Volkswagen Taos 2021 - User Manual

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Table of Contents

Index3
- Driver information3
- Security3
- Opening and closing3
- Steering wheel3
- Seats and head restraints3
- Lights3
- Visibility3
- Driving3
- Driver assistance systems3
- Parking and manoeuvring3
- Practical equipment3
- Data transmissions3
- Infotainment system3
- Transport of objects3
About this instruction manual5
- Notebooks that make up the documentation of a bor- do:5
Explanation of symbols6
Vehicle overviews7
- View from the front7
- View from the back8
- Driver's door9
- Driver's side10
- Central console11
- Passenger side12
Information for the con- ductor13
- Symbols in the table of contents13
- Instrument panel15
- Operation of the instrument panel28
  - Instrument panel menus28
- Operation and visualisation in the infotainment system30
  - Vehicle settings menu30
    - Please note at the beginning of this chapter on page 27.30
    - System settings and display of vehicle-related information30
Security31
- Seating position31
  - Number of places31
  - Correct seating position31
- Safety belts32
- Airbag system37
- Transporting children safely45
- In case of emergency53
Opening and closing56
- Vehicle key56
- Keyless Access" keyless locking/starting system57
- Doors and central locking key59
- Luggage compartment door63
- Windows65
  - Opening and closing the windows65
  - Problems and solutions67
    - The automatic lowering and raising of the mounts does not work.67
- Glass roof67
  - Opening and closing the glass ceiling67
  - Problems and solutions70
    - The glass ceiling does not close70
    - The buttons react differently to the one that has been pressed.70
Steering wheel70
- Adjusting the position of the steering wheel70
Seats and head restraints72
- Front seats72
  - Note and at the beginning of this chapter on page 67.73
  - Note and at the beginning of this chapter on page 67.73
- Rear seats74
- Headrest76
  - Correct adjustment of the head restraint76
  - Adjusting the head restraints77
- Seat functions78
  - Central armrest78
    - Front centre armrest78
    - Fitting the rear head restraints78
Lights79
- Turn signals79
  - Rear centre armrest79
  - Comfort indicators79
- Vehicle lighting80
- Interior lighting85
  - Glovebox light and boot light85
  - Ambient lighting85
Visibility86
- Window cleaner86
  - Operation of the window cleaner87
  - Problems and solutions88
- Rear-view mirrors88
  - Interior rear-view mirror89
    - Automatic anti-dazzle interior rear-view mirror89
    - Manual anti-glare interior rear-view mirror90
  - Exterior mirrors90
- Sun protection91
  - Sunshades91
Heating and ventilation system and air-conditioning system93
- Heating, ventilating and cooling93
Driving98
- Driving instructions98
- Start and stop the engine104
- Start-Stop System108
  - Start-Stop System108
  - Problems and solutions109
    - Engine does not start automatically109
- Automatic gearbox109
- Driving on slopes115
- Address117
- Selection of the driving profile118
  - Selecting a driving profile118
  - Problems and solutions119
    - Driving profiles or vehicle systems do not behave as expected119
- Offroad indicator119
- Off-road driving120
Driver assistance systems129
- Speed governor (GRA)129
- Speed limiter130
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)132
- Emergency Brake Assist (Front Assist)137
- Blind Spot Detector140
Parking and manoeuvring142
- Parking142
  - Parking the vehicle142
- Electronic parking brake143
- General information concerning parking systems145
- Parking assistance148
- Rear View Assistant (Rear View)149
  - Operation149
  - Note and , on page 140, and , at the beginning of this chapter, on page 144.149
- Parking exit assistant150
- Frequency assistance systems151
Practical equipment153
- Slides153
- Power outlets154
  - Power sockets in the vehicle154
    - Note and at the beginning of this chapter on page 149.154
