Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Drive 2013 Owner's Manual

Hybrid drive

Applicable only in the United States

 Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Warning and indicator lights
Overview of special driving tips
Hybrid functions and mode
Energy flow display
High-voltage battery
Special considerations for hybrid vehicles
Removing and installing engine compartment cover

All work on the high-voltage system is dangerous, requires specialized knowledge, and should be
CARried out solely by authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities
that are qualified to do work on hybrid vehicles and have the training, know-how, tools, and equipment
required to properly maintain, diagnose, and repair the hybrid electrical system in accordance with the

standards and guidelines established by Volkswagen ⇒ 
The high-voltage network is made up of the following high-voltage components: t h e high-voltage

battery, the power electronics (made up of the DC/DC converter and pulse inverter), the electric
motor, high-voltage air conditioning compres sor, and the ora ng e -c olo re d high-voltage cables and
connectors.

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More information:

 Instruments
 System settings (CAR )
 Starting and stopping the engine
 Braking, stopping and parking
 Saving fuel and helping the environment
 Preparations for working in the engine co mpartment
 Changing a light bulb
 Jump-starting

DANGER

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The vehicle's high-voltage ele ctr ical system and high-voltage battery are dangerous and can
cause burns, other serious personal injuries, electrocuti on, an d de ath.

 Always assume that high-voltage battery and parts of the high-voltage system are fully
charged and energized.

 Never touch or let jewelry or other metal objects contact high-voltage cables or the high­voltage battery and battery poles, especi al ly if the cables, battery, and battery poles have
been damaged in any way.

 Never do any work yourself on the high-volta ge el ectrical system, the orange-colore d
high-voltage wiring, or on th e hi g h - voltage battery.

 Never open, service, repair, or disconnect any part of the hybrid electrical s ystem.
 Never damage the orange-colored high-voltag e c a bles. Ne ver remove them and n e ver

disconnect them from the high-voltage electrical system.

 Never open or remove the orange-colored cover on the high-voltage batter y.
 Always have work on the hybrid electrical system and s ys t ems th at could b e i ndi rec tly

affected by it done by qualified, t r ained t echnicians who have the know-how , experience,
documentation, and tools to do the work safely.

 All work on the high-voltage ele ct rical system and the high-voltage battery must be done
in compliance with Volkswagen standards and guidelines.

 Vehicle keys must be safely stored a safe distance from vehicle so that the ignition cannot
be switched on and energize the electrical system.

 Gases vented or released from the high -voltage battery vapors are potentially poisonous
and can burn.

 Physical damage to the vehicle or the high-voltage batter y can resu lt in immedia te or
delayed release of poisonous gases that can also cause a fire.

 Always avoid contact with leaking fluids and gas e s es cap i ng fr o m the ba ttery, particularly
one that has been damaged.

 Always tell emergency responders that the vehi cle has a high-voltage bat te ry.

WARNING

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Driver distraction causes accidents and serious personal inj ury. Using the instrument cluster
or accessing Infotainment System menus while driving can take your attention off the road
and cause accidents.

 To help reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, never change settings in the instrument
cluster display or use Infotainment System functions unless the vehicle is standing still.

WARNING

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When powered by the electric motor, th e vehicle makes much less noise, both when idling
and driving, than when it is running on the interna l combustion engine. It is much harder or
even impossible for the drivers of other vehicles and above all for cyclists, pedestrians, and
children to hear the vehicle when it is running on electrical power.

 Pedestrians and others can be struck and ser i ously injured because they cannot hear the
vehicle and tell that it is getting close to them, for instance when you are parking, backing
up, or driving in a low-speed zone where there is likely to be pedestrian traffic.

 Always watch out for pedestrians, especially small children, cyclists, and others who may
not hear the vehicle or realize th at it i s abou t to move or will cross their path of travel .

 Always be especially CAReful in residential areas, school zones, and other places where
the speed of motor vehicles is restricted and pedestrians may be at greater ri sk,

 Make sure the ignition and the hybrid drive system have both been turned off before
leaving the vehicle.

WARNING

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Never leave the vehicle when hybrid drive system indicator lights are still lit. The vehicle can
move if the accelerator is depressed even though the combustion engine has been stopped.
This can cause accidents and severe or lethal injuries.

