Service Training

Self-study Programme 470

The Touareg 2011

Electrics/electronics
Design and Function
 The Touareg 2011 sets new standards in the area of As a luxury class vehicle, the Touareg 2011 not only
electrics/electronics. Of all the latest Volkswagen has a modern infotainment system and improved
vehicles, it features the most modern and innovative driver assist systems but also completely newly
network that enables communication among all developed functions, such as Area View and dynamic
electronic control units. light assist.

For the first time at Volkswagen, two new data This self-study programme is intended to help you
transfer systems have been introduced with the new become familiar with the electrics/electronics and also
Touareg in addition to the familiar CAN data bus and the driver assist systems employed in the Touareg 2011
LIN data bus. The new FlexRay data bus joins the and to understand how they interact.
control units of the improved driver assist system for
adaptive cruise control ACC.
With the MOST bus, the infotainment system uses the
most modern fibre-optic technology and thereby
boasts new highlights in terms of function, display and
controls.

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The self-study programme portrays the For current testing, adjustment and repair
design and function of new instructions, refer to the relevant service literature.
Attention
developments.
The contents will not be updated. Note

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Convenience electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Driver assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Infotainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Test yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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 Introduction

Overview
To start with, the diverse new features of the electrics and electronics of the Touareg 2011 are given some clarity.
Listed as follows, therefore, are the main participating new components and functions, which are allocated to the
two large main groups infotainment and driver assist systems.
However, note that as networking of the most diverse vehicle systems intensifies because components are being
combined to realise several vehicle functions, so clear assignment to one system constitutes a simplification, this in
reality may not be a representation of the actual conditions in certain circumstances.

Infotainment

The following components and component groups have either been further developed or added as
new items:

● MOST data bus

● Dash panel insert with 7" TFT colour display (premium)
● Control unit for information electronics 1 with
- internal hard-drive
- Telephone module with Bluetooth, GSM part (optional)
- Navigation module
- Media player
● DYNAUDIO sound system
● Decentralised radio tuner
● TV tuner (optional)
● Additional DVD changer (optional)

The following infotainment systems and functions are available, for example, as further developments in the
Touareg 2011 or are new additions:

- Animated 3D navigation guidance in dash panel insert (premium)

- Display and operation of the surrounding area features using the Rear View and Area View (optional) functions
on the touch screen of the infotainment in the centre console
- Premium telephone connection (equates to permanently installed telephone with dedicated SIM card slot)
- Standard Bluetooth module (integrated) has to be enabled via PR number
- Radio/navigation system RNS 850

Further information on the subject of infotainment can be found in self-study programme 473
"Infotainment in the Touareg 2011".

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Vehicle and driver assist systems

The following components and component groups have either been further developed or are new additions:

- Bi-xenon headlight modules with main beam mask and LED day driving lights
- FlexRay data bus
- Rotating, electronic ignition lock
- Exclusive high speed CAN data buses
- Multifunctional camera
- Dive rate sender

The following vehicle systems and driver assist systems are available, for example, as further developments in the
Touareg 2011 or are new additions:

- Adaptive cruise control ACC

- Dynamic cornering light
- Dynamic light assist
- Reversing assistant
- Lane departure warning
- Area View, optional
- 5th generation immobilizer

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The networking concept

For the launch of the Touareg, the highest level of
infotainment equipment is installed. J623 J624
This means that in all instances RNS 850 and MOST
fibre-optics are used. The data bus diagnostic T16
interface J533 forms the interface for communication
for the following data bus systems:
J492 J197
m
- Powertrain CAN data bus
- Chassis CAN data bus
- Display and operation CAN data bus
- Convenience CAN data bus f
n
- Extended CAN data bus J533
h

All of the CAN data buses are high speed buses with
o
a data transfer rate of 500kBit/s.
J285

J446
The FlexRay data bus, installed depending on the J791 J519
optional ACC, meets the higher demands of future
networks, particularly with regards to a higher data
transfer rate compared with the familiar CAN data
bus. This is a standard that all manufacturers apply in J502 J136
which the data transfer rate is 10MBit/s.

J364

J255 J885* J412*

E265 R*

Key
Powertrain CAN data bus
Chassis CAN data bus
Convenience CAN data bus
Display and operation CAN data bus
Infotainment CAN data bus
Extended CAN data bus
LIN data bus
FlexRay data bus
MOST data bus

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 Key
E221 Operating unit in steering wheel
E265 Operating and display unit for Climatronic in rear
G85 Steering angle sender
J217 J234 J706 G397 Rain and light sensor
G419 ESP sensor unit
J104 ABS control unit
J136 Control unit for seat and steering column adjustment
with memory function
G419 J197 Adaptive suspension control unit
J217 Automatic gearbox control unit
J647 J540 J104 G85 J234 Airbag control unit
J255 Climatronic control unit
J285 Control unit in dash panel insert
J345 Trailer detector control unit
J364 Auxiliary heater control unit
J386 Driver door control unit
J387 Front passenger door control unit
J388 Rear left door control unit
J389 Rear right door control unit
J393 Convenience system central control unit
J412 Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit
J446 Parking aid control unit
J492 Four-wheel drive control unit
p E221 J501 Multifunction unit control unit
J502 Tyre pressure monitor control unit
J519 Onboard supply control unit
J521 Front passenger seat adjustment with memory control unit
J393 J525 Digital sound package control unit
J527
J527 Steering column electronics control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J540 Control unit for electromechanical parking brake
J605 Rear lid control unit
J623 Engine control unit
J521 J345 J624 Engine control unit 2
J647 Lateral locks control unit
J706 Seat occupied recognition control unit
J772 Reversing camera system control unit
J791 Control unit for parallel parking assist
J605 J501 J885 Interface for infotainment CAN bus
J928 Area view camera control unit
R Radio RCD 550 (introduced later)
J772**/ R215 Interface for external multimedia devices
R215* J525* T16 16-pin connector
J928**
f FlexRay data bus
h Extended CAN data bus
m MOST data bus
n LIN data bus on J533
J388 J386
CVBS o LIN data bus on J519
p LIN data bus on J393

* Only on vehicles without MOST (introduced later)

J389 J387 S470_026 ** Depending on equipment

CAN data bus line

LIN data bus line
Private bus
FlexRay data bus line
MOST fibre-optic cable

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LIN data bus ranges

Shown as an example here are the LIN data bus network ranges from three control units:

- LIN data bus on data bus diagnostic interface J533

- LIN data bus on onboard supply control unit 1 J519
- LIN data bus on convenience system central control unit J393

In this way, the overview diagram for the overall network on the previous double page spread is given slightly more
clarity and shows you how complicated and multi-layered the network architecture has become even beyond the
large CAN data bus network ranges.

LIN data bus on

Onboard supply control unit 1 J519
J519
Onboard supply control unit 1 has three LIN data bus
lines that are separate from each other.
In total 9 LIN data bus participants are connected to E1
this control unit.

