Volkswagen TOUAREG - User manual

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[ okay let’s begin ]
The Touareg

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[ meet the touareg ]
Click here or say “Tour-eg.” Catchy eh?
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The Touareg.
Starts at $35,900.*
Presenting the Touareg. A sport utility vehicle designed to provide as much joy on-road
as off, it’s the Volkswagen that does what other Volkswagens don’t. We like to think
of it as the most intuitive Volkswagen so far. Engineered to a T, designed for comfort
and packed with practically a thousand different features for a million different situations,
the Touareg has arrived.
*Base M.S.R.P. of $35,900 for a 2005 Touareg V6. Price excludes taxes, registration, transportation, other options, and dealer charges. Supplies limited. Dealer sets actual prices.

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[ where do we start? ]
TOUAREG FEATURES (below)
It’s not every day a vehicle is packed from head to toe with such delightful features.
Individually engineered with practicality in mind, they all do their bit to deliver the
most from your driving experience. Attention to detail is key, starting from a feature’s
overall functionality to its careful design and thoughtful placement. All of which
contributes to that distinctively familiar Volkswagen look and feel.
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A little trick up our sleeve to welcome you to
the 21st Century. If the remote key is on you,
a sensor inside the car will detect it. When you
touch the door handle, it will automatically
unlock the door. To lock it back up, simply
press the little button on the door handle and
you’ll be good to go.
KEYLESS ACCESS ENTRY3
Erase “Uh honey, we’re lost” from your lexicon.
There’s a sophisticated satellite in space that
knows exactly where you are and will fill you in
via this 7-inch display. It comes with voice
instructions, too (no German accent, though),
and tells you exactly how to get wherever
it is you’re going. There’s also a compass
and specific info on the precise direction that
the Touareg is traveling.
GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM2
These ergonomically designed buttons control
the ergonomically designed seats. Up, down,
backwards, forwards – they move every way
but inside out. The memory pack will store
your favorite positions (including settings for
the 4-way lumbar support), while the heated
side bolsters and center panel will keep you
warm on cold, wintry nights.
12-WAY PROGRAMMABLE SEATS1
d5 MORE COOL FEATURES
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1. Heatable side mirrors with integrated blinkers
2. Multifunction driver display
3. Optional adjustable air suspension
4. 10-speaker premium stereo with CD player
5. 6-speed auto transmission with Tiptronic®
Some like it hot. Some like it cold. This feature
allows passengers to control the temperature,
as well as the amount and direction of air flow
in their own space via an individual set of
controls. Or the driver can set the vehicle to
one temperature with the master button.
4-ZONE CLIMATRONIC™
CLIMATE CONTROL4
1Standard on V8 and V10 TDI.® Optional with package on V6. Memory optional with package for passenger seat on V8 and V10 TDI. 2Optional on all trim levels.
3Optional with package on V8 and V10 TDI. 4Optional on V8 and V10 TDI.
Every swipe at pesky droplets counts big time
with these aerodynamically designed wipers.
And, true to the intuitive nature of the Touareg,
when the wipers are turned to the intermittent
position a rain sensor will automatically set
the wipers in motion when the skies open up.
AERO WINDSHIELD WIPERS

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[ looks and brains ]
TOUAREG INTERIOR (below)
Like all Volkswagens, the Touareg has an unpretentious air about it. Supple hand-
stitched surfaces and fine fabrics decorate the cabin, while burled wood and well-
appointed splashes of chrome adorn the consoles. Tasteful, sporty, and modest,
everything about the Touareg is just so. (And blissfully quiet, thanks to its acoustic
insulation.) Stretch out and take it all in. Front and back, there’s plenty of room.
Did you know the Touareg can keep you up-
to-date on what’s going on in its head via this
multifunction driver display? It’s directly within
your line of vision, and thanks to its simple,
straightforward visual cues, it’s also really easy
to understand.
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The Touareg offers protection from the sun forrear-seat
passengers too, courtesy of these handy shades. Made
from a tough mesh fabric, they can be easily pulled up
and attached to hooks at the top of the window frame.
When not in use, they retract completely into the bottom
of the window frame.
REAR WINDOW SHADE1
1Standard on V8 and V10 TDI. Optional with package on V6.
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Did you know the Touareg was
named
Auto Week’s SUV/Off-
Roader 2004?