 Make sure the transmission is in Park (P) before you get out of the vehicle.

WARNING

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Never support the vehicle with cinder blocks, bricks, or other objects to inspect it. The
vehicle could slip or move suddenly and cause an accident with serious personal injury.

WARNING

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Never let the hybrid battery get wet. Liquids and other fluids can cause short circuits,
electrical shock, burns, and explosions.

 Never CARry large amounts of liquids or other fluids in the luggage compartment.
 Always make sure that any containers with liquids and other fluids are properly secured

and tightly closed to prevent leakage during normal driving as well as hard cornering,
braking, and other vehicle maneuvers. Leaking liquids can get into the cover of the high ­voltage battery and the high-volt a ge cable connections. This can damage th e electr ic al
system and the high-voltage batter y.

Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty. There may not always be enough charge in

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the high-voltage battery to get to the next gas station.

Warning and indicator lights

 Please first read and note the introductory infor mation and heed the WARNINGS

Warning messages

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 lights and text messages are shown in the instrum e nt cluster display. Acoustic warnings may
also sound at the same time.

Lights up

Warnings in the instrument
cluster display

Proper response

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Fault in the hybrid system: stop
the vehicle at a safe location!

Fault Hybrid system: Workshop!
High-voltage battery is being

charged.

READY.

Hybrid vehicles: Extended
electro-mode drive active.

E-MODE currently not available.
Vehicle can still be driven.

Electric driving is currently not
possible.

Request to start the engine.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as it is safe
to do so.

See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

While this message appears, do not stop the engine.

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 .

Check to see if the requirements for extended
electro-mode drive are met .

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.

Start the engine with the ignition switch or starter
button.

Warning when leaving the vehicle

Switch off the ignition before leaving the vehicle unattended In certain situations , a me ssage appears
in the instrument cluster display as you are leaving the vehicle. This message warns you that the
vehicle's electric drive is still enabled and that the combustion engine might start automatically.

Always switch the engine off, remove the key, and take it with you when leaving the vehicle ⇒ 
The warning when leaving the vehicle appears if:

 The ignition is switched ON.
 AND: Electrical drive is functional (READY active).
 AND: The combustion engine is OFF.
 AND: The driver safety belt is not fastened. OR: The driver door is open.

WARNING

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A parked vehicle that is not proper ly par ke d can r oll away and cause accidents or severe
injuries. When leaving the vehicle, always move the selector le ver into Park (P) and engage
the electronic parking brake.

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WARNING

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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 tex t WARNINGS.
 Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

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Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehic l e damage.

Overview of special driving tips

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

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This short overview cannot replace the detailed description in this entir e chapte r, espe cially not the
warnings or safety instructions.

Driving
situations

Requirements and conditions Vehicle behavior

Electrical
driving.

Constant driving
and
gliding without
engine on (sail).

Full acceleration
(Boost).

Braking energy
regeneration
(Recuperation).

- Selector lever in position (D).

- Foot brake released.
– Accelerator is slightly depressed.

- Thinking ahead when driving, with
CAReful acceleration.

- Reducing speed early or
completely in ca s e of obstacles or
speed limits.

- Selector lever in position (D).
Kick-down mechanism of
accelerator activated.

- Selector lever in position (S) or
Tiptronic:
accelerator is depressed to 80%.

- Early and even braking with short
brake pedal travel.

If all operative requirements of the Hybrid
system are fulfilled, the vehicle starts
electrically The combustion engine is
switched on only at higher speeds.

The kinetic energy of the vehicle is used
optimally for its motion ahead. No energy is
lost through excessive acceleration or
braking.

By easing off the accelerator completely,
the combustion engine is automatically
switched off and disconnected. The vehicle
glides without engine power.

The electric motor assists the combustion
engine in acceleration. The maximum
overall output is used briefly .

The vehicle is braked by the electric motor.
Most of the kinetic energy is then won back
and can be stored in the form of electrical
energy in the high-voltage battery .

Driving in city
traffic.

- Selection of a moderate speed.

– Avoid full acceleration.

Driving in fully electric mode at this level is
possible only with a speed of up to
approximately 50 km/h (31 mph) .

The fuel consumption is reduced with
moderate acceleration due to higher
efficiency of the combustion engine and
driving in fully electric mode is possible.