Key
G397
E1 Light switch LIN 1
G238 Air quality sensor
G397 Rain and light sensor J400
G65 High pressure sender
J400 Wiper motor control unit
J519 Onboard supply control unit J800
J530 Garage door opener control unit
J799 Front right seat ventilation control unit
J800 Front left seat ventilation control unit
J799
J866 Control unit for electrically adjustable
steering column

LIN 2
G238

J530

G65

LIN 3
J866
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 LIN data bus on convenience system
central control unit J393

The central control unit for convenience system also

J393 makes use of the three separate LIN data bus lines. In
total, 6 LIN data bus participants are connected to this
control unit.
G273/G384
Key

D Ignition/starter switch
LIN 1
J245 E284 Operating unit for garage door opener
G273 Interior monitoring sensor
G384 Vehicle inclination sender
E284 H8 Anti-theft alarm system horn
J245 Sliding sunroof control unit
J393 Convenience system central control unit
LIN 2 J764 Electronic steering lock control unit
H8

D
LIN 3

J764

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LIN data bus on data bus diagnostic

interface J533

In addition to the connections on CAN and MOST,

J533 the diagnostic interface (Gateway) also features an
individual LIN data bus with three data bus
participants.
C
Key
LIN 1
J367 C Alternator
J367 Battery monitoring control unit
J532 Voltage stabiliser
J532 J533 Data bus diagnostic interface

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CAN-Extended, FlexRay, MOST

CVBS LVDS

L J794 R78

k
R161

b
R
J533
d
J285* J525

fw
b
Key
a J769 J770
G752 Dive rate sender
J285 Control unit in dash panel insert
(* Premium dash panel insert)
J844 J428 Control unit for adaptive cruise control
J525 Digital sound package control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J428 J855 J667 Power output module for left headlight
J668 Power output module for right headlight
J745 Cornering light and headlight range control unit
J769 Lane change assist control unit
J850 J854 J770 Lane change assist control unit 2
J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics
J844 Main beam assist control unit (introduced later)
J851 G752 J667 J850 Control unit 2 for adaptive cruise control
J851 Image processing control unit
J852 Camera control unit
J745 J668 J854 Front left belt tensioner control unit
J855 Front right belt tensioner control unit
R Radio
R78 TV tuner
LVDS J852 R161 DVD changer

S470_042 a Powertrain CAN data bus

b Display and operation CAN data bus
d Diagnostic CAN
fw Chassis CAN data bus
k Convenience CAN data bus
L LIN data bus

Key
Powertrain CAN data bus
Chassis CAN data bus
Convenience CAN data bus
Display and operation CAN data bus CAN data bus line
Extended CAN data bus LIN data bus line
LIN data bus FlexRay data bus line
FlexRay data bus MOST fibre-optic cable
MOST data bus

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The new bus systems
MOST bus
With the Touareg 2011 a new fibre-optic connection finds its debut at Volkswagen. The connection is employed by
infotainment components to communicate with each other using the MOST protocol.
MOST stands for "Media Oriented Systems Transport". It is a serial bus system for transferring audio, video, voice
and data signals via a fibre-optic cable. Seen in physical terms, MOST is a ring-shaped network structure (network
topology). A MOST network can comprise up to 64 MOST devices. The order in which the infotainment components
must be placed in the ring is determined during development and may not be altered.

MOST bus in Touareg 2011

Control unit for TV tuner

information electronics 1

DVD changer

Diagnostic interface
for data bus
Radio
Control unit in
dash panel insert Control unit for
digital sound package
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The MOST bus in the Touareg 2011 has the following With the aid of the optic MOST bus, data is
features: exchanged among the participating components in
digital form.
● Optical data bus system Data transfer with the aid of fibre-optics enables a
● Data transfer rate: 21.2 Mbit/s considerably greater data transfer rate. Compared
● Ring topology with radio waves, light waves have short wavelengths.
● Address-orientated messages to a specific They do not generate electromagnetic interfering
recipient waves themselves and, at the same time, are not
● Cyclic and event-controlled data transfer sensitive to interference from external electromagnetic
● High level of safety against disturbance sources.

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Data protocol

1 frame = 512bit (64bytes)

480bit (60bytes)

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Data field for Data field for
synchronous data asynchronous data
(synchronous channel) (asynchronous channel)

Boundary field = 4bit Control channel = 16bit

(boundary description)
Status field = 7bit
Start field = 4bit
(preamble) Parity field = 1bit
(parity)

The data to be transferred are sub-divided into frames. Each frame comprises 512bits (64bytes) of digital
information. The overall length of a frame is made up of one start and one boundary field, two data fields, one
controlling data field, one status and one parity field. The maximum amount of data that can be stored in both data
fields is limited to 480bits (60bytes) due to this fixed division.

The data is transferred via 3 channels:

- Control channel for controlling data
- Synchronous channel for audio and video data transfer (synchronous realtime transfer without
intermediate storage)
- Asynchronous channel for large quantities of data, e.g. map data to dashboard insert (asynchronous, event-
controlled data transfer, intermediate storage possible)

On the new Toureg 2011, the size of the synchronous data field is fixed at 40 bytes and the asynchronous data field
is fixed at 20 bytes.

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Structure of fibre-optic cable

Outer sheath
e.g. orange

Inner sheath
always black

Front surface

Core

Cladding
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The fibre-optic cable comprises several layers:

● the outer coloured coat serves as a means of identification, as protection against mechanical damage and
against temperature extremes.
● The black inner coat protects the core against light irradiation.
● The cladding (polymer fluoride) is a layer around the core with lower refractive index. Its thickness is several
microns and it ensures that the light fed through the core nearer to the edges is reflected back to the centre of
the core, thus preventing "lateral" loss of light from the core.
● The core is the central area of the fibre-optic cable. It is made from specially conditioned plexiglass. It channels
the light with practically no loss.

To prevent any loss in the transfer of data, the front surface of the fibre-optic cable has to be smooth,
vertical and clean. Dirt and scratches on the front surface could lead to interference and data transfer
losses and it could also impair the performance of the fibre-optic cable.

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FlexRay
The higher demands on data rates and also data security necessitate the introduction of time-controlled bus
systems with high band width (as a comparison: the CAN data bus is an event-controlled bus system).

FlexRay is a new data bus system, which is debuted in the Touareg 2011. FlexRay is a serial, deterministic and fault-
tolerant field bus system for use in automobiles. At 10Mbit/s, FlexRay is twenty times faster than a high speed CAN
(which has 500kbit/s).

A further important feature is the guaranteed reaction and latent period. A latent period here describes the time a
message needs to travel from the sender to receiver. In this context, deterministic transfer (predetermined,
restricted) is another way of describing it. This means that the information reaches the recipient or recipients at a
fixed or predetermined point in time (realtime capability).

Unlike the CAN data bus, at least two control units are needed on the FlexRay data bus in order to start the
FlexRay. These control units are called cold start control units (KS). Their number is restricted to max. three per
FlexRay network.
For time-controlled communication within this set network, the shared time basis is formed by the common mode of
several control units. Synchronising the clocks within the control units in the FlexRay network means that failure of
one individual control unit will not influence the communication behaviour of the other control units. Typically, four
control units contribute towards synchronisation of the FlexRay.
These control units are designated synchronous control units.
If more than four control units are included in a FlexRay network, the remaining control units simply synchronise
themselves to the time-basis, which is defined by the synchronous control units. Since these additional control units
are integrated in a running, synchronous network, they are designated integration control units.

