Volkswagen Touareg (2015 year). Instruction — part 25

Settings

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Overview of Telephone settings menu

Call options

Overview of Bluetooth settings menu

WARNING

Driver distraction can cause accidents and serious personal injury.

Only adjust settings for the telephone control and carry out functions while the vehicle is

stationary.

Some functions in the Telephone settings menu are only available when a mobile phone is

paired or if the mobile phone is paired with the telephone control via Bluetooth rSAP

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Overview of Telephone settings menu

Fig. 245 Settings main menu.

Please first read and heed the WARNINGS

note the introductory information and heed

the WARNINGS

Opening the Telephone settings menu

Press the

SETUP

Infotainment button

⇒

fig. 131

.

In the Settings main menu, press the Telephone function key

⇒

fig. 245

.

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country specific

Function key: Effect

Telephone ID

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: Display of IMEI (telephone ID, serial number). If a mobile

phone is paired via Bluetooth rSAP or a SIM card is inserted in the SIM
card reader, the telephone ID of the telephone control will be displayed. If
a mobile phone is paired via Bluetooth HFP, the telephone ID of the mo-

bile phone is displayed

⇒ Bluetooth profiles.

Call options: Function settings for telephone calls that are made via the

telephone control

SIM PIN settings

38

: Setting for use of the SIM PIN for the connection with

a mobile phone.

Speed dial buttons: Set the telephone numbers for the speed dial buttons

SMS settings

38

: Setting for receiving and sending SMS from the vehicle.

Call forwarding

38

: Setting for forwarding incoming calls.

Automatic network selection

38

: Available mobile phone networks are dis-

played and can be selected. Logging on may not be possible due to re-
strictions for the SIM card being used. If the user profile is changed, the
setting is reset to automatic if necessary.

Switch off telephone

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: Switch the telephone control on or off.

Call options

Please first read and heed the WARNINGS

note the introductory information and heed

the WARNINGS

Function key: Effect

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country specific

Function key: Effect

Call waiting

39

: You are informed about an incoming call during a telephone

call visually and audibly.

Show my number for outgoing calls

39

: Setting defining whether your own

telephone number is displayed to the person you are calling or is sup-
pressed. This function is not supported by all mobile phone network opera-
tors.

Automatic redial

39

: A telephone number is automatically dialed up to five

times when the line is busy.

Automatic call acceptance: Automatic pickup of an incoming call after the

third “ring”.

Caller ID: Anonymous display of the telephone number or the name on the

Infotainment System screen for outgoing and incoming calls.

Conference call/Hold call/Call waiting

39

: Enables “Hold”, “toggling” and

conference functions. In certain mobile phone networks, this feature can
cause the call to break up or result in functional problems.

Overview of Bluetooth settings menu

Please first read and heed the WARNINGS

note the introductory information and heed

the WARNINGS

Press the

SETUP

Infotainment button

⇒

fig. 131

.

In the Settings main menu, press the Bluetooth function key

⇒

fig. 245

.

Bluetooth settings

Function key: Effect

Search telephone: Search for visible mobile phones within range of the

telephone control.

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Function key: Effect

Search for audio player: Search for visible Bluetooth audio players within

range of the telephone control. Bluetooth-Audio (A2DP) must be acti-
vated in the Bluetooth settings menu

Search for all Bluetooth devices: Search for visible Bluetooth devices with-

in range of the telephone control.

Bluetooth settings: Press to open Bluetooth settings menu

Bluetooth settings

Function key: Effect

Bluetooth: Switch the telephone control Bluetooth feature on and off with

the function key. The symbol is displayed in the PHONE main menu

when the feature is enabled

⇒

fig. 230

.

Visibility: Switch the telephone control Bluetooth visibility on and off with

the function key. The visibility needs to be switched on to pair a mobile
phone with the telephone control. The visibility feature will be switched off
automatically after 3 minutes after the engine is started when Automatic is
set.

Bluetooth audio (A2DP): This feature needs to be activated if you want

to connect a Bluetooth audio player to the telephone control

Name: Display or edit the device name of the telephone control. When the

telephone control is set to visible, its name will be displayed on other Blue-
tooth devices following a device search

Bluetooth device list: Displays paired devices. Currently connected devic-

es are indicated by the symbol. If you press the function key of a device
in the list, further settings can be displayed or changed in the submenu:

Delete device: Deletes the user profile for the selected device.