Data transmissions155
- Cybersecurity155
- App-Connect156
- Wired and wireless connections160
  - USB connection160
Infotainment system162
- First steps162
- Radio Mode172
- Media Mode174
- Telephone interface177
Transport of objects183
- Loading of luggage and cargo183
  - Securely stowing luggage in the vehicle183
- Luggage compartment cover184
- Boot floor184
  - Boot floor - Functions184
    - Opening the luggage compartment floor184
    - Closing the luggage compartment floor184
- Luggage compartment equipment185
- Roof racks186
- Driving with a trailer188
Fuel and scrubbing exhaust gas scrubbing189
- Safety warnings regarding fuel handling189
- Fuel types and refuelling189
- Exhaust gas cleaning191
Various situations194
- On-board tools194
  - Location194
- Windscreen wiper blades195
  - Service position195
- Outdoor lighting196
- Change fuses198
  - Fuses in the engine compartment199
  - Replace blown fuses201
- Start-up aid202
  - Please note and at the beginning of this chapter on page 197.203
  - Using the start-up aid203
- Towing204
Check and replace210
- In the engine compartment210
- Liquids and operating media214
- Windscreen washer fluid215
- Engine oil215
- Engine coolant219
- Brake fluid222
- 12-volt battery223
Wheels and tyres228
- Tyre control systems228
- Important information on wheels and tyres230
- Hubcaps241
- Changing a wheel243
Maintenance250
- Service250
  - Recording of the service work carried out ("Digital Maintenance Plan")250
  - In some markets, the digital service plan is not available. In this case, your Volkswagen dealer will inform you about the documentation of the service work.250
- Vehicle preservation250
  - Automatic washing installations251
  - Washing the vehicle251
- Accessories, replacement of parts, repairs and modifications256
  - Accessories and spare parts256
Customer information262
- Legal guarantee262
- Black box (Event Data Recor- der)262
- Stickers and signs263
  - Safety certificate263
- Air conditioning fluids263
  - Refrigerating agent of the air conditioner263
  - Air conditioning refrigerant oil263
- Infotainment system and an- tenas264
- Protection of components264
- Disposal of used batteries, accumulators and electronic devices264
  - Used batteries and accumulators264
  - Used electrical and electronic devices264
- Declaration of conformity265
  - Radio frequency operated equipment265
  - Electrical equipment265
- Information on third party copyrights265
- Handing over and scrapping of end-of-life vehicles265
  - End-of-life vehicle handover265
  - Scrapping265
- Declaration of conformity of radio equipment in non-European countries266
  - Approval numbers266
Technical data272
- Notes on technical data272
  - General information on data272
- Vehicle identification number272
- Model plate276
- Safety certificate276
- Vehicle data carrier sticker276
- Dimensions277
- Fuel tank volume278
- Petrol engines278
  - 1.4 l, TSI® 4-cylinder, 110 kW278
- MultiFuel engines (E85)278
  - 1.4 l, TSI® 4-cylinder, 110 kW278
Abbreviations used279
- Abbreviation Meaning279
- Abbreviation Meaning280
Alphabetical index281
- Other signs281
  - Inspection now! 24281
  - Oil service now! 24281
  - Oil service and inspection now! 24281
- A281
  - ABS281
  - ACC281
  - Bodywork accessories and structures 249281
  - Engine oil 208281
  - Adapting the playback volume 166281
  - Adaptive Cruise Control281
  - Vehicle data sticker 265281
  - Front passenger frontal airbag281
  - Front airbags281
  - Side airbags281
  - Head airbags281
  - Adjust281
  - Adjustments281
  - Sound settings 166281
  - System settings 166281
  - Vehicle settings 27281
  - Infotainment system settings281
  - Floor mats 93281
  - Android Auto 154281
  - Slope angle 263281
  - Malfunction281
  - Opening281
  - Comfort opening281
  - Individual door opening 57281
  - Applications (apps) 152281
  - App-Connect 151281
  - Apple CarPlay 153281
  - Display area281
