, and traffic conditions.

Breaking in the engine

A new engine needs to be broken in during the first approx. 1500 km(approx. 1000 miles). All moving parts should

be able to work together. During the first few hours of operation, the engine has a higher internal friction than it

will later.

Up to approx. 1000 km (approx. 600 miles)

—Avoid harsh acceleration.

—Do not use more than two thirds of the maximum engine RPM.

—Do not drive with a trailer.

Between approx. 1000 and 1500 km (approx. 600 and 1000 miles)

1. Increase the speed and engine RPM gradually.

The driving style during the first approx. 1500 km(approx. 1000 miles) also affects the engine's quality. To reduce

engine wear and increase the possible mileage, the engine should be driven at moderate engine speeds even after

that – especially when the engine is cold.

New tires and brake pads must be carefully broken

in.

NOTICE

Driving at too low an RPM can cause increased wear and damage to the engine.

● Do not drive at an insufficient engine speed.

● Downshift if the engine stops running “smoothly”.

If the new engine is broken in gently, its service life is increased while, at the same time, reducing engine

oil consumption.

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Gear recommendation

Fig. 1 Gear recommendation on the instrument cluster

display.

Currently selected gear.

Recommended gear for you to select.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a recommendation to select a fuel-saving gear can be displayed as a number in

the instrument cluster while you are driving → fig. 1.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: To do this, the transmission must be in the tiptronic program.

If the optimal gear is currently selected, no gear recommendation is made. The gear that is currently selected is

displayed.

CAUTION

The gear recommendation is simply an aid and cannot replace the driver's attention and responsibility. Selecting an

unsuitable gear for the driving situation may lead to accidents and injuries.

● Always select the correct gear for the relevant driving situation, such as when overtaking or driving uphill.

Information for cleaning the particulate filter

The engine management system detects that the particulate filter is becoming clogged and helps to regenerate the

particulate filter by actively recommending a gear. In this instance, as an exception, it may be necessary to drive with

a higher engine speed (→ Particulate filter).

An optimally selected gear helps to save

fuel.

For vehicles with manual transmission, the gear recommendation display is turned off when you press the

clutch pedal. For vehicles with automatic transmission, the gear recommendation display is turned off when

you leave the tiptronic position.

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Eco tips

The correct driving style can help to reduce consumption, pollution, and wear on the engine, brakes, and tires. The

following tips will help you conserve the environment and your money.

Fig. 1 Fuel consumption in l/100 km (mpg) for two

different environmental temperatures.

Using the freewheel function

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: If neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is pressed in the selector

lever position, the vehicle will roll (“coasting feature”) using virtually no energy.

Energy-Saving Shifting

Early upshifting at an engine speed of approx. 2000 rpm saves energy. Do not wait as long as possible to upshift

gears and avoid high engine speeds.

—Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift from first to second gear immediately after starting to drive.

— Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Accelerate slowly and avoid using the kick-down function.

—Pay attention to the gear recommendation (→ Gear recommendation).

—If possible, use the

driving mode.

Reducing to idle speed

Start driving immediately at low speeds. When stationary for a long time, do not shift to idle, but rather stop the

engine, for example when in a traffic jam or at a railroad crossing.

On vehicles with an activated start-stop system, the engine can turn off automatically when the vehicle is stopped

and when stationary.

Refuel in moderation

A full fuel tank increases the vehicle weight. A fuel tank that is half to three-quarters full is best suited for city

driving.

Avoid short trips

A cold engine has a very high consumption rate. The optimal operating temperature is only reached after several

kilometers (miles). When outside temperatures are very low, for example in winter, the consumption is much higher

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