Volkswagen Touareg (2015 year). Instruction — part 5

Power sunroof

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Opening or closing the power sunroof

Opening or closing the power sunshade

Power sunroof – convenience closing feature

Pinch protection for the power sunroof and the sunshade

Initializing the power sunroof

More information:

Volkswagen Information System
Power locking and closing system
Roof rack
Emergency closing and opening

WARNING

Improper use of the power sunroof can result in serious personal injury.

Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle – particularly if they have access

to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key makes it possible to
lock the vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the sunroof.

You can still open or close the power sunroof for several minutes after you switch off the

ignition, as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage, remove ice and snow from the sunroof before opening it in winter

weather.

Always close the sunroof before leaving the vehicle or if it begins raining. If the sunroof is

open, rain could enter the vehicle interior and cause extensive damage to the electrical system.
This could result in further vehicle damage.

Remove leaves and other objects from the sunroof guide rails regularly either by hand or using a

vacuum cleaner.

If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection does not function properly. See an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Opening or closing the power sunroof

Fig. 35 In the headliner: Rotary switch for the power sunroof. A: Turn the rotary switch to slide the sunroof
open or closed. B: Press or pull the switch to tilt open or to close.

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

The rotary switch must turned to its home position

(1)

in order to tilt the power sunroof.

Function

Switch position Action

⇒

fig. 35

A

To open sliding
sunroof fully:

(3)

Turn the switch past position

(2)

and hold it there until the glass
roof moves to the desired posi-
tion.

To move the slid-
ing sunroof to
Comfort position:

(2)

Turn the switch to the desired
position.

To set an interme-
diate position:

(2)

to

(1)

To close the slid-
ing sunroof fully:

(1)

⇒

fig. 35

B

To tilt open the
tilting roof fully:

(4)

Push the rear part of the switch
briefly.

Function

Switch position Action

To stop the one-
touch feature:

(4)

or

(5)

Push or pull switch again briefly.

To set an interme-
diate position:

(4)

to

(5)

Pull or push the rear part of the
switch briefly until the desired
position is reached.

To close fully:

(5)

Pull the rear part of the switch
briefly.

The power sunroof only works when the ignition is on. You can still open or close the power sunroof
for several minutes after you switch off the ignition, as long as the driver or front passenger door has
not been opened.

All procedures are interrupted as soon as the rotary switch is operated.

The sunshade opens automatically when the power sunroof opens if the shade was previously com-
pletely closed or in front of the glass roof. The sunshade remains in the previous position and does not
close automatically with the sunroof. The sunshade cannot be closed completely until the power
sunroof is closed.

If your power sunroof will not close properly, do not try to close it yourself, doing so can cause serious
and expensive damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Special
knowledge and tools are required to close the power sunroof if it will not close on its own. To help
prevent damage to the sunroof, have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility help you close and repair the power sunroof.

The comfort position

(2)

provides sufficient ventilation without loud wind noise.

Opening or closing the power sunshade

Fig. 36 In the headliner: Buttons for sunshade.

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

Function

Response

To open fully (one-touch
feature):

Briefly press the

⇒

fig. 36

(1)

button.

To stop the one-touch fea-
ture:

Briefly press the

⇒

fig. 36

(1)

button or the

(2)

button.

To set an intermediate posi-
tion:

Keep the

⇒

fig. 36

(1)

button or

(2)

button

pressed until the position has been
reached.

To close fully (one-touch
feature):

Briefly press the

⇒

fig. 36

(2)

button.

You can still use the sunshade for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the
driver or passenger door has not been opened.

When the power sunroof is completely open the sunshade is automatically moved to a ventilation
position.

When the power sunroof is in the tilt position the sunshade will also open a small gap.

When the power sunroof is open, the electrical sunshade can only be closed up to the front edge

of the glass roof.

Power sunroof – convenience closing feature

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

Convenience closing

On vehicles with Keyless Access the convenience closing feature lets you close the power sunroof as
follows:

Hold your finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds

until the windows and power sunroof close

⇒ Unlocking or locking vehicles with Keyless Access.

Convenience closing first closes the windows and then the power sunroof.

Convenience closing of the power sunroof from the outside leaves the rotary switch in the last

selected position. The switch must be newly positioned when starting to drive again.

Pinch protection for the power sunroof and the sunshade

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

Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing the power sunroof and the

sunshade

⇒ . If the power sunroof or the sunshade closing meets resistance or there is something

in the way, the sunroof and sunshade open again immediately.