  - Mooring rings 180281
  - Starting by towing 197281
  - Rear seat 70281
  - Seats 67281
  - Heated seats281
  - Front seats 67281
  - Child seats 42282
  - Rear seats 69282
  - Hill Start Assist 110282
  - Descent assistant282
  - Brake Assist (BAS) 146282
  - Emergency Brake Assist (Front Assist)282
  - High beam assistant 76282
  - Reversing assistant 144282
  - Parking exit assistant 145282
  - ASR282
  - Crossing water 98282
  - Crossing salt water282
  - Fault282
  - Steering control aid 112282
  - Parking assistance282
  - Start-up aid282
  - Lowering slopes282
  - BAS282
  - 12-volt battery 216282
  - Lock the vehicle282
  - Selector lever lock 105282
  - Electronic Differential Lock (EDS) 146282
  - Door lock tumbler, disconnecting the door lock, and282
- C282
  - Snow chains 234282
  - Seat heating282
  - Reversing assistant camera282
  - Cameras282
  - Shift gears 104282
  - Change lamps 191283
  - Change parts 249283
  - Changing a wheel 236283
  - Comfort locking283
  - Emergency locking and unlocking283
  - Automatic gearbox 104283
  - Safety belts 29283
  - Engine bonnet283
  - Front bonnet283
  - Climate control 88283
  - Catalyst283
  - Safety certificate 265283
  - Climatronic283
  - Connectivity components 150283
  - Connection284
  - Automatic switching of driving lights 76284
  - USB connection284
  - Multimedia connections 155284
  - Key switch284
  - Vehicle preservation 243284
  - Consult the date of services 24284
  - Fuel consumption284
  - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 127284
  - Parking Distance Control (PDC)284
  - E-mail 176284
  - Glass roof sunblind284
  - Crystals284
  - Digital instrument panel 14, 15285
  - Overview285
  - Luggage compartment cover 179285
  - Partial odometer 14285
  - Revolution counter 14-16285
  - Natural leather285
  - Synthetic leather285
  - Vehicle care285
- D285
  - Tyre damage 229285
  - Travel data 15285
  - Technical data 263285
  - Declaration of conformity 256285
  - Exhaust gas cleaning 186285
  - Copyright 167285
  - Unlocking the vehicle285
  - Disconnect285
  - Automatic disconnection of consumers 219285
  - Emergency shutdown 102285
  - Discard285
  - Waste285
  - Tyre wear 229285
  - Inertial displacement 107285
  - Blind spot detector 135285
- E285
  - EDS285
  - Electric windows285
  - Raising the vehicle285
  - Removing ice 245286
  - Emergency286
  - In case of emergency 50286
  - Ignition286
  - Automatic belt winder 33286
  - End-of-life vehicle handover 256286
  - Security equipment 37286
  - Luggage compartment equipment 180286
  - ESC286
  - Windscreen wiper blades286
  - Vanity mirror 86286
  - Rear-view mirrors 83286
  - Ethanol 85286
  - Foreign286
  - Brakes286
  - Front Assist 132286
  - External audio sources286
  - Anti-impingement function286
- F286
  - Lamp failure286
  - Headlamps286
  - Particulate filter286
  - Emergency braking 142286
  - Parking brake286
  - Electronic parking brake 138286
  - Handbrake286
  - Multi-collision brake 147286
- G286
  - Bag hook 180286
  - Legal guarantee286
  - Petrol286
  - GRA286
  - Rear light clusters286
  - Glove compartment286
- H287
  - On-board tools 189287
  - Ice287
- I287
  - Vehicle identification287
  - Ambient lighting 80287
  - Tilt of the rear-view mirror on the passenger's side 85287
  - Gear indication287
  - Indications of travel data 20287
  - Safety instructions 157287
  - Indications on the display 18287
  - Driving directions 93287
  - Main indications 19287
  - Service interval indicator287
  - Outdoor temperature display 20287
  - Temperature indicator287
  - Seat belt status indicator287
  - Fuel level indicator 16287
  - Offroad indicator287
  - Additional instruments287
- J287
  - Rubber seals287
- K287
  - Keyless-Go287
  - Decorative films288
  - Lamps288
  - LED lamps 191288
  - Washing the vehicle288
  - Camera lenses288
  - Distinctive engine lettering 265288
  - Gearshift cams288
  - Light Assist288