The FlexRay in the Touareg 2011 has the following features:

● Electric two-wire bus system

● Data transfer rate: maximum 10Mbit/s
● Mixed topology
● Realtime capability
● Enables allotted regulations and employment in safety-relevant systems
● Synchronous transfer

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Network structure of FlexRay

A FlexRay network could take the form of different network structures (topologies):

Star topology Bus topology Mixed topology

CU CU
CU CU GW
CU

GW CU
CU CU CU
CU
CU GW
CU
CU CU CU
CU
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CU S470_102

Properties for configuring FlexRay topology Key

GW Gateway
- Control units have 2, 4 or more FlexRay CU Control unit
connection pins (daisy chain)
High ohm terminal connection (2400 ohms)
- Maximum 4 control units on one branch (inc. star)
- Maximum 12 metre line length per branch Low ohm terminal connection (94 ohms)

- Low ohm terminal connection of star and end

control unit
- High ohm terminal connection of intermediate
control units

FlexRay topology in the Touareg 2011

Features:

- 2 branches
J428 J851
- Active star in Gateway
- Max. two control units per branch
- Daisy chain wiring
J850
- FlexRay communication only with terminal 15
J533
"ON"
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Key
Term. 30, low ohm terminal connection (94 ohms)
J428 Control unit for adaptive cruise control
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface (Gateway) Term. 15, high ohm terminal connection (2400 ohms)
J850 Control unit 2 for adaptive cruise control
J851 Image processing control unit Term. 15, low ohm terminal connection (94 ohms)

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Data protocol

Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 64

....

Static Dynamic

Mini 2

Mini n
Mini 4
Mini 3
Slot 2

Mini 1
Slot n
Slot 4
Slot 3
Slot 1

segment segment
.... ....

Effective data field Effective data field

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Start field Control field Start field Control field

(header segment) (trailer segment) (header segment) (trailer segment)

Communication on the bus works with packages of cycles. One package of cycles comprises 64 cycles (320ms).
Each cycle from the cycle package is sub-divided into one large static and one small dynamic segment and lasts
5ms.

Static segment

In the static segment, each control unit has one or more slots (time windows) permanently assigned to it, during
which time it can send messages. The quantity and the type of data in this instance is specified for each control unit.
This is the deterministic part of the FlexRay, with which assurance can be given that important messages
(in the Touareg 2011, those from adaptive cruise control) have been transferred within the prescribed time.

Dynamic segment

The dynamic segment can be used by a control unit to send additional messages. The communication behaviour in
the dynamic segment is not deterministic.
If a control unit does not issue a message, the next control unit can send their message straight after the mini slot
has elapsed. Currently, the dynamic segment is only used in the FlexRay network of the Touareg 2011 for special
developer messages. This segment behaves like an event-controlled data transfer system.

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Bus physics

Changing from high speed CAN data bus to FlexRay has brought about an increased data transfer rate from
500kBit/s to 10MBit/s. This change also has knock-on effects on the bit time and the bus voltage level.

FlexRay High speed CAN data

[V] [V]
Idle Dominant Dominant Bus rest Rec. Dominant Recessive Bus rest
3,5
2,8
2,5 Data 1 Data 0 2,5
2,2
1,5

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The two lines of the FlexRay are designated bus The two lines of the high speed CAN can bus are
positive (BP, red) and bus negative (BM, blue). designated CAN high (CAN_H) and CAN low
The voltage level of both wires change in this example (CAN_L) The voltage levels of the two lines alternate
to minimum 2.2V and maximum 2.8V. between minimum 1.5V and maximum 3.5V. The
The voltage difference is at least 600mV. voltage level difference is 2V.

The FlexRay works with three signal conditions: The high speed CAN data bus works with two signal
● "Idle" – the levels of both bus lines are recessive at statuses:
2.5V (idling status). Recessive means that the levels ● "Recessive bit" – the level of the two bus lines is

can be overwritten by any other control unit. 2.5V;

● "Data 0" – the BP wire has a low voltage level and ● "Dominant bit" – CAN_L has a low voltage level

the BM wire has a high dominant voltage level. and CAN_H has a high voltage level.
Dominant means that this level cannot be
overwritten by other control units. With this voltage level configuration, the transfer time
● "Data 1" – the BP wire has a high voltage level and for one bit is 2000 nanoseconds (ns).
the BM wire has a low dominant voltage level.

With this voltage level configuration, the transfer time

for one bit is 100 nanoseconds (ns). If there is no
activity (>2660ms) on the bus, synchronisation of the
control units will be lost and the FlexRay has to
resynchronise itself.

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Comparison between CAN and FlexRay

FlexRay CAN
Time-controlled Event-controlled

● The point of time at which the medium can be used ● The medium is only used when required.
is fixed. ● The point of time at which the medium can be used
● The period of use of the medium is fixed. depends on the equipment.
● Time at which recipient receives message is known. ● Time received is known.
● Medium may be overloaded.

Summary of bus systems

CAN low High speed CAN LIN MOST FlexRay

Data rate 100kBit/s 500kBit/s 19,2kBit/s 21MBit/s 10MBit/s

Topology Bus Bus Bus Ring Bus, stern, mixed

Medium Two wire Two wire Single wire Fibre-optic cable Two wire

Fail-safe feature Single wire Not capable - - Not capable

function of single wire of single wire

Repairs to FlexRay wires can be performed in the same way as CAN bus lines using the
VAS wiring repair set.

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 Convenience electronics

The 5th generation immobilizer

The new features of the 5th generation immobilizer are purely in relation to the data processes between vehicle
and tester via the FAZIT database. The internal process in the vehicle have not been changed.
On the 5th generation unit, the FAZIT database makes all decisions online regarding the necessary work measures
(one button automatic).

The following tester functions are available:

- Adapting immobilizer
- Component protection of master (Gateway) combined system
- Component protection of individual components

With the component protection master function, the Gateway is programmed and authorised as a component
protection master by FAZIT. This is a key control unit for the following component protection activities among
individual components.

Component protection listing for individual components:

90 - Component protection for reversible belt tensioner on front right
13 - Component protection for cruise control
05 - Component protection for access and start authorisation
15 - Component protection for airbag control unit
06 - Component protection for front passenger seat adjustment
36 - Component protection for driver seat adjustment
56 - Component protection for radio
17 - Component protection for dash panel insert
47 - Component protection for sound system
08 - Component protection for Climatronic control unit
09 - Component protection for onboard supply control unit
19 - Component protection for data bus diagnostic interface
88 - Component protection for cruise control 2
0E - Component protection for media player 1
5F - Component protection for information electronics
8F - Component protection for reversible belt tensioner on front left

The above named control units must be authorised online by FAZIT as otherwise the control unit will be impaired in
its functionality to some degree.

To quickly check whether a component protection control unit works, it can also be swapped over
providing it works with terminal 30. However, the ignition should not be switched on as otherwise
interrogation by the Gateway will ensue in terms of component protection.