Check why the power sunroof or the sunshade did not close.
Try to close the power sunroof or the sunshade again.
If the power sunroof or the sunshade still cannot close, the sunroof or sunshade will stop where the

resistance is located. The power sunroof or the sunshade will close the next time without pinch protec-
tion.

Opening and closing the power sunroof without pinch protection

The switch

⇒

fig. 35

must be rotated to the “Closed” position

(1)

A.

Power sunroof: Within 5 seconds after the pinch protection was triggered, pull the rear part of the

switch

⇒

fig. 35

(5)

B until the sunroof is fully closed.

Sunshade: Within 5 seconds after the pinch protection was triggered, press the

⇒

fig. 36

(2)

switch

until the sunshade is fully closed.

The power sunroof or sunshade will now close without pinch protection!
If the power sunroof still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author-

ized Volkswagen Service Facility.

If you let go of the switch while the roof is closing, the power sunroof opens automatically.

WARNING

Without pinch protection, the power sunroof and sunshade will close with enough force to
cause serious personal injury.

Always be careful when closing the power sunroof.
Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding the pinch protection to close

the power sunroof or the sunshade!

Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed

against the edge of the roof; injuries may result.

Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof

⇒ Convenience closing.

If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Initializing the power sunroof

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

Initializing the sunroof

If the vehicle battery has been disconnected or is dead, the sunroof must be initialized.

The switch

⇒

fig. 35

must be rotated to the “Closed” position

(1)

A.

Pull the switch at the rear until the sunroof is fully closed.
The power sunroof or sunshade will now close without pinch protection!

Release the switch.

Pull and hold the switch at the rear. The sunroof will open and close on its own.
When the sunroof is closed once again, release the switch.
If the sunroof still will not close, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Careless or unsupervised use of the sunroof can cause serious injuries.

Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
Never leave children or persons requiring assistance unattended in the vehicle, especially

if they have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key
can lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and operate the sunroof.

The sunroof can still be opened or closed for a short period after the ignition has been

switched off, as long as the driver or passenger door is not opened.

WARNING

Closing the sunroof without pinch protection can cause severe injuries.

Always be careful when closing the sunroof.
Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close the

sunroof.

Pinch protection does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against

the roof frame, thereby causing injury.

If the sunroof malfunctions or pinch protection does not operate properly. See an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Programming the HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter

Operating the HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter

The HomeLink Universal Transmitter in your vehicle can be used to open/close an automatic garage
door or gate, activate a house alarm, or control a lighting system or other devices. Such devices
usually come with a hand-held remote control that sends a signal to a controller to operate the device.

These instructions will help you program the HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter in your vehicle so that

you will not have to use the hand-held remote control that was supplied with the garage door opener
or other device, inside your vehicle.

Fixed code or rolling code

The garage door opener or other device may work with either a fixed or rolling code. For garage door
openers or other devices with rolling codes, the HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter must be synchro-

nized after programming the device

Compatibility

Volkswagen recommends that you consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility about compatible devices before you buy a garage door opener or other
device that you want to control with the HomeLink Universal Transmitter.

The HomeLink Universal Transmitter can be programmed to the radio frequency codes of most current
hand-held remote controls.

Safety switches are mandatory for garage door openers.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is found in

the Consumer Information section of this Manual

⇒ Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications

and Electronic Systems.

DANGER

20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause serious personal injury and even
death within a short time if swallowed.

Always keep hand-held remote control devices with batteries, spare batteries, as well as

dead button cell and larger 20 mm batteries out of the reach of children.

Get medical attention immediately if you suspect that a battery has been swallowed.

WARNING

Improper use of the HomeLink Universal Transmitter can cause serious or even fatal personal
injury.

Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.
When programming the HomeLink Universal Transmitter, you may be operating a garage

door or estate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help
prevent serious personal injury or property damage.

When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will

need to stand on a ladder or step stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and
serious injury.

Never use the HomeLink Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not

have the safety stop-and-reverse feature, as required by federal safety standards. This in-
cludes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.

A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse,

does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious injury or death.

Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer

when using the remote controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.

Programming the HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter

Fig. 37 Roof keypad: Buttons for the HomeLink Universal Transmitter.

Fig. 38 Infotainment System: HomeLink Universal Transmitter menu.

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

The buttons 1 , 2 , and 3 on the roof keypad

⇒

fig. 37

between the sun visors can operate up to 3

separate remote control devices (for example, a gate and garage door, a house alarm, or a lighting
system).

Getting ready to program

Please read the product manufacturer's instructions before programming the garage door opener

or other device.