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TOUAREG IN ACTION (below)
1.4XMOTION™in motion. 2.Thanks to an adjustable air suspension,
1you’ll stay nice
and dry in up to 22.8 inches of H202 .3. With Continuous Damping Control1and
4XMOTION, the Touareg’s as much fun to drive on the road as off. 4. Even at rest
the Touareg can’t hide its rugged good looks.
Did you know the Touareg can handle up
to 45° angles? Put it this way, when you’re going
up a 45° angle all you see is the sky.
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This just in. The V10 TDI®was named the International
Engine of the Year in its class. Again.
– Above 4-liter (V10 TDI) 2003 & 2004
1Optional on V6 and V8, standard on V10 TDI. 2Equipped with optional air suspension at highest level. Max. fording depth
22.8 inches. Professional driver. NEVER enterwater with a current, or of unknown depth.

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[ our #1 standard feature ]
SAFETY FEATURES (below)
TheTouareg comes well armored with a variety of intelligent and responsive safety
systems. Plus a whole host of other independent safety-related features to help
handle everything from a treacherous stretch of road to a tight parking space.
Combined, they work tirelessly to help protect you and your passengers, whether
you’re driving to work, across town, or clear across the country.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE1
The Touareg also has a 24-hour-a-day
Roadside Assistance package, for 4 years,
unlimited mileage. Whereveryou go, there
we are.
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You’ll find it conveniently placed in your trunk,
as opposed to underneath the vehicle. (Why
make it hard to get to?) It comes with an
air compressor that you can use for inflating
other stuff, too.
INFLATABLE SPARE TIRE
Door-to-door safety is the name of the game.
Think of HomeLink as a 24-hour electronic
butler at your service. It’ll operate your garage
door, home lights, and security system at the
press of a button.
HOMELINK®
Every Touareg comes fully equipped with
Lower Anchorage Tethers for CHild seats – a
standardized child seat attachment system that
ensures maximum protection.
LATCH SYSTEM2
5 MORE SAFETY FEATURES
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1. Volkswagen Telematics by OnStar®4
2. Tire pressure monitoring system
3. Anti-theft vehicle alarm system
4. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
5.
Dual front and front side airbags,
supplemental restraint system, and
Side Curtain Protection™ System 2
Parking’s a cinch. The Touareg has integrated
ultrasonic sensors in its front and rear bumpers.
As you get within a few feet of another object,
the sensors provide visual and acoustic signals
to let you know if you’re getting too close. (Can’t
help you with meter maids, though.)
ELECTRONIC PARKING
ASSISTANCE
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1Roadside Assistance is provided by Road America. See dealer for details. 2Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate
for their size and age. 3Optional on all trim levels. 4Optional on V6, V8, and the V10 TDI. Volkswagen vehicles are equipped with a telematics system that utilizes analog
telephone signals to enable Volkswagen Telematics by OnStar services. Recently, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled that wireless telephone
carriers are required to fully support the analog wireless network until February 16, 2008. After this date, it is likely that the analog wireless network will be phased out,
rendering analog devices inoperable.

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[ pick a you hue ]
BUILD YOUR OWN
Oh, you like the17” wheels but with an Offroad Gray
exterior and the optional navigation system? Configure
your own at vw.com/touareg/build.htm.
Black
Offroad Gray
Campanella White
Shadow Blue
Reflex Silver
Reed Green
Blue Silver
Colorado Red
Wheat Beige
Venetian Green
Walnut
Myrtle
Vavona
Beige
Gray
Teak
Anthracite
WOOD
FABRIC
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M
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NM
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Metallic Color
Non-Metallic Color
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NM

