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the Touareg completes the trio in Volkswagen’s driving conditions is a result of, for example,
luxury class product strategy. The Touareg is the continuous electronically controlled four-
primarily an exclusive off-road vehicle, but it also wheel drive, high-torque engines and its dual
satisfies the requirements for business and wishbone chassis.
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Contents will not be updated.

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At a glance

In a nutshell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Passenger protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Drive units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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 In a nutshell

The name Touareg

The name Tuareg (or Touareg) means ”free The name was selected to characterise the
people”. Thus, the Volkswagen Touareg has the Touareg as an exclusive off-road vehicle that
name of a traditional African desert tribe that proves itself as much in a rocky river bed as on
has made a name for itself in Africa due to its the motorway. With its excellent on- and offroad
trade in precious goods. The proud Tuareg, with characteristics and its elegant-progressive
their camel caravans and the mysterious design, the Touareg is just as suitable as an
appearance of their face veils, stand for the off-road vehicle as a business, recreational and
dream of limitless freedom under the mercilessly travel vehicle.
tough conditions of the desert.
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Offroad capability
To test the offroad characteristics of the Touareg, The Touareg was tested and optimised on the test
an offroad test track was specially built in Ehra track for the following characteristics,
(near Wolfsburg), Germany. among others:
Here, the multifaceted vehicle
could show its stuff. - traction,
- torsion,
The test track consists of: - acceleration behaviour and driving on inclines,
- supply of operating fluids,
- a short offroad stretch, - engine drag torque,
- a climbing hill, a section of which with shelves, - suspension comfort,
- a dry river bed simulation, - impermeability,
- a torsion module - noise emission in load situations,
- and a shallow basin. - ground clearance
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 In a nutshell

Touareg

Technical equipment Power

● off- and onroad suitability ● powerful engine range

● electronic differential block (EDB) with V10 diesel engine
● 4-corner air suspension ● 6-gear automatic or manual gearbox for
● two-part tailgate continuous four-wheel drive with central
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 In a nutshell

Technical data
The figure shows the dimensions of the Touareg with a V6 engine.

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Length Approx. 4,754 mm Front track width from 1,645 to 1,658 mm*
Width Approx. 1,928 mm Rear track width from 1,657 to 1,664.5 mm*
Height from 1,703 to 1,726 mm* Total permitted weight from 2,850 to 3,080 kg*
Roof load 100 kg Dead weight from 2,214 to 2,524 kg*
Trailer load 3,500 kg Boot space from 555 to 1,570 l**
Tank volume 100 l Drag coefficient from 0.38 to 0.42 cw*

*depending on the engine ** for V10 TDI: from 550 to 1,525 l

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Offroad driving
The offroad capability of the Touareg is proven by the following data:
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Maximum climbing capability: 45° Maximum possible lateral inclination: 35°

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 Body

The Touareg’s raw body

The body of the Touareg is a completely new, Itstead of the usual ladder frame, the body has
self-supporting construction. It is designed to integrated longitudinal bearers that run through
attain a rigidity that is as static and dynamic the vehicle. In the front and the rear, they are
as possible. To accomplish this, a series of special manufactured from tailored blanks.
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 Safety aspects

To improve the look of the vehicle, the roof is In addition to the measures mentioned above,
connected to the side parts by laser soldering. the body was designed to survive crashes well
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 Body

Bodywork attachments
Engine bonnet Mud flap bench

The engine bonnet is completely constructed of The mud flap bench is screwed in and can be
aluminium. The outer plate is 1.15 mm thick, then adjusted. This results in low gap thicknesses.
the inner plate 0.9 mm. This thickness is novel for
an inner plate.

Mud wings and bumper Sliding/flip-up roof

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plastic. The wall thickness of the mud wings
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Rear window module Side window module

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special technique of plastic extrusion coating. Setscrews are also injected into the module. The
In order to avoid providing a starting point for entire module is screwed to the body.
intruders, the hinges are covered by a spoiler.
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Front seats
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sporty characteristics, such as raised side Memory Package: the seat position and the
cushions. They are heated by the electric seat Easy-Entry setting can thus be saved
heater using a carbon heating element. for different profiles.