Function key: Effect

Car phone

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: Device paired via Bluetooth rSAP

⇒ Bluetooth pro-

files. Press the function key to make a connection; for instance, to
switch from HFP to rSAP

Hands-free function: Device paired via Bluetooth HFP Press the

function key to set up a connection.

Audio player: Device paired via Bluetooth A2DP. Press the function

key to also pair a paired mobile phone with the telephone control as
an audio player.

Delete all external devices: Deletes all paired devices after confirmation.

Display recently found devices: Displays the devices most recently found

by the telephone control.

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Starting and stopping the engine

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Warning and indicator lights

Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch

Starter button

Starting the engine

Stopping the engine

Electronic immobilizer

Immobilizer display

If an unauthorized vehicle key is used or the system malfunctions, Immobilizer active! may
appear on the instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started.

Push-starting and tow-starting

For technical reasons, never try to push-start or tow-start the vehicle. Jump-start the vehicle instead
while following proper and safe procedures.

More information:

Vehicle key set
Shifting
Braking and parking
Steering
Hybrid drive
Starting assistance systems
Refueling
Fuel
Emergency closing and opening
Jump-starting
Towing

WARNING

Switching off the engine while the vehicle is moving can make the vehicle harder to stop and
result in loss of vehicle control, leading to collisions and severe personal injuries.

Brake and steering assistance systems, the airbag system, safety belt pretensioners, and

other vehicle safety features only work when the engine is running.

Switch off the engine only when the vehicle is not moving.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury when starting and running the vehicle's engine:

Never start the engine or let it run in a confined or enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, a poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause
unconsciousness and death.

Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. The vehicle could move sud-

denly or some other unexpected event could occur resulting in property damage or personal
injury.

Never use starting assist fluids. Starting fluids can explode and can cause a “run-away”

vehicle condition.

WARNING

The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter get very hot.
They can cause fires and serious personal injury.

Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite

flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.

Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust manifold,

exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, or heat shields.

Warning and indicator lights

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Lights

up

Possible cause

Proper response

Ignition malfunction.

Get professional assistance

Electronic immobilizer active.

Use an authorized remote control
vehicle key

Ignition switch or starter but-
ton (Keyless Access) malfunc-
tion.

Have the system checked imme-
diately by a qualified workshop.

Battery in remote control vehi-
cle key is dead.

Replace the battery; get an au-
thorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility to assist you.

Glow plug preheating before
diesel engine start-up.

Lights

up

Possible cause

Proper response

Depress brake pedal!

Depress the brake pedal while
starting the engine.

Hybrid vehicles: Electric drive
is ready.

Never leave the vehicle parked in
the ready position. Remove the
remote control vehicle key out of
the ignition or for vehicle with
Keyless Access press the starter
button. When leaving the vehicle
always take the remote control
vehicle key with you.

No authorized remote control
vehicle key found (Keyless
Access).

Use an authorized remote control
vehicle key

Engine cannot be started with
starter button (Keyless Ac-
cess).

Start the engine with the remote
control vehicle key. Take the
vehicle to an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility
and have the system checked.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, turn

on the emergency flashers, stop the engine, and use other warning devices to warn ap-
proaching traffic.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch

Fig. 246 In the ignition switch: Vehicle key positions.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

(0)

If there is no vehicle key in the ignition, the steering column is locked.

(1)

Brake pedal not depressed:

Turn the ignition switch either clockwise or counterclockwise to switch the ignition on, and the
steering column lock is disengaged. Diesel engine is preheated. Vehicle key cannot be re-
moved from ignition switch.

Press the brake pedal:

Ignition is switched on, steering column lock is disengaged and the motor is started. Diesel
engine is preheated. vehicle key cannot be removed from ignition switch.

Ignition switched on, engine is started. Diesel engine is preheated. vehicle key cannot be
removed from ignition switch.