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The onboard supply control units

On the Touareg 2011, management of the onboard supply and convenience functions are shared by onboard
supply control unit J519 and convenience system central control unit J393.

Onboard supply control unit 1

J519

Function S470_040

Light functions Air conditioner functions

● Exterior light master, actuation of lights ● Front seat heating (not with climate seats)
● Turn signal slave, actuation of front turn signals ● LIN Gateway for seat heater/seat ventilation
● Interior light master control
● Leaving home and manual coming home ● LIN Gateway for pressure sensor and AQS
● Interior and control lighting ● Actuation of air conditioner compressor
(not hybrid)
Driver information ● Humidity sensor via LIN

● Exterior temperature, unfiltered Other functions

● Brake pad/lining wear warning
● Brake fluid warning ● Actuation of horn relay
● Coolant warning ● Servotronic with actuation of valve
● Washer water warning ● Read-in reversing light switch
● Light warning ● Read-in bonnet contact
● Read-in bonnet contact for ESI
Wash/wipe ● LIN Gateway for UGDO sender
● Eco start/stop button, actuation of LED
● Actuation of wiper via LIN ● E-mode button, actuation of LED
● Rain sensor via LIN
● Actuation of washer/dual washer pump Interfaces to J393
● Actuation of HWS pump
● Authorisation for electric steering column lock
(discrete and CAN)
● Hardware feedback terminal 15 (CAN signal)

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Convenience system central
control unit J393

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Function

Light functions Immobilizer

● Exterior light slave, actuation of rear lights ● Immobilizer master

● Brake light actuation ● Read-in transponder of EIL via LIN
● Turn signal master ● Actuation of ESL via LIN
● Luggage compartment light actuation
Other functions
Central locking and ATA
● External socket relay
● Central locking master ● External rear window heater relay
● Radio remote control (315MHz, 434MHz, ● PSR via LIN
868MHz) ● Convenience opening, convenience turn signalling
● Tank flap engage and release ● Exterior mirror actuation
● Luggage compartment release ● Crash signal evaluation
● Power latch actuation ● LIN Gateway for UGDO operating unit
● Convenience opening/closing ● Self-diagnosis
● Window regulator and sliding roof authorisation
● ATA, actuation of sounder and IRM/TS Terminal control

Kessy ● S-contact, term.15, term.50, term.75

● Read-in electronic ignition lock
● Keyless Entry and Keyless Go ● Actuation of key withdrawal lock
● Read-in ignition/starter button ● Engine ECU wake-up function
● Actuation of Kessy aerials

The abbreviations used here are explained in the glossary and can be looked up there.
In other technical literature, J519 is also designated body control module 1 (BCM 1) and J393 is also
designated body control module 2 (BCM 2).

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Special functions
J519 J393
● P-mode: ● P-mode:
HWS, day driving lights, interior light and seat Rear window heater and luggage compartment
heating inactive light inactive
● BEM deactivation stages: ● BEM deactivation stages:
Interior light, footwell lights, CH/LH, day driving Sockets and luggage compartment light inactive
lights, main beam inactive ● Transport mode:
● Transport mode: Sockets, luggage compartment light, rear roller
Interior light, footwell lights, CH/LH, day driving blind, ATA, Kessy inactive
lights, main beam, fog light, rear wiper inactive ● Component protection
● Component protection (participants): ● Flashing via tester
Interior light, seat heating inactive (as standard throughout product range)
● Flashing via tester
(as standard throughout product range)

The electronic ignition lock

An electronic ignition lock finds its debut in the new Touareg. This ignition lock is a new design. Part of this involved
converting the mechanical turning principle into a version that senses what position the key has been turned to
electronically.

Design

The new remote key fob has no key as such but three
buttons to unlock and lock the vehicle and also to
open the rear lid.
If the VW emblem is pressed along with an additional
retaining lug, an emergency key pops out on the rear.
This serves as a means of unlocking the vehicle in an
emergency if the battery in the fob is discharged.
The remote key fob also has a mounting for a key
ring. S470_007
The battery lid can be found behind the chrome clasp
of the remote key fob.

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Function

Inserting remote key fob To start the vehicle, the remote key fob is inserted into
the opening until it engages securely.
In this first position the infotainment components, such
as radio and navigation system are activated as the
S-contact is actuated when the fob is inserted. If the
remote key fob is just inserted but not turned, it can
simply be withdrawn again. The key lock is not active
in this case.

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Turning remote key fob When the remote key fob is turned from the start
position (engine on or ignition on) it is locked
mechanically to hold it securely in the ignition lock. To
start the engine, the remote key fob is turned
clockwise or anti-clockwise - both directions are
possible - onto the relevant switch contact (stop). The
remote key fob always returns automatically to the
start position.

If just the ignition is to be switched on, this is

performed with the same turning motion of the remote
key (clockwise or anti-clockwise) but without the
prerequisite for engine start authorisation, i.e. brake
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pressed (automatic gearbox/DSG) or clutch pressed
(manual gearbox).

To switch the engine off, the key is turned clockwise or If the vehicle battery is discharged, removal of the
anti-clockwise again. The ignition is switched off mechanically locked remote key fob is still possible via
again in the same way. When doing so, the remote the specially designed mechanical emergency release
key fob is electromechanically released and can be device in the ignition lock.
withdrawn.

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 Convenience electronics

The area view sensors

The area view sensors form the basis of the driver assist systems. The Touareg 2011 features several radars and
camera sensors that monitor the surrounding area, which is analysed and interpreted using intelligent algorithms.

Ultrasound Multifunctional Ultrasound

front front camera rear

Radar, rear
Radar, front

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● The Touareg is equipped at the front with two 77GHz radar sensors with a range of 200m. These are used for
the adaptive cruise control (ACC) and Front Scan.
● A multifunctional front camera serves:
- to detect vehicles (invisible to radar)
- to monitor the area in front of the vehicle when stationary (automatic restart of ACC)
- to detect lane information for lane departure warning.
- to detect vehicles and other illuminated objects at night for dynamic light assist.
● In the rear area there are two further radar sensors (24 GHz) that scan the traffic situation behind the vehicle.
They form the basis for lane change assist, the signals of which are used in addition by ACC and Front Scan.
● To aid parking, the Touareg is equipped with two 4-channel ultrasound systems. The information from the
ultrasound sensors is also used for ACC regulation.

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The multifunctional camera system

With the camera control unit J852, the multifunctional camera forms one assembly unit. With the operating and
display protocol (ODP), the camera control unit J852 sends information via the extended CAN data bus to be used
by the light assist systems and the lane departure warning system.

If the Touareg is fitted with adaptive cruise control (ACC), the control unit for image processing J851 is also
included. J852 receives the image information via a fast LVDS line (Low Voltage Differential Signalling).
This control unit sends the safety-relevant signals along the fast FlexRay data bus and supplies the control units for
cruise control J428 and J850, which are also located in the FlexRay network, with the details derived from the
image information.