Safely park the vehicle within range of the device to be programmed.
Switch the ignition on, but do not start the engine.

Menu Garage door opener in the Infotainment System

Call up the Garage door opener menu in the Infotainment System

⇒

fig. 38

.

Press the

CAR

Infotainment button.

Tap the Settings function key on the screen.

Select Garage door opener from the list.

Function key: Effect

Program buttons: Buttons 1, 2 or 3 can be programmed after you tap the

function key. Follow the instructions on the Infotainment System screen.

Delete button assignment: Deletes the programming of buttons 1, 2, and

3

⇒

fig. 37

.

Version information: Most recent programming information for your author-

ized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Programming information

You must complete the programming process within 5 minutes. If you exceed this time limit, the pro-
gramming is cancelled.

If programming is cancelled, a red LED lights up in the keypad and the turn signals flash once.

Programming unassigned buttons

Complete the programming preparation steps described above

⇒ page 73.

Press unassigned button in the roof keypad

⇒

fig. 37

.

Follow the instructions on the Infotainment System screen.

The orange LED in the keypad also blinks to indicate that programming is in progress.

If programming is successful, a green LED in the keypad will light up and the turn signals will flash 3
times.

Repeat these steps with another unassigned garage door opener button to use that button to control
another device.

Programming previously assigned buttons

Complete the programming preparation steps described above

⇒ page 73, Getting ready to pro-

gram.

Press the

CAR

Infotainment button.

Tap the Settings function key on the screen.

Select Garage door opener from the list.

Tap the Program button function key and follow the instructions on the Infotainment System

screen.

The orange LED in the keypad also blinks to indicate that programming is in progress.

If programming is successful, a green LED in the keypad will light up and the turn signals will flash 3
times.

Repeat these steps with another previously assigned garage door opener button to use that button to
control another device.

Deleting programming for all buttons

Be sure to delete the programming on all buttons on the sun visor keypad before selling the vehicle or
turning it over to people you do not know.

Switch on the ignition.

Press the

CAR

Infotainment button.

Tap the Settings function key on the screen.

Select Garage door opener from the list.

Tap the delete button assignment function key and confirm.

The green LED in the keypad will light up to confirm that the programming has been successfully
deleted.

After programming

Test the garage door opener

Operating the HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter

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

The vehicle must be in operating range of the garage or outer gate drives.

With ignition turned on or engine running, press the appropriate button on the sun visor

⇒ .

The range of the HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter roughly corresponds to the range of the original

remote control of the device or the electrical drive. If the garage door or the electrical drive does not
work, this could be for one of the following reasons:

Malfunction

Possible cause

Possible remedy

Garage door or
electrical drive
does not work.

Distance or trans-
mission angle too
great.

Try different distances and
angles to the receiver.

Malfunction

Possible cause

Possible remedy

Garage door or elec-
trical drive not com-
patible.

May not comply with legal re-
quirements and may have to
be replaced.

Incorrect program-
ming.

Reprogram the garage door
opener.

DANGER

20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause serious personal injury and even
death within a short time if swallowed.

Always keep hand-held remote control devices with batteries, spare batteries, as well as

dead button cell and larger 20 mm batteries out of the reach of children.

Get medical attention immediately if you suspect that a battery has been swallowed.

WARNING

Improper use of the HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter can cause serious or even fatal per-

sonal injury.

Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.
When programming the HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter, you may be operating a garage

door or estate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help
prevent serious personal injury or property damage.

When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will

need to stand on a ladder or step-stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and
serious injury.

Never use the HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does

not have the safety stop-and-reverse feature, as required by federal safety standards. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.

A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse,

does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious injury or death.

Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer

when using the remote-controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.

NOTICE

The wrong batteries can damage the hand-held remote control. Replace a dead battery with
one that has the same voltage, size, and specifications.

Please dispose of old batteries properly and in an environmentally responsible manner. Always

keep them out of the reach of children.

Certain batteries used in hand-held remote controls are classified as Perchlorate Material.

Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal
requirements regarding proper disposal. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen
Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that you have them perform
this service for you.

Adjusting the seating position

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Examples of improper seating positions

Proper seating position

Electrical controls on the driver and passenger seats

Adjusting the front seats in the Volkswagen Information System

Adjusting the rear seat

Adjusting front and rear head restraints

Removing and reinstalling head restraints

Adjusting the steering wheel position

Center armrest

Number of seats

The vehicle has a total of 5 seating positions: 2 in front and 3 in the rear. Each seating position has a
safety belt.