On Hybrid vehicles depending on the environmental conditions and the current operating state
of the vehicle, either the combustion engine will be started or pure electric departure will be en-
abled. This leaves the combustion engine off for the time being. In both cases, the vehicle

indicator will be displayed in the instrument cluster

⇒ table

To stop the engine, again turn the vehicle key to the left or right and release. vehicle key can
then be removed from ignition switch.

To switch off the engine, turn the vehicle key either clockwise or counterclockwise and release.
The vehicle key can be removed from the ignition switch when the transmission shift lever is in
the (P) position.

If you use the wrong key

If an unauthorized remote control vehicle key has been inserted into the ignition switch, it can be
removed as follows:

The vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition unless both the key and the selector lever

have been moved to the correct position. Press the release button on the transmission selector lever,
move the selector lever to the Park (P) position and release the button. The vehicle key can now be
removed.

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and

vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious personal
injury.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the

vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of
year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

Heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in

temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly
in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and
death, particularly to small children.

Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a

stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.

Leaving the key in the ignition for a long time when the engine is not running will drain the vehicle

battery.

Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position other than Park (P) when the

ignition is switched off can drain the vehicle battery.

The vehicle key can be removed from the ignition switch only when the transmission is in Park

(P). You may have to press the release button on the transmission selector lever to put the lever into
Park (P).

Starter button

Fig. 247 In the front center console: Starter button of the Keyless Access locking and starting system.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The starter button can only be used when an authorized vehicle key is in the vehicle.

Engaging and releasing the steering lock

Push the starter button once briefly to release the steering lock and turn on the ignition, without

pressing the foot brake

⇒ .

Push and starter button again to turn the ignition off again. The steering lock is unlocked.

If you happen to press the starter button while trying to lock the steering lock while the ignition is still
on, a chime will sound when the driver door is opened. At the same time, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display informing you that the ignition is still active.

Switching the ignition on and off

Push the starter button once to switch on the ignition without depressing the brake pedal

⇒ .

Push the starter button again to switch off the ignition.

When the ignition is switched on, a chime will sound when the driver door is opened. At the same time,
a message appears in the instrument cluster display informing you that the ignition is still active.

Starting and stopping the engine

Depress the brake pedal.
Push the starter button to start the engine.
Push the starter button again to stop the engine.

WARNING

Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury.

Do not depress the brake pedal when switching on the ignition, as the engine could oth-

erwise start immediately.

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. Children or unauthorized per-

sons may use it to lock the vehicle, start the engine, and operate vehicle systems such as the
power windows, leading to serious personal injury.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the

vehicle. The doors can be locked using the remote control vehicle key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of
year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

Heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in

temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly
in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and
death, particularly to small children.

In vehicles with a diesel engine and Keyless Access, the engine start may be delayed if the

engine has to be preheated.

If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driver door is opened, a chime

sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving
and locking the vehicle from the outside.

Starting the engine

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Step

Vehicles without Keyless Ac-

cess

Vehicles with Keyless Access

1.

Depress and hold down the brake pedal until step

4

is completed.

2.

Shift the transmission into Park (P) or (N).

3.

Turn the remote control vehicle

key briefly clockwise or counter-

clockwise

⇒

fig. 246

(2)

and

release.

Press the starter button
⇒

fig. 247

briefly and release -

do not depress the accelerator
pedal. An authorized remote
control vehicle key must be in-
side the vehicle in order to start
the engine.

In vehicles with a diesel en-
gine, the engine start may be
delayed if the engine is preheat-
ed.

In vehicles with a diesel en-
gine, the engine start may be
delayed if the engine is preheat-
ed.

4.

If the engine does not start, switch off the ignition and start again

after about 1 minute.

5.

Release the electronic parking brake when you are ready to start

driving

WARNING

Never leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. The vehicle could move sud-
denly, especially when the vehicle is in gear, resulting in accidents and personal injury.

WARNING

“Starting fluids” can explode and can cause a “run-away” vehicle condition.

Never use starting assist fluids.

NOTICE

You can damage the starter or the engine if you try to start the engine when the vehicle is

still moving, or if you try to restart the engine right after switching it off.

Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration and heavy engine loads when the en-

gine is cold.

Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. Unburned fuel can get into

the catalytic converter and damage it. The steering column may also be locked.