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vehicle, the upholstering of the seats is first-class. 8-position seats; the comfort design has
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Compressed air connection Covering panel

Under the passenger seat in the seat console,

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 Body

Rear bench
The rear of the Touareg is equipped with a bench. It is designed for three persons, providing a head rest
and a 3-point belt for each position.
There is a central arm rest in the backrest of the central seat; this has an integrated compartment
for a ski sack.

The entire rear bench can be heated. The backrests of the rear bench can be folded forwards
separately at a 2:1 ratio.

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Two Early Crash sensors are located in the front

of the Touareg; these detect an accident and its
magnitude early and transfer the data on to the
control unit.
In this way, the airbags are activated if the
accident is severe.

The Early Crash sensors detect the longitudinal

acceleration. An additional sensor of this type is
located in the airbag control unit in the centre
console.

In addition, four traverse acceleration sensors

are fastened to the sides of the vehicle.

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key. To do this, there is a lock in the centre
console next to the selection switch for the
automatic gearbox; with this, the ignition key
can be used to set two positions
(airbag on/ airbag off).

For safety reasons, a light in the dash panel

S297_020 insert lights up when the airbags
are deactivated.

23
 Passenger protection

Restraining systems
Belts Ball seat belt tensioner and belt tension limiter

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detection, optional comfort mechanism
and electric belt height adjustment

Belt use detection

There is a belt-use detection system for the driver In co-operation with the comfort mechanism,
and the front passenger. In ensures that a the belt-use detection system is used to
warning signal is issued if the driver does not use determine which spring of the comfort
the seat belt when operating the vehicle. mechanism is used: When the belt lock is closed,
a soft spring provides high belt comfort.
If the belt is released, it rolls up quickly and
safely due to a more rigid spring.

24
Child seat fasteners Additional notes
Isofix child seat fasteners are attached to the The collision area at the dash panel is optimised
front passenger seat as well as to the outer seats at knee height for the driver and
of the rear bench. the front passenger.
Corners and sharp edges have been avoided;
panelling and absorber parts deform in such a
way that the risk of injury is minimised.

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 Drive units

3.2l V6 petrol engine

The 3.2l V6 petrol engine, a further development

of the 2.8l V6 engine, is also installed in the
Phaeton. Due to the offroad capability of the
vehicle, some of the components
had to be modified.

Engine management technical features

● Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1

● Exhaust gas system with two preliminary
catalytic converters and
a main catalytic converter
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recirculation via the camshaft adjustment
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Torque (Nm) Performance (kW)

Engine code AZZ
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Engine mechanics technical features

Due to the offroad capability of the Touareg, special demands are made in terms of inclination and
fordability. To fulfil these demands, certain components have been modified compared to those in the
same engine in the Phaeton.

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Belt drive

The belt drive of the auxiliary assemblies has an

enlarged looping angle on the pulleys.
This prevents slipping of the belt when driving
through water.

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27
 Drive units

4.2l V8 petrol engine

The V8 engine was optimised and further

developed especially for the Touareg,
especially for offroad use.

Modifications to the Touareg

● Three-stage variable intake manifold

● Double-flow intake with dual HFM
● Water-cooled 190 A alternator
● Fording seals
● Crankcase with large flangepiece
● Crankshaft with 10-hole flange
● New oil filter module
● Poly-V drive with 7 grooves
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Torque (Nm) Performance (kW)

Engine code AQF
500 250
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Bore 84.5 mm
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The drane stage stores the oil from the rear oil
pan in front of the pressure pump. This ensures
optimum intake at all times.

Suction pressure
S297_099
stage of oil pump

The spraying tube of the drain stage separates

the air out of the oil that is transported from the
rear oil pan.

S297_100

Oil intake at pressure Spraying tube of

stage drain stage

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 Drive units

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Technical data Torque and performance chart

Torque (Nm) Performance (kW)

Engine code AYH
Construction V engine, 90° V-angle
Displacement 4,921 cm3 1000 250
Bore 81 mm
Stroke 95.5 mm
800 200
Valves per cylinder 2
Compression ratio 18:1
Max. output 230 kW at 4000 rpm 600 150

Max. torque 750 Nm at 2000 rpm

Engine management Bosch EDC 16 100
400
Fuel Diesel min. 49 CZ or
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Exhaust treatment Exhaust gas recirculation and 200 50
oxydation catalytic converter
Exhaust emission stan- EU 3
0 0
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2000 3000 4000 rpm

S297_022

30
Fuel tank

In order to utilise the available installation space to the greatest extent possible, the fuel tank consists of
a main chamber and a secondary chamber. Both chambers have an electrical fuel pump and a
sucking-jet pump. There is a sender for the fuel supply on each of the two electrical fuel pumps.