To calculate the dive angle of the vehicle about the Y-axis with greater speed and safety, the camera control unit
has a dive rate sender at its disposal, which is connected via the extended CAN.

Dive rate sender G752

FlexRay

Data bus diagnostic

interface J533
Extended CAN

LVDS (Low Voltage

Differential Signalling)

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Control unit for Camera control unit

image processing J851 J852

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The multifunctional front camera

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The multifunctional front camera is integrated into the The camera in the Touareg serves several systems. It
mirror base. It has the following features: supplies image information at different ranges for the
following driver assist systems:
- It is a colour camera with a resolution of
1024 x 512 pixels. - Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Front Scan with
- The range, depending on the system, can be up to reduced stopping distance 3 (60m)
800m. - Lane departure warning (80m)
- The horizontal opening angle is 42 degrees and - Dynamic light assist (DLA) (400/800m)
the vertical angle is 21 degrees. - Traffic sign/marking recognition (later
introduction)

The dive rate sender G752

Direction of travel

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The dive rate sender G752 is located on the rear right The dive angle calculated from this is needed by the
(in direction of travel) beneath the bench seat support camera for the image processing functions.
panel.
It provides the vehicle's rate of rotation about the The dive rate sender is not capable of self-diagnosis
lateral axis (y-axis) and transfers this signal via the and does not have its own diagnosis address.
extended CAN exclusively to the camera control unit Diagnosis is possible via the camera control unit J852
J852. with address code 85.

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 The adaptive cruise control
Adaptive cruise control, sometimes referred to as automatic cruise control (ACC), with double radar and Front Scan
is an enhancement of the conventional cruise control system (CCS).

Description of system
The adaptive cruise control system keeps the vehicle
Display in dash panel insert Target vehicle detected travelling at a previously selected speed, which the
driver can set for open roads at 30-250km/h and for
following at 0-250km/h.

The adaptive cruise control system also ensures that a

preset distance from the vehicle travelling ahead is
safely maintained. In this case, the speed of the
vehicle is adapted to the speed of any vehicle
Actual
distance travelling ahead. The speed can be set in four stages
Specified
distance (from approx. 1 -2.5sec.).
Furthermore, the driver has three driving programmes
to choose from: "Standard", "Comfort" and
"Dynamic".

If the road ahead is clear, the vehicle is accelerated

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up to the desired speed. If there is a vehicle travelling
Desired speed ahead at a slower speed in the same lane, the system
adapts to allow the vehicle to match that speed with a
preset distance.

Lane detection by the camera, route data from the navigation system and detection of stationary vehicles and
vehicles travelling ahead by both front radars ensures an improved estimation of which path to follow to continue
the route.
If a turn signal is activated, the system detects the driver's intention to overtake and improves the system dynamics
with consideration for following traffic.

Stop&Go function

If the vehicle travelling ahead slows down to a halt, the Touareg will brake automatically and stop behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle ahead resumes its journey within three seconds, the Touareg will follow it likewise
automatically. If the stationary period lasts longer than three seconds, the driver can activate a time window of 15
seconds by pressing the RES button in the steering column switch enabling the Touareg to follow the vehicle ahead
automatically within this period.
With the gap close function (press RES button, both vehicles stationary), the gap to the vehicle ahead can be closed
comfortably.

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Front Scan

Front Scan in the Touareg is not just an assist function with a warning that is designed to prevent collision accidents,
it also offers, in its third generation, a means of braking the vehicle (also without driver intervention).
This contributes towards reducing the accident severity. Under certain conditions (speed-dependent), the system
may be able to avoid the accident.
This automatic emergency braking function (ANB) is achieved by reduced stopping distance RSD3. It accompanies
reduced stopping distance RSD1 and reduced stopping distance RSD2 to form part of Front Scan.

Reduced stopping distance RSD3

Following the warning jolt from reduced stopping distance 2, the system decelerates at a rate of 3m/s2 until a
reaction period of has elapsed. If the driver does not brake sufficiently, the system will intervene with additional
braking. If the driver does not respond at all, the deceleration rate is increased to 5m/s2. If a collision is
unavoidable, the system will initiate emergency braking, providing the following traffic is not put at risk, with
maximum deceleration up to 9m/s2. In this instance, an overall speed reduction of 40km/h is engineered to reduce
the accident severity. While this increased deceleration is taking place, the following traffic is made aware of the
situation by the hazard warning lights (emergency flashing).

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RSD3: Deceleration with 5 m/s2
ANB: Emergency braking with 9m/s2

RSD2: Warning jolt

RSD1: Highest sensitivity of brake assist
RSD3: Deceleration with 3m/s2

RSD2: Optical/acoustic warning

RSD1: Prefill
RSD1: Increased sensitivity of brake assist

Further information about reduced stopping distance RSD1 and RSD2 can be found in self-study
programme no. 374 "Traction control and assist systems".

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System design
The adaptive cruise control system is a functional highlight. A combined system of up to 27 control units provides
even greater comfort and safety. A new feature of the adaptive cruise control system in the Touareg 2011 is not just
that this assist system is one function spread over several control units but also that other assist systems with
completely different tasks can be included in the operation.

In this instance, for example, these are the radar sensors from the lane departure warning, the multifunctional
camera system, which is used, among other things, to keep the vehicle in lane, and also the ultrasound sensors from
park distance control. All of the components and systems mentioned serve as a means of monitoring the area in
front of and behind the vehicle and identifying potential obstacles. They are described briefly as follows.

Ultrasound sensors

The signals from the ultrasound sensors are used to resume travel on the new Stop&Go function.

Multifunctional camera system

The multifunctional camera system serves as a supplier of redundant signals to determine plausibility of the signals
from the front radar sensors. As before, the system bridges the detection gap between ultrasound sensors and
radar sensors.

Using the camera with its 60m range for the ACC and RSD3 functions and the navigation data (with unrestricted
"view"), an improved forecast of what path the road is taking and information about the number of lanes is
provided in addition to reduced neighbouring lane interference. Thanks to the colour camera, coloured markings
are detected more easily (even different coloured road markings overseas).

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Front radar sensors

The front radar sensors are located next to the fog

lamps. They are 3rd generation radar sensors with the
following features:

● Integrated in the sensor are 4 radar aerial units.

● They work based on the long range sensor
principle with a sender frequency of 77GHz.
● The installed sensor heater works in a temperature
range of -5°C to +5°C. S470_036
● The radar sensor range is 200m.
● The horizontal opening angle is 40 degrees.

With this new generation of radar sensors, the whole

width of a 3 lane road can be scanned even from a
distance of approx. 30 m.

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4 aerial units per radar sensor

Sender

Receiver

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System functions of ACC
Detection of lane change

The multifunctional camera system detects an impending lane change by the vehicle travelling ahead as it
approaches its lane boundaries.

Stored in the camera system are various characteristics, which enable the system to differentiate between car, truck
or motorbike. The lane change is detected irrespective of whether the vehicle travelling ahead enters or exits the
same lane as the camera system.

Detected rear views

of vehicles travelling ahead

Distances to detected
lane boundaries

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This information is transmitted to the ACC system, adopted by it in its calculation algorithm and serves as a means
of determining, with greater precision, what is happening ahead.