V6 V8 V10 TDI
V6 V8 V10 TDI
City Highway
Measurements
Wheelbase 112.4 in
Overall Length 187.2 in
Width 75.9 in
Height 68.0 in
Front/Rear Head Room 38.7/ 38.3 in
Front/Rear Shoulder Room 57.7/57.4 in
Front/Rear Leg Room 41.3/ 35.6 in
Passenger Volume 99.0 cu ft
Cargo Volume (with rear seat folded) 71.0 cu ft
Towing Capacity (max. braked trailer) 7,716 lbs
Maximum Roof Cargo Weight 220 lbs
Engineering & Technology
German engineered, of course.
3.2L, 240 hp, 228 lb-ft torque V6 engine S • •
4.2L, 310 hp, 302 lb-ft torque V8 engine • S •
5.0L, 310 hp, 553 lb-ft torque V10 diesel engine • • S
6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic S S S
4XMOTION permanent four-wheel drive system with S S S
low range gear and adaptive torque distribution
Servotronic® power steering • • S
Center-locking differential S S S
Rear-locking differential O O/P O/P
Front double wishbone independent S S S
steel spring suspension
Rear four-link independent steel spring suspension S S S
4-Corner adjustable air suspension with 6 adjustable
ride heights and Continuous Damping Control O O/P S
(3 adjustable damping settings)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 4-wheel S S S
vented disc brakes
ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program) S S S
ASR (Anti-slip Regulation traction control) S S S
EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) S S S
EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) S S S
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) S S S
EBA (Engine Braking Assist) S S S
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering S S S
LEV II (Low Emissions Vehicle) S • •
BIN 10 emissions concept • S •
Tier 1 emissions concept (45 state emissions) • • S
Laser beam-welded, unitized construction,
S S S
fully galvanized steel body
255/60 R17H, all-season tires (snow chain compatible) S • •
255/55 R18V, all-season tires (snow chain compatible) • S S
275/45 R19Y, summer performance tires • O O
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[ the nitty gritty ]
INTERIOR
Aesthetically speaking
Power windows with key-operated convenience close and open
feature, pinch protection, and automatic driver’s side one-touch
feature for front windows only
S S S
Tilt-and-slide power glass sunroof with tinted glass, manual sunshade,
preselect pinch protection, and convenience-closing feature operated S S S
by driver’s door power lock
10-speaker premium VI stereo with AM/FM and single CD player S S S
Driver and front passenger fully reclining comfort seats with height-
and angle-adjustable head restraints S S S
8-way manual adjustable front seats S • •
12-way power adjustable front seats with lumbar support and memory
function for driver’s seat and exterior mirrors P S S
Heatable front seats S S S
Heatable rear seats • P P
Aluminum accents and walnut wood interior trim S S S
Heated steering wheel • P P
Ambient lighting in foot wells, door handles and above center console S S S
For your convenience
CD-based GPS navigation system with visual and audible commands O/P O/P O/P
HomeLink S S S
Multifunction trip computer (trip time, distance, average speed and
fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty) S S S
Multifunction onboard computer (adjusts driver’s preferences) S S S
Compass S S S
Dual-zone Climatronic automatic climate control S S S
Four-zone Climatronic automatic climate control • O/P O/P
Central power locking system with remote transmitter S S S
4-spoke, leather-wrapped, multifunction steering wheel (cruise control,
audio and onboard computer) S S S
EXTERIOR
Front to back
Bi-Xenon headlamps with washer system O/P O/P S
Automatic headlights with coming/leaving home feature S S S
Side blinkers integrated into side mirrors S S S
Power flush-folding, auto-dimming exterior mirrors with memory P S S
Power synchronized, heatable exterior mirrors with passenger
tilt while reversing
S S S
Black adjustable, removable roof rack S S •
Silver adjustable, removable roof rack • P S
Electronic parking assistance P P P
SAFETY & SECURITY
Play it safe
Dual front and front side impact airbags, supplemental restraint system1 SS S
Side Curtain Protection airbags1S S S
Direct tire pressure monitoring system O O O
Intelligent crash response system S S S
Volkswagen Telematics by OnStar O O O
Lockdown
Keyless access • P P
Valet key S S S
S
KEY:
Standard
O
Optional
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Available
with package Available
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Unavailable
WARRANTY
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BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY: The Touareg comes with a bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited
Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY: The Volkswagen Powertrain Limited Warranty provides
5 years or 60,000 miles of protection, whichever comes first.
ANTI-CORROSION WARRANTY: A fully galvanized steel body means we can offer you a 12-year
unlimited mileage Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation.
1Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all accident scenarios. Always use safety belts and seat
children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age. 2See dealer for more details about option
packages. 3Wearand tear items and adjustments are excluded after the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Fuel Consumption (EPA estimates only)
V6 15 mpg 20 mpg
V8 14 mpg 18 mpg
V10 TDI 17 mpg 23 mpg
Fuel Tank Capacity 26.4 gallons
Fuel Requirement (Premium recommended) Unleaded