The fuel tanks for petrol and diesel engines differ mainly in the size of the compensator reservoir
and in the attached lines.

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 Power transmission

6-speed automatic gearbox 09D

Compared to the 5-speed automatic transmission, the 09D 6-speed automatic transmission provides a
reduction of fuel consumption and thus a reduction of exhaust gas emissions, as well as a reduction of
noise, all at significantly improved acceleration values.
It was developed at AISIN, the famous Japanese manufacturer of automatic gearboxes, and is also
manufactured by them. The tuning and adaptation of the gearbox and the control unit to the Touareg
was carried out in co-operation with Volkswagen engineers.

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Serial number of
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 Special gearbox features include:

● Switching programmes integrated into the ● Axle drive is located outside of the
control unit that depend on driver and driving automatic gearbox.
situations as well as switching programmes ● The hill-holder function secures the vehicle
that depend on driving impedance. from rolling back and permits hills to be
The switching programmes are approached comfortably.
controlled by fuzzy logic. ● Selector lever and steering wheel Tiptronic.
● Controlled transformer bypass coupling.
● Lifetime ATF filling.

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Gearbox codes with V10 TDI engine EXG

with V6 engine EXL
ATF Lifetime filling
ATF filling amount with V10 TDI engine 12 litres
with V6 engine 9.6 litres
Maximum torque transmission 750 Nm
Weight depending on the 97 kg -110 kg
engine type, including ATF
Emergency run in case of defective control 3rd gear and R gear
unit

33
 Power transmission

Design of automatic gearbox

In its basic design, the 6-gear automatic gearbox does not differ from other automatic gearboxes.
It consists of:

● the torque transformer with transformer bypass coupling,

● the ATF pump,
● a simple planetary gear set according to Simpson,
● a dual planetary gear set according to Ravigneaux,
● three multi-disc couplings,
● two multiple disc brakes and
● the control valve assembly.

Overview of the installation location of certain components

Torque transformer with transformer Simple Dual

bypass coupling planetary gear set planetary gear set

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P - Parking
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To move the selector lever out of the Park setting,
the ignition must be switched on. In addition, the
foot brake and the locking button on the selector
lever must be pressed.
The ignition key can be removed only
in this setting.

R - Reverse

The locking button on the selector lever must be

pressed to switch into reverse.
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In positions ”D” and ”S”, the gear selected in the
gearbox is also displayed.

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 Power transmission

Tiptronic
The Tiptronic in the Touareg is available as a
selector lever Tiptronic as well as a steering
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- the switch on the right to move up a gear and Steering wheel switch
- the switch on the left to move down a gear.

If the selector switch is in the ”D” or ”S” setting

while the steering wheel switches are pressed,
the control unit for the automatic gearbox enters
the Tiptronic mode.
The control unit automatically reverts to the
previously selected ”D” or ”S” programme if the
steering wheel switches are not pressed again.

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Selector lever locks
The function of the selector lever lock and the
ignition key removal lock is identical to that in the
Phaeton. The selector lever is locked by
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Further information about the functions can be found in SSP 270 ”The Phaeton”, in the chapter about
automatic gearboxes.

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 The ends of the cable are attached with locknuts
to the steering levers. Mass dampers act as a
gear shift mass, improving handling
during gear shifting.
A locking pin used for setting the shift cables is
located on the gearbox housing. The gear-shift
lever is fastened by a rig pin for setting.

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 Chassis

Chassis
The chassis, with its continuous four-wheel drive, But it also ensures the highest driving comfort on
provides excellent offroad driving due to its normal roads due to its individual rear wheel
central differential with reduction stage. suspension.

