Get Practical equipment -> Storage and holding Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

Driving with a trailer

Rear Traffic Alert cannot be activated if a trailer is connected to the electrical system. After disconnecting the trailer

connection, Rear Traffic Alert will be reactivated after an ignition cycle.

If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, Rear Traffic Alert must be manually deactivated.

Introduction

WARNING

Loose objects can be thrown around the inside of the vehicleduring sudden driving or braking maneuvers. This can

cause a loss of vehicle control, and can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Store objects in only closed storage compartments.

● Always keep the storage compartments closed while driving.

● Do not place mobile devices or similar objects in the rear center armrest storage system while driving.

● Only hang lightweight clothing, up to a maximum of 2.5 kg(approximately 5.5 lbs), from the coat hooks in the

vehicle.

● Never leave heavy, hard or sharp objects in clothing pockets.

WARNING

Incorrect usage of the cup holders can cause injuries. While driving, during a sudden braking maneuver or in the

event of an accident, objects in the cup holder may be thrown around and hot drinks may be spilled. This can cause

serious injuries and serious burns.

● Only stow soft, break-resistant, closed vessels in the cup holder.

● Integrated storage systems of the rear center armrest must always be used in the locked end positions.

● Do not place hot beverages in the cup holders.

● Take care that only suitably sized drinks are stored in the cup holder. Drinks must always be steady and secure in

the cup holder.

WARNING

If the glove compartment is open while you are driving, objects may be flung into the vehicle interior. This can cause

a loss of vehicle control, and can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always keep the glove compartment closed while driving.

WARNING

Lighters in the vehicle can become damaged or ignite unintentionally, for example due to high surface

temperatures. This can cause severe burns and vehicle damage.

● Before closing compartments or storage areas, always make sure that there are no cigarette lighters near the

sections that will be closing.

● Never place lighters in compartments, in storage areas, or on other surfaces in the vehicle.

WARNING

Closed beverage bottles can explode from heat and burst from frost in the vehicle and cause serious injuries.

● Never leave closed beverage bottles in an extremely hot or extremely cold vehicle.

NOTICE

Objects stored in the vehicle may be damaged by strong sunlight or the effects of heat or cold or cause damage to

the vehicle.

● Never leave any objects, groceries, or medications that are sensitive to temperature in the vehicle interior.

● Bear in mind that objects made from transparent materials, e.g. transparent suction cups on door windows, can

concentrate sunlight.

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NOTICE

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the rear center armrest may have a storage system. Folding in the rear center

armrest with the storage system open can damage the cup holder.

● Before folding in the rear center armrest, make sure that objects have been removed and that integrated storage

systems are closed or folded in.

Folding table

Fig. 1 On the front left seat: folding table with cup holder.

Locking lever.

Cup holders.

Folding out the folding tray table

1. Pull the folding table upwards.

2. To adjust the incline, press and hold the locking lever upwards and set the preferred incline→ fig. 1

Folding in the folding tray table

1. Press and hold the locking lever up and press the folding tray table as far down as possible→ fig. 1

WARNING

A folded-out folding tray table during travel can cause injuries.

● Always keep the folding tray table closed while driving.

Using the cup holder

1. With the folding table folded out, pull the cup holder out in the direction of the arrow.

The cup holder can be folded down out of the way→ fig. 1

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Drawers

Fig. 1 Under the front seat: Drawer.

Opening the drawer

1. Press the button on the drawer handle and pull the drawer in the direction of the arrow.

Closing the drawer

1. Slide the drawer in the opposite direction to the arrow under the front seat until it engages.

Storage compartment

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a storage compartment for the Owner's Manual under the left

front seat.

WARNING

If the drawer load is too heavy, it could open by itself and the objects inside could fall out. This could interfere with

operation of the pedals. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always keep the drawers closed while driving.

● Load the drawer with up to a maximum of 1.5 kg(approx. 3.3 lbs).

WARNING

Objects falling out in the driver footwell may prevent the driver from operating the pedals. This can cause accidents

and serious or fatal injuries.

● Only store the Owner's Manual in the storage compartment.

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Ashtray and cigarette lighter

Fig. 1 In the lower section of the center console: cigarette

lighter (depending on the vehicle equipment).

1. Press the cigarette lighter knob into the port when the ignition is switched on.

When the wire spiral is hot enough, the knob pops out.

2. Pull out the cigarette lighter→

WARNING

Incorrect use of the cigarette lighter or the ashtray can cause fires, burns, and other serious injuries.

● Only use the cigarette lighter correctly.

● Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The cigarette lighter can be used when the ignition is switched

on.

● Never place paper or other objects that could ignite in the ashtray.

The cigarette lighter port can also be used as a 12 V power

socket.

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