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[ put it together ]
V6 Preferred Packages
Package #1
Sound System I with 11 speakers and amplified sound (300 watts) and Bi-Xenon headlamps
with washer system
Package #2
Cricket leather-trimmed seating surfaces; 12-way power adjustable front seats with lumbar support and
memory function for driver’s seat and exterior mirrors; Power flush-folding, auto-dimming exterior mirrors
with memory; Front center armrest with dual storage compartments; Walnut wood trim; Side manual
sunshades; and Front sliding armrest
Package #3
Combines both Package #1 and Package #2
Package #4
Includes Package #2, plus: Sound System II with 11 speakers and amplified sound (375 watts);
CD-based GPS navigation system with visual and audible commands; Electronic parking assistance;
and Six-disc CD-changer in cargo area
Package #5
Includes Package #4, plus: Rear-locking differential; 4-Corner adjustable air suspension with 6
adjustable ride heights and Continuous Damping Control (3 adjustable damping settings)
V8 Preferred Packages
Package #1
Sound System I with 11 speakers and amplified sound (300 watts); Bi-Xenon headlamps with washer
system; Keyless access; Memory II (passenger seat, steering column, safety belts); Power height-
adjustable, telescopic steering column; and Power, height adjustable front safety belts
Package #2
Includes Package #1. Upgrades to: Sound System II with 11 speakers and amplified sound (375 watts).
Plus: CD-based GPS navigation system with visual and audible commands; and Six-disc CD-changer
in cargo area
Package #3
Includes Package #2, plus: 4-Corner adjustable air suspension with 6 adjustable ride heights and
Continuous Damping Control (3 adjustable damping settings); Silver adjustable, removable roof rack;
Nappa leather-trimmed seating surfaces; and Myrtle or Vavona wood interior trim
Package #4
Includes Package #3, plus: Rear-locking differential and Electronic parking assistance
Package #5
Includes Package #4, plus: Four-zone Climatronic automatic climate control; Tire Pressure Monitoring
System; Heated steering wheel; Heatable rear seats; and Ski sack
Winter Package (available only with purchase of any V8 package)
Heated steering wheel, Heatable rear seats, and Ski sack
V10 TDI Preferred Packages
Package #1
Sound System II with 11 speakers and amplified sound (375 watts); CD-based GPS navigation system
with visual and audible commands; six-disc CD-changer in cargo area; Keyless access; Memory II
(passenger seat, steering column, safety belts); Power height adjustable, telescopic steering column; and
Power, height adjustable front safety belts
Package #2
Includes Package #1, plus: Electronic parking assistance; Heated steering wheel; Heatable rear seats;
Ski sack; Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Four-zone Climatronic automatic climate control; Rear-locking
differential; Nappa leather-trimmed seating surfaces; Myrtle or Vavona wood interior trim
Winter Package (available only with purchase of any V10 TDI package)
Heated steering wheel, Heatable rear seats, and Ski sack
Optional Packages

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[ the fine print ]
Why, hello there. Glad you could make it to the legal jargon. Volkswagen of America, Inc. believes the information and specifications in this brochure to be correct at
the time of posting to the website.
Specifications, standard features, options, fabrics, and colors are subject to change without notice. Some features may be unavailable
when your vehicle is built. Some vehicles are pictured with
options that may be available at extra cost or may not be available on some models. Askyour dealer about the
availability of options and verify that the vehicle you ordered includes the equipment you ordered. Tires are supplied and warranted by their manufacturer. EPA fuel mileages
are estimates only. Your fuel consumption may vary. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, “Touareg,” and “TDI” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. “4XMOTION” is
a trademark of Volkswagen AG. “Drivers wanted.” is a registered trademark of Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Climatronic” and “Side
Curtain Protection” are trademarks
of Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Tiptronic”is a registered trademark of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. “HomeLink” is a registered trademark of the Prince Corporation, Holland,
Michigan. Prince is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls.™ “OnStar” is a registered trademark of OnStar Corporation. “Servotronic” is a registered
trademark of the
AM General Corporation. For further information regarding any Volkswagen model, please call 1-800 DRIVE VW or peruse vw.com some more. Before
we sign off, remember, please don’t drink and drive. (Sometimes, the most important words are saved for last.) ©2004 Volkswagen of America, Inc.