Obstacle detection in close proximity

The information from the multifunctional camera system and the ultrasound sensors for obstacle detection is
required mainly for the close proximity (within 5m) to make it easier to resume travel. In this range, the radar
sensors are not capable of detecting the whole area due to their radiation characteristics and their opening angle.

Monitoring following traffic

If a "no following traffic" message has been issued, the rear sensors enable Front Scan to increase the deceleration
rate of 3m/s2 to maximum 9m/s2 during brake intervention following a driver warning.

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Lane departure warning

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Lane departure warning helps the driver keep the vehicle in lane. The system comprises a camera in the roof
module holder, the displays in the dash panel insert and a vibration motor in the steering wheel. With the aid of the
camera (range for this function 80m), the lane boundary markings are detected. If the vehicle appears to be
departing the lane unintentionally, the driver's attention is drawn back to the traffic situation by means of a steering
wheel vibration.

Area of use
● Motorways and major roads ● Curve radius > 250m
● Activation speed 65km/h to 250km/h ● Lane widths of 2.5m to 5.0m
● During deceleration, the system remains active up ● A lane marking on one side is sufficient to detect
to 60km/h the lane

Poor conditions, such as insufficient road markings, dirty or snow-covered road surfaces, excessively
narrow lanes or even ambivalent road markings, as is often the case when road works are being carried
out on the motorway, lead to the system being temporarily incapable of providing a warning.

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 Operation
Switching on and off

The lane departure warning system is switched on

and off with the button for driver assist systems on the
front of the turn signal lever and by activating the
buttons in the menu of the dash panel insert.
The lane departure warning control lamp If the lane departure warning system detects clear
road markings within its system limitations, it changes
from a passive (at least one condition has not been
met) to an active operating mode.

lane departure lane departure Lane departure The control lamp indicates the operating status of the
warning warning warning lane departure warning system.
switched off switched on and switched on and
in passive mode in active mode

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S470_074 Adjusting warning level

The driver can choose from three different warning

levels via the touchstone of the infotainment system:

● Early warning level:

The virtual boundary is set approx. 20cm before
the lane marking.
● Normal warning level:
The virtual boundary is the same as the lane
marking.
Early warning level Late warning level ● Late warning level:
The virtual boundary is set approx. 20cm after the
Normal warning lane marking.
level

When the virtual boundary is driven over, a warning

is issued.

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System design
Networking
V331
Key
E221 Operating unit in steering wheel
J527 Steering column electronics control unit
PWM
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface k
J852 Camera control unit
E221
V331 Steering vibration motor
L
h Extended CAN data bus
J527
k Convenience CAN data bus
L LIN data bus
J533

J852

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h

Steering vibration motor

The steering vibration motor V331 is located in the

bottom spoke of the steering wheel and is actuated by
the signal from the camera control unit J852 via CAN
and by the steering column electronics control unit via
LIN.

The driver can choose from three vibration levels with

different frequencies: S470_063

- Weak level – 29hz

- Medium level – 34hz
- Strong level – 44hz

These levels are adjusted via the touchscreen of the

infotainment system.

The different frequencies are achieved by PWM

signal actuation to the steering wheel vibration motor
E221.

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Steering vibration motor

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System function
When the lane departure warning system is switched on, the system starts to scan and evaluate the path the road
follows in front of the vehicle via the camera. If the vehicle gets close to a recognised boundary line and there is a
threat of it departing the lane, the driver is warned by a vibration in the steering wheel.

The system only warns once. A second warning is only issued if the vehicle has moved sufficiently away from the
relevant boundary line and has then approached it again. In this way, it is possible to avoid continual warnings
while driving parallel to a road marking.

If, while the system is active, a turn signal is activated before a boundary line is driven over, the warning is
suppressed as the system assumes that the lane departure is intentional.

Aside from the steering wheel vibration, the driver of the new Touareg can see a visual representation of detected
and violated (driven over) boundary lines in the display of the dash panel insert.

System messages

Active mode: Active mode:

- Road marking detected on left - Road marking detected on left
and right and right
- Warning threshold on right
exceeded

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Active mode: Active mode:

- Road marking detected on right - Road marking detected on right
- Road marking not detected on - Road marking not detected on
left left
- Warning threshold on right
exceeded

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Passive mode:
- Road marking not detected on A warning is only issued in the case where
left and right a road marking is detected on one side if
the boundary on that side is violated.

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The dynamic light assist

The dynamic light assist (DLA) from Volkswagen (also With the dynamic light assist function, the road and
designated "masked permanent main beam") is edges of the road are illuminated to maximum effect
debuted in the new Touareg. while, at the same time, preventing any dazzling of
vehicles travelling ahead in the same and opposite
It is based on the already existing systems dynamic direction. The DLA is therefore currently the most
cornering light and headlight range control. innovative development level for headlight systems
with variable light distribution.

Function
Example of change in light distribution of headlight due to automatic detection of approaching objects with
activated/recognisable lighting.

Illumination without object in opposing lane

Illumination with object in opposing lane - distance to

object far

Illumination with object in opposing lane - distance to

object medium

Illumination when passing an object in the opposing

lane
In the final approaching phase, the "masked main
beam" from the left headlight is equal to the dipped S470_058
beam position.

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Activation conditions:

- Light switch in "Auto" position

- Main beam actuated
- DLA switched on via touchscreen of infotainment system.
- Dark (signal from rain and light sensor G397)
- Speed > 60km/h

Example of change in light distribution of headlight due to automatic detection of

objects travelling ahead with activated/recognisable lighting.

Illumination without object in own lane

Illumination with object in own lane - distance to

object far

Illumination with object in own lane - distance to

object medium

Illumination with object in own lane - distance to

object close
In the final approaching phase, the "masked main
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beam position.

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Networking
Key
L E1 Light switch
J667 G752 Dive rate sender
J285 Control unit in dash panel insert
J519 Onboard supply control unit
J668 J527 Steering column electronics control unit
h k
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J667 Power output module for left headlight
J745 E1 J668 Power output module for right headlight
J685 Display unit for front information display
and operating unit control unit
G752 J519
J745 Cornering light and headlight range control unit
J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics
J852 J527 J852 Camera control unit
m
J533 b Display and operation CAN data bus
h Extended CAN data bus
k Convenience CAN data bus
J285 J794 L LIN data bus
LVDS m MOST data bus

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b

The dynamic light assist is based on the intelligent interplay of multifunctional front camera and camera control unit
J852, image processing software and top Xenon headlight.

With the front camera, vehicles travelling ahead (camera range 400m) and those approaching from the opposite
side (camera range 800m) are detected providing their lights are on. This information is digitally evaluated and the
exact position and width of the detected vehicles is determined. The system also distinguishes between street lamps,
traffic lights or reflections from side marker posts. This information is sent to the control unit for cornering light and
headlight range control. Together with other vehicle information, such as speed, steering wheel angle or general
lighting conditions, the optimal light distribution is thereby calculated automatically and depending on the situation
and then sent to the headlight control units. These are installed directly onto the headlights.
They have the same design and the same part number. The control units can determine whether they control the left
or right headlight by means of the connector coding.