  - Belt force limiter 33288
  - Speed limiter 125288
  - Limiter288
  - Window cleaner 81288
  - Vehicle cleaning288
  - Antifreeze fluid 212288
  - Brake fluid 215288
  - Windscreen washer fluid288
  - Engine coolant 212288
  - Operating liquids 207288
  - Checklists288
  - Wheels and tyres 223288
  - Vehicle key 53288
  - Daytime running lights 75289
  - Places with special regulations 174289
  - Explosion Hazardous Locations 174289
  - Heated bezel289
  - High beam, on/off 76289
  - Dynamic curve light 76289
  - Parking light 78289
  - Parking light on both sides 78289
  - Position light 76289
- M289
  - Voice operation289
  - Voice control (Siri)289
  - MEDIA289
  - Operational means 207289
  - Data memories289
  - Menu289
  - Service Menu289
  - Instrument panel menus289
  - Microfibre289
  - Vehicle modifications 249289
  - Technical amendments 249289
  - Travel mode289
  - Moulding trims289
  - Engine289
  - Combustion engine289
  - Petrol engines289
  - MultiFuel engines (E85)289
  - Multi Collision Brake289
  - Multimedia289
- N289
  - Tyres289
  - Asymmetric tyres 232289
  - Number of places 28290
- O290
  - Previous operations290
- P290
  - Screens290
  - Tightening torque290
  - Sunshades 86290
  - ParkPilot290
  - Particularities290
  - Brake pads290
  - Driving profile290
  - Information profiles 15290
  - Plastic parts290
  - Trim parts290
  - Button battery290
  - Vehicle paintwork290
  - Slides 148290
  - Luggage compartment door 60290
  - Tailgate290
  - Service position290
  - Comfort tyre pressure 228290
  - Press & Drive290
  - Services 263290
  - Problems and solutions290
  - Tyre profile depth 228291
  - Electronic stabilisation programme291
  - Anti-theft wheel protection291
  - Protection of components 255291
  - Sun protection 86291
  - Doors 56291
- R291
  - Rear View291
  - Air recirculation291
  - Recommendation to take a break291
  - Walking recommendation 93291
  - Engine speed 16291
  - Digital clock292
  - Trailer292
  - Repairs 249292
  - Repair stone impact (warning) 250292
  - Replenish fluids292
  - Central armrest 73292
  - Refuelling292
  - Rear seat backrest292
  - Wax residues, remove 245292
  - Interior rear-view mirror 84292
  - Exterior mirrors 84, 85292
  - Filming292
  - Emergency wheel 238292
  - Spare wheel292
  - Spare wheel 238292
  - Inflatable spare wheel292
  - Noises292
- S292
  - Insurance for children 59292
  - Driving profile selection 113292
  - Rain and light sensor 82292
  - Sensors292
  - Acoustic warning signals292
  - Service292
  - Brake servo 96292
  - Fixed key symbol 24292
  - Symbols292
  - Keyless Access System 54292
  - Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 146292
  - Airbag system 34292
  - Keyless Ac- cess" keyless locking and starting system292
  - Tyre control system 222292
  - Pedestrian detection system 132292
  - Braking system292
  - Infotainment system 157292
  - Parking systems293
  - Assistance systems293
  - Seat upholstery293
  - Bank cards (data loss) 174293
  - Sliding roof293
  - Panoramic sunroof and panoramic sunblind293
  - Electric panoramic sunroof and sunblind293
  - Glass roof 64293
  - Panoramic roof293
  - VIEW key293
  - Fabrics293
  - Outdoor temperature294
  - Earth terminal 198294
  - Warning signs294
  - Warning and control lamps294
  - Control witnesses294
  - Power outlets 149294
  - Top Tether294
  - Long load trap door 181294
  - Data transmissions 150294
  - Transport of objects 178294
- U294
  - Control and display unit294
- V294
  - Oil dipstick 210294
  - Stuck vehicle294
  - Sale of the vehicle294
  - Windows 62294
  - Visibility 81294
  - Multifunction steering wheel294
  - Volume294
- X294
  - XDS294
- Z295
  - Tactile zones 161295

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Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Taos 2021
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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