4MOTION Active Control. The Touareg is equipped with 4MOTION Active Control featuring driving profile selection as standard. The system is operated via a so-called operating unit for driving mode selection in the centre console. Drivers use it to activate higher-level modes and different pop-up menus. If drivers turn the dial to the left, they access onroad profiles. Turn the switch to the right and the offroad profiles and snow mode open. 4MOTION Active Control can be used to adapt all relevant assist systems to the drive situation in seconds. Driving mode selection is also provided as standard. Depending on the series and optional equipment, this enables the driver to individually control the parameters for the automatic gearbox, automatic air conditioning, steering system, different assist systems, and air suspension as well as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and response of the engine. The driving profiles can be selected via a corresponding menu in the infotainment system and/or 4MOTION Active Control.
Overview of the onroad driving profiles
- “Normal” (balanced standard/as standard)
- “Sport” (increased dynamics/as standard)
- “Comfort” (optimised for comfort on long trips/as standard)
- “Eco” (optimised for consumption/as standard)
- “Snow” (optimised for slippery roads/as standard)
- “Individual” (parameters can be individually selected/as standard)
Overview of the offroad driving profiles
- “Offroad Auto” (as standard/optimised for general offroad situations)
- “Sand” (optional with “Offroad package”/adapted for deep sand, without Hill Descent Control)
- “Gravel” (optional with “Offroad package”/for light terrain such as dirt roads)
- “Expert” (optional with “Offroad package”/offroad parameters can be individually selected)