● Tyre inflation pressure

connection under the
driver’s seat (only in vehicles
with air suspension)

● Dual wishbone front suspension

● Dual wishbone rear suspension

with divided upper wishbone
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 ● Rear transverse lock and
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● Foot parking brake,

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● Ventilated disc brakes

(front and rear)

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”The Touareg Four-Wheel
Drive Concept”

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 Electric system

Comfort and safety electronics

The comfort and safety electronics are based on
that of the Phaeton. Here, we will discuss certain
components and installation locations.

Door control unit driver (left)

and front passenger (right)

For more detailed information and

notes, see SSP 298
”The Touareg Electrical System”, Starter battery
which describes the functions. under the driver's seat

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 Control unit for on-board network

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 Heating/air-conditioning system

Air-conditioning in the Touareg

A total of three different equipment versions are The third variant is the standard manually
available for the air-conditioning of the vehicle controllable air-conditioning system.
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Despite different functions, the designs of the At first glance, one can differentiate the variants
three variants are based on one another; by the varying designs and appearances of the
this simplifies repairs and maintenance. operating and display units.

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 4C-Climatronic
Front operating and display unit
This system has two operating and display units.
The front operating and display unit is located in
the dash panel; this can be used mainly to select
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compartment.
The rear air-conditioning unit is located behind
the side panel in the left-hand side of the boot;
it is used to condition the rear seats.

Both air-conditioning units have one evaporator,

one heat exchanger and one blower each.
Therefore, the temperature and the air amount
can be independently set for the front and rear
climate zones.
A multitude of ventilation flaps in the air-
conditioning units and the air distribution
housings are electromechanically set,
permitting individual air distribution.

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Rear air-
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 Heating/air-conditioning system

2C-Climatronic
The 2C-Climatronic has an operating and Operating and display unit
display unit in the dash panel.

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the following differences in automatic operation:
Air-
conditioning unit
- The temperature can be independently set for
the left-hand and right-hand passenger
compartments.
- The air amount and air distribution are set
uniformly for the entire passenger
compartment.

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 Manual air-conditioning system
Operating unit
Using the operating unit in the dash panel,
the occupants can set the air-conditioning of the
entire interior according to their
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Due to safety regulations regarding collision protection, the knobs and buttons of the operating
and display units are constructed in such a manner that, in the case of a collision, they can be
pressed into the unit by penetrating break-out points.
During installation, pay special attention that you do not exert pressure on the knobs and
buttons; otherwise, these break-out points may break.

For more detailed information on the air-conditioning system variants, please consult SSP 301
”The Touareg Heating/Air-Conditioning System”.

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 Radio and navigation

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in such a manner that, in the case of a collision, they can be pressed into the unit by penetrating
break-out points.
During installation, pay special attention that you do not exert pressure on the knobs and but-
tons; otherwise, these break-out points may break.

For more detailed information on the Delta radio system, please consult SSP 251 ”The Passat W8”
and the corresponding operating instructions.

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The RN S2 radio/navigation system
The radio/navigation system in the Touareg is a In terms of appearance, the design, the user
further development that is technically based on interface and the overall dimensions
the MFD radio/navigation system, which can be have changed.
found, for example in the 2003 Golf model.

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navigation and the diagnostic interface in the dash panel insert,
- offroad function,
- position-finding display with compass display.

Due to safety regulations regarding collision protection, the knobs and buttons are constructed in
such a manner that, in the case of a collision, they can be pressed into the unit by penetrating
break-out points.
During installation, pay special attention that you do not exert pressure on the knobs and
buttons; otherwise, these break-out points may break.

49
 Radio and navigation

Operation of RN S2 radio/navigation system

The functions of new and – compared to the MFD radio/navigation system – modified key designations
are described and summarised below.

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which are shown by the adjoining
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Offroad navigation
In addition to the menus for entering the It is especially useful during offroad driving
destination and the path to the destination that where digital information is not
have been used previously in the radio/ available. This function is implemented using
navigation system, RN S2 provides a further software and uses the system
navigation option with the menu ”Offroad tour”. components used previously.

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 Service

New operating equipment

● Portal calibre supplement VAS 5007/16
● Spring tensioning unit VAS 6046
● Spring bracket VAS 6046/3
● Uptake kit for scissors lifting table VAS 6131/5
● Hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178 to remove the
wheel bearing and the front wishbone
● Guide angle plug set VAS 6215
● Mudguard protector VAS 6225

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