Volkswagen Taos: Explanations

Brief definitions are placed in front of some sections in a different color to summarize the topic in question. Detailed information about the systems and equipment along with their properties, conditions, and system limitations is included in the associated sections.

The following section explains phrasings and terms found in the Owner's Manual to help understanding.

Directions

Directions (left, right, front, back) are in reference to the driving direction unless noted otherwise.

Units and speeds

The display in miles instead of kilometers or mph instead of km/h is determined by the versions of the instrument cluster and Infotainment system that are installed, which varies depending on the country where the vehicle is sold.

Illustrations

Illustrations are only for orientation and are simply used to provide a visual display of descriptions and instructions. The illustrations may differ from your vehicle.

This Owner's Manual was created for left-hand drive vehicles. For vehicles with right-hand drive steering, controls are sometimes arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations or described in the text.

Form of address

To improve readability, plural pronouns are used here to refer to a singular subject of any gender. This applies to all genders equally. The use of abbreviations are for editorial purposes and do not contain any evaluation.

Terms used and their meanings:

 Sunroof  The term "sunroof" is used as a synonym for all equipment-dependent versions of the sliding, tilting, or tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof

 Authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility  Authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility refers to workshops with instructed or trained personnel that specialize in servicing passenger vehicles. A qualified professional can be an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility or an independent workshop.

 Authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility  Authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility refers to workshops that have a contractual relationship with Volkswagen. This contractual relationship means that they have access to more information as well as a direct line of communication to the manufacturer.

 Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility  In some situations, it is necessary for you to drive your vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility so that it can be checked.

 Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance  If it is no longer possible to continue driving your vehicle, it is necessary to have it checked directly where it is by a professional. A decision regarding whether the vehicle can continue to be driven following inspection or whether it needs to be towed must then be made depending on the circumstances.

Explanation of symbols

Indicates a reference to a section within a chapter containing important information and safety warnings that should always be heeded.

  The arrow indicates the end of a section.

This symbol indicates situations where the vehicle must be stopped as quickly as possible.

  The symbol means "Trademark" and indicates a recognized but not (yet) officially registered trademark.

However, the absence of this symbol does not constitute a waiver of any rights associated with intellectual property.

  This symbol indicates a registered trademark. However, the absence of this symbol does not constitute a waiver of any rights associated with intellectual property.

Symbols of this type refer to warnings in the same section or on the specified page, pointing out possible risks that can cause accidents and personal injuries and how to help prevent them.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury, but related to damage to the vehicle.

Texts with this symbol contain information about the environment and how you can help to protect it.

  Texts with this symbol contain supplementary information.