More information:

Seat functions
Safety belts
Airbag system
Child safety and child restraints
Infotainment System

WARNING

Improper seating positions increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries in a crash or other
accidents, especially when the airbag deploys.

All occupants must sit properly and properly restrained at all times.
Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seating positions with safety belts

available.

Always secure children in the vehicle with an approved and suitable restraint system ap-

propriate for their age, weight, and height Child safety and child restraints, Airbag system.

Always keep your feet on the floor in front of the seat. Never rest them on the seat, in-

strument panel, out of the window, etc. The airbag system and safety belt will not be able to
protect you properly and can even increase the risk of injury in a crash.

WARNING

Always adjust seat, safety belts and head restraints properly before driving and make sure
that all passengers are properly restrained.

Push the passenger seat as far back as possible. Always be sure that there are at least 10

inches (25 cm) between the front passenger's breastbone and the instrument panel.

Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that there are a distance of 10

inches (25 cm) between your breastbone and the center of the steering wheel.

Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the pedals all the way to the floor

while keeping your knee(s) slightly bent. The distance to the instrument panel in the knee
area must be at least 4 inches (10 cm).

If these requirements cannot be met for physical reasons, contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to see whether adaptive
equipment is available.

Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands

at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driv-
er's airbag inflates.

Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands at other places

inside the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the
wrong way can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms, and head if the driver's airbag in-
flates.

Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the ability of the driver's airbag to

help protect you in a collision.

Never drive with backrests reclined or tilted back farther than necessary to drive comfort-

ably. The farther back the backrests are tilted the greater the risk of injury caused by incor-
rect positioning of the safety belts and improper seating position.
from the steering wheel and the instrument panel.

Always sit upright with your back against the backrest with the front seats properly ad-

justed. Never lean against or place any part of your body too close to the area where the air-
bags are located.

Rear seat passengers who are not properly seated and restrained are more likely to be

seriously injured in a crash.

WARNING

Improper adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly and

you could lose control of the vehicle. In addition, you will not be in the correct seating posi-
tion while adjusting the seat.

Adjust the front seat height, angle and longitudinal direction only if the seat adjustment

area is clear.

The adjustment of the front seats must not be restricted by things in the footwell in front

of or behind the seats.

WARNING

Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or crushed causing a fire that can
result in serious burns and vehicle damage.

Always make sure that there are no lighters in the seat tracks or near other moving parts

before adjusting the seats.

Before closing a storage compartment, always make sure that no cigarette lighter can be

activated, crushed, or otherwise damaged.

Never leave a cigarette lighter in a storage compartment, on the instrument panel or in

other places in the vehicle. Heat buildup 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. High temperatures could cause the cigarette lighter to
catch fire.

Examples of improper seating positions

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

Not wearing or improperly fastening safety belts increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Safety
belts can work only when they are properly positioned on the body. An improper seating position
significantly impairs the protection provided by safety belts. This can cause severe or even fatal inju-
ries. Improper seating positions also increase the risk of serious injury or death when an airbag de-
ploys and strikes an occupant who is not in the proper seating position. The driver is responsible for all
passengers and especially children riding in the vehicle.

The following are only some examples of seating positions that will increase the risk of serious injury
or death.

Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:

Never stand up in the vehicle.
Never stand on the seats.
Never kneel on the seats.
Never ride with the seat backrest reclined.
Never lean up against the instrument panel.
Never lie down on the rear seat.
Never sit on the edge of the seat.
Never sit sideways.
Never lean out the window.
Never put your feet out the window.
Never put feet on the instrument panel.
Never rest your feet on the seat cushion or back of the seat.
Never ride in the footwell.
Never sit or stand on an armrest.
Never ride without your safety belt properly fastened.
Never ride in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Contact with parts of the vehicle interior can cause serious personal injury in a crash.

Always make sure that all vehicle occupants stay in a proper seating position and are

properly restrained whenever the vehicle is moving.

Improper seating positions increase the risk of serious and fatal injury, especially when an

airbag deploys and strikes a passenger in an improper seating position.

Proper seating position

Fig. 39 The driver should never sit closer than 10 inches (25 cm) of the steering wheel.

Fig. 40 Proper safety belt positioning and head restraint adjustment.

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

The following describes the proper seating positions for the driver and passengers.

If you have a physical impairment or condition that prevents you from sitting properly on the driver seat
with the safety belt properly fastened and reaching the pedals, special modifications to your vehicle
may be necessary. Only the proper seating position ensures optimum protection by the safety belt and
airbag.

Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility or call the
Volkswagen Customer CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987 for information about possible modifications
to your vehicle.