Safety
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Extensively equipped
No matter what little surprises lie in store for you on the road, you
can handle just about anything in the Volkswagen Touareg. Armed with
extensive safety features to equip you for the unexpected, and designed
to offer the highest levels of driving pleasure, the Touareg delivers
new standards of performance with all the comforts of a luxury SUV. |
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Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP)
The Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) synchronises ABS plus, the
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Traction Control System (TCS) for
improved behavior when understeering or oversteering. |
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Anti-locking Brake System (ABS)
The completely new Anti-locking Brake System (ABS) improves steerability
when full braking is applied on the road. If loose surfaces are
registered, wheel lock is controlled. |
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Warning and tone lamp
Warning and tone lamp indicate if the front seat belts are not fastened. |
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Electronic Brake Pressure Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Brake Pressure Distribution (EBD) prevents wheel lock on he
rear wheels when the weight of the vehicle shifts towards the front
wheels during braking. |
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Brake Assist System
The brake assist system with dual-rate function recognizes the speed
with which the brake pedal is operated. During emergency braking or when
braking as a reflex action, the system builds up full brake pressure
more quickly. |
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Park distance control
Park distance control gives the driver an acoustic and visual warning to
indicate how much space remains to manoeuvre at the front and rear. |
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Bi-xenon headlights
Bi-xenon headlights with cornering lights, for high and low beams,
dynamic and static cornering lights. Built-in motors move the powerful
headlights in the direction of travel, thus improving illumination on
bends and when turning off. |
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Airbags
Airbags for the driver and front passenger including curtain airbags
assure comprehensive protection on all seats. Available with
deactivation facility in glove compartment for front passenger’s
airbags. |