Based on the calculated light distribution, a special roller-type mask is now moved between the light source and
projection lens in the top Xenon headlight. This prevents anyone from being dazzled, i.e. other traffic users are kept
out of the light distribution.

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Top Xenon headlight
The top Xenon headlight in the Touareg 2011 is the first headlight with permanently masked main beam.

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Xenon burner

Reflector

Roller-type mask

Lens

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The function of the dynamic light assist is realised by the additional, rotating, roller-type mask (shutter) between the
reflector with the xenon burner and the lens. In connection with intelligent actuation of the left and right headlight,
this additional masking geometry allows light to be masked only when it could dazzle others.

Even with the DLA switched off, the mask ensures that the dipped beam and main beam functions can be activated.
Furthermore, in the dipped beam position it allows the functions urban light, main road light and motorway light.

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Area View
This driver assist function is debuted at Volkswagen in the Touareg 2011. Area View is a camera-based area
capture system and is an enhancement of the reversing camera familiar from the A and B class (Rear Assist). While
the reversing camera covers the area behind the vehicle, Area View allows the driver to see the entire area around
the vehicle. It offers the driver numerous views and setting modes that he/she can specifically select depending on
the traffic situation and according to the information he/she requires.

Design of Area View system

Control unit 1 for information electronics J794 and
display unit for front information display Area view camera
and operating unit control unit J685 control unit J928

Visual range
of right mirror
camera R245
Visual range
of rear camera
R246

Visual range
of front camera
R243
Visual range
of left mirror
camera R244

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Capturing the view around the vehicle is achieved by four cameras that are integrated cleverly within the vehicle.
The front camera is located in the front grille, the rear camera is in the handle of the rear lid and the side cameras
are installed underneath the side mirrors.

The cameras have wide-angle lenses and capture the whole area around the vehicle, thus enabling areas to be
viewed that are either difficult to see or cannot be seen at all. Since the camera capture areas overlap, an accurate
and realistic optical transition between the visual ranges of neighbouring cameras can be created (so-called bird's
eye view with complete area capture).

The system has the diagnosis address of the reversing camera system (6C).

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Networking
R244 R245 Key
D Ignition/starter switch
R243 R246 E221 Operating unit in steering wheel
k LVDS G85 Steering angle sender
G397 Rain and light sensor
J928 G419 ESP sensor unit
L J104 ABS control unit
J345 G397 J217 Automatic gearbox control unit
J285 Control unit in dash panel insert
J345 Trailer detector control unit
J519 J400 J386 Driver door control unit
L J387 Front passenger door control unit
J393 D J388 Rear left door control unit
J389 Rear right door control unit
L J393 Convenience system central control unit
J527 E221 J400 Wiper motor control unit
a
L J446 Parking aid control unit
J387 J389 J519 Onboard supply control unit
J527 Steering column electronics control unit
L J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J217 J386 J388 J685 Display unit for front information
from display and operating
J533 J794 unit
J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics
m
J928 Area view camera control unit
G85 J285 LVDS
R* Radio RCD 550 (introduced later,
excluded with J794)
J104 J446 J685 R243 Front area view camera
R244 Left area view camera
R245 Right area view camera
G419 R* R246 Rear area view camera
CVBS
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fw b a Powertrain CAN data bus
b Display and operation CAN data bus
fw Chassis CAN data bus
k Convenience CAN data bus
L LIN data bus
m MOST data bus

The cameras are connected via HSD wires (High Speed Data) to the area view camera control unit. These wires are
used to supply power to the cameras, to control them and to transfer video signals per LVDS (Low Voltage
Differential Signalling).

The connection between the area view camera control unit and the information electronics control unit 1 is by
means of coaxial cable (CVBS - composite video signal).
The data transfer rate of the CVBS connection is approx. 6MBit/s.

The area view camera control unit relies on a wide range of signals from other control units. The accrued signals
are just displayed optically by the area view camera control unit without having any functional influence or effect
on other systems (e.g. display of dynamic steering angle dependent guidelines).

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VGA camera

Area View has four cameras with wide-angle lenses

with the following technical features:

● Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels (VGA resolution)

● Opening angle: 190° (greater than half space)
● ¼ inch CMOS imager chip as sensor
● Temperature range: from - 40 to 85°C

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Area view camera control unit J928

The control unit has the task of processing the images

supplied by the cameras and preparing them for
display on the RNS 850 screen or radio version
RCD 550 (which will be introduced at a later stage).
This includes removing any distortion from the
supplied images, converting or changing to individual
perspectives and also displaying static and dynamic
guidelines.
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The area view camera control unit works with a
microcontroller to regulate the processes and
a 600 MHz DSP (digital signal processor) to process
the camera images.

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Operation
By engaging reverse gear or pressing the parking aid button, the relevant view is shown on the display of the radio
or navigation system with touchscreen and has a mini bird's eye view on the left of the display.
In the mini bird's eye view, the detailed perspective can be selected by touching the relevant area (front, rear, left or
right of vehicle). By touching the roof of the vehicle in the mini bird's eye view, the whole view of the vehicle from
above is displayed.

Once the relevant region is selected in the mini bird's eye view, the display changes to split screen. A detailed view
of the selected area around the vehicle is then shown in the right half of the display. In a second step, softkeys in
the pulldown menu on the right side of the screen can be used to select different views. In the mini bird's eye view
shown on the left, the camera selection and thereby camera perspective can be selected.

Example view if rear sector is selected

Bird's eye view Softkeys:

Camera selection Parking bay

Front
Side Parking gap
Rear
Trailer support

Traffic passing behind

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camera-specific view

The display contents shown correspond to the infotainment system with German system setting and serve
merely as an example. Please refer to the corresponding operating manuals for the text contents shown
on the display in the relevant national languages.

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Function
Area View works in a speed range from 0 to 15km/h. The cameras capture the area around the vehicle once
activated. The captured images are straightened out by the area view camera control unit because the raw images
from the wide-angle lens cameras are heavily distorted. The angle of view is then adapted to the desired
perspective, also by means of image processing. Finally, this corrected image is enhanced with guidelines
depending on the selected view to show the distances and to project the path ahead.

This prepared image is then shown on the RNS 850 display or the display of radios to be introduced at a later
stage.

If there is a visible distortion of the image in the area where neighbouring camera views overlap, the
system has to be recalibrated in the workshop. The inspection for image distortion must be performed
once the air suspension has settled at normal level and with the dampers set to "Comfort".

Guidelines

Depending on the selected view, static and dynamic guidelines are displayed.
These guidelines make it easier to estimate distances (red and green guidelines) and show the potential path
depending on the steering angle (yellow guidelines).

0.4m 1m 2m

2m 1m 0.4m

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Bird's eye view

Display view
From the four camera images, the control unit
calculates an overall view of the area surrounding the
vehicle as seen from above through a virtual camera.
A high quality image is generated here and particular
attention is given to optimising the transitions between
the four camera views. In this view, a silhouette of the
vehicle as seen from above is superimposed.
The driver is thereby allowed to see the area around
the vehicle from a bird's perspective, also referred to
as bird's eye view.
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"Cross traffic" view

Situation
This function allows the driver to look 90 degrees to
the left and right from the front point of the vehicle,
i.e. basically to look around the corner, to assess the
traffic situation. Despite the fact that the driver is
sitting in the vehicle about 2 metres behind the front
camera, this system now allows him/her to see what is
happening ahead on the left and right. Area View
supports the driver here at exits that are difficult to
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Display view For the "rear cross traffic" view, the rear camera is
used. It allows the driver to see what is happening
from the rearmost point of the vehicle.

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"Parking bay" view

Situation
This view supports the driver when driving forwards or
backwards into a parking space, whereby the front
camera or rear camera is used respectively.

When parking forwards, the view is activated by

pressing the park distance control button.
When parking backwards, the view is activated by
engaging reverse gear.
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Display view

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"Left and right side" view

Situation
With this view, side cameras support the driver, e.g.
when parking or on offroad tracks. Static guidelines
indicate to the driver the distance to an obstacle, e.g.
a curb.

Both side views can also be activated simultaneously

via the side softkeys.

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Display view

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 "Trailer support" view
Situation
This view makes it easier for the driver to hitch up a
trailer. The rear camera is used for this function. The
driver sees the area behind the vehicle from above.
Green guidelines in the image provide a means of
assessing the distance from the hitch to trailer.
A yellow line shows the driver in which direction the
vehicle will move with this steering angle.
Hitching up the trailer to the vehicle is thereby
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optically supported.
Display view
To display this view, it is necessary to toggle in the
menu. Simply deploying the trailer hitch or hitching up
the trailer will not result in the perspective being
selected.

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"Offroad" display
Situation
This view supports the driver when driving offroad
and if difficult obstacles are encountered by
displaying the area directly in front of the vehicle from
a bird's eye view.

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Display view

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 Infotainment

At launch, the Touareg can be equipped with an infotainment system based on the RNS 850 radio and navigation
system. An infotainment system based on the RCD 550 radio is planned for a later date. The functions and
information in this book therefore refer only to the system combined with the RNS 850.

Overview of infotainment system

The central element is the control unit 1 for information

J285 a
electronics J794 for the RNS 850 in the versions with
and without integrated GSM telephone module. J794 J794
communicates with most infotainment components via
R199
the MOST data bus. Further components could be, for
example:
b c
J685
- the radio R J533
(radio unit in the "Basic" and "DAB" versions)
- the DVD changer R161
d e
- the TV tuner R78 R161
(TV/DVB-T tuner; depending on country in
analogue/digital and purely digital versions)
R
- the digital sound package control unit J525
J525
(DYNAUDIO sound package)
R78 S470_500
As display units, the screen in the centre console Key
(display unit for front information display and J285 Control unit in dash panel insert
J525 Digital sound package control unit
operating unit control unit J685) and in the dash panel J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
insert (control unit in dash panel insert J285) are J685 Display unit for front information display
connected to the infotainment system via different and operating unit control unit
J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics
interfaces.
R Radio
R78 TV tuner
R161 DVD changer
R199 Connection for external audio sources

a LVDS connection (200Mbit/s)

b Display and operation CAN data bus (500kbit/s)
c MOST data bus (21Mbit/s)
d Powertrain CAN data bus (500kbit/s)
e Extended CAN data bus (500kbit/s)

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The DYNAUDIO sound system

a a Key
a 60mm treble
loudspeaker
b 100mm mid-range
b b loudspeaker
cone
c 200mm bass
loudspeaker
c c d 50mm treble
loudspeaker
J525 Digital sound package
control unit
J525 R74 Internal microphone
(in roof module)
c c

d a S470_046
a b

5 loudspeakers on left- 5 loudspeakers on right-hand side of vehicle

R74
hand side of vehicle
2 loudspeakers in centre of dash panel

MOST data bus

The central element of the DYNAUDIO sound system is a 620 watt amplifier with surround control (digital sound
package control unit J525).
It is fitted in the luggage compartment near the left-hand wheel housing and has 10 output stages for connecting a
maximum of 12 loudspeakers. The amplifier communicates with the infotainment system via the MOST data bus.

A microphone built into the roof module detects the noises in the interior. These noises are analysed by the amplifier
electronics and the playback signal is then adjusted depending on the frequency and sound level. This process is
called automatic playback signal adjustment.

The surround control (Dolby 5.1, if supported by the data medium) allows you to set up an optimum surround sound,
which faithfully reproduces, for example, concert hall acoustics, in relation to your position inside the vehicle.

Further information about the infotainment system can be found in self-study programme no. 473
"Infotainment in the Touareg 2011".

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ABS CAN
Anti-lock braking system The controller area network is an asynchronous, serial
Counteracts potential locking of the wheels when the bus system and belongs to the field buses.
vehicle is braked hard by reducing brake pressure.
CH/LH
ACC Coming home and leaving home
Adaptive cruise control, also called automatic cruise Coming home is a function that supports the driver
control (ACC), is an enhanced version of the when arriving at his/her home destination by
conventional cruise control system (CCS). allowing the headlights to stay on for a certain time
when the vehicle is exited before switching off
ANB automatically. The purpose of this is to illuminate the
Automatic emergency braking path to the front door, i.e. to add an element of
convenience to coming home, and also to improve the
AQS vehicle’s visibility when exiting. On some vehicles, the
Air quality sensor lights are also switched on when the vehicle is
unlocked with the remote key fob in order to light up
RSD the path from the front door to the car. This function is
Reduced stopping distance called leaving home.

ODP DSG
The operating and display protocol ODP is used for Dual clutch gearbox
communication between function control units and
operating and display control units. ODP consistently DVD
separates the function from the display and control. Digital Versatile/Video Disc
is a further development of the optical storage
BCM medium with a storage capacity of 4.7 GB; with one-
Body control module sided single layered DVDs (single layer DVD, DVD±R,
In the Touareg, either the onboard supply control unit DVD±RW) and 8.5 GB; on double-sided, double
J519 (BCM1) or the convenience system control unit layered DVDs (dual/double layered, DVD±R-DL,
J393 (BCM2) is meant. DVD-RW±DL)

BEM ATA
Battery energy management Anti-theft alarm system

Bluetooth ESL
An industry standard developed by the Bluetooth Electric steering column lock
Special Interest Group (SIG) for wireless transmission
between devices over short distances.

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ESP LED
Electronic stabilisation programme Luminescent diode, or LED for Light Emitting Diode
The electronic stabilisation programme is a driver
assist system that counteracts skidding through LIN
targeted braking of individual wheels Local interconnect network
(also electronic stability program). The local interconnect network (also referred to as LIN
data bus) is the specification for a serial
EIL communication system. It was developed especially
Electronic ignition lock for the low cost communication of intelligent sensors
and actuators in motor vehicles, is based on a single
CVBS wire bus and can be classified as field buses.
Composite video, blanking and synchronisation signal
This is also referred to colloquially as "colour TV". LVDS
Low voltage differential signaling
FlexRay This is an interface