Do not let your vehicle warm up while standing; instead, start driving right away after making sure

that you have good visibility through all windows. This will help the engine reach operating tempera-
ture faster and keep down emissions.

If the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, the engine cannot be started with

the starter button. In this case, remove the starter button from the ignition switch and insert the remote
control vehicle key into the ignition switch to start the vehicle.

Major consumers of electricity are temporarily switched off when the engine is being started.

After starting a cold engine, there may be increased operating noises for a few seconds. This is

normal and harmless.

Stopping the engine

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Vehicles without Keyless Ac-

cess

Vehicles with Keyless Access

1.

Bring the vehicle to a complete stop

⇒ .

2.

Depress and hold down the brake pedal until step

4

is completed.

3.

Shift the transmission into Park (P).

4.

Apply the electronic parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from

moving

5.

Turn the vehicle key in the igni-

tion clockwise or counterclock-

wise pause and then release.

Push the starter button to his

second position.

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Vehicles without Keyless Ac-

cess

Vehicles with Keyless Access

6.

Removing the vehicle key from

the ignition switches off electrical

equipment and activates the

steering column lock.

Opening the doors switches off

electrical equipment and acti-

vates the steering column lock.

Emergency shut-off function

If the engine does not switch off when the vehicle key is turned in the ignition lock or when the starter
button is pressed briefly, it must be switched off using the emergency switch-off function.

The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.

Vehicles without Keyless Ac-

cess

Vehicles with Keyless Access

1a.

Selector lever in position D/S/R:

turn the vehicle key clockwise or

counterclockwise in the ignition

lock twice within 1 second and

then release the key.

Selector lever in position D/S/R:

at a speed below 10 km/h (6 mph)

and with the brake pedal de-

pressed, press the starter button

twice within a 1 second period

and then release

⇒ .

OR: Hold the vehicle key in the

required position for longer than 2

seconds.

OR: Press and hold the starter

button for longer than 2 seconds.

1b.

Selector lever in position N: Turn

the vehicle key in the ignition lock

clockwise or counterclockwise

and then let go of the key.

Selector lever in position N: Irre-

spective of the speed at which the

vehicle is travelling, press the

starter button once

⇒ .

2.

The engine switches itself off.

WARNING

Never stop the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. You can lose control
of the vehicle, crash, and be seriously injured.

The airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not work when the ignition is switched off.
The brake booster does not work when the engine is not running. More brake pedal pres-

sure will be needed to stop the vehicle.

The power steering system does not work when the engine is not running, and you will

need more force to steer the vehicle.

When the key is removed from the ignition switch, the steering will lock and you will not

be able to steer the vehicle.

NOTICE

If the vehicle has been driven hard for a long time, the engine could overheat when it is
stopped. To reduce the risk of engine damage, let the engine idle in Neutral for about 2 minutes
before you switch off the ignition.

If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driver door is opened, a chime

sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving
and locking the vehicle from the outside.

The vehicle key can be removed from the ignition only when the transmission is in Park (P).

After the engine has been switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment may keep

running for several minutes, or may start running after the vehicle has been parked for a while, even if
the ignition is switched off and the vehicle key has been removed. The radiator fan shuts off automati-
cally when the engine has cooled down enough.

Electronic immobilizer

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorized vehi-
cle key.

There is a microchip inside the vehicle key. The chip deactivates the immobilizer automatically when
an authorized vehicle key is inserted into the ignition switch.

The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the remote control vehicle key is pulled out
of the ignition switch. On vehicles with Keyless Access, the remote control vehicle key must be outside

the vehicle

⇒ Unlocking or locking vehicles with Keyless Access.

The engine can therefore only be started with an authorized and correctly coded genuine Volkswagen
remote control vehicle key. Coded remote control vehicle keys are available from authorized
Volkswagen dealers, authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair

facilities and locksmiths who are qualified to make these vehicle keys

⇒ Vehicle key set.

If an unauthorized remote control vehicle key is used, Immobilizer active! appears in the in-
strument cluster display. The vehicle cannot be operated with this key.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is on.

Using genuine Volkswagen keys helps minimize the risk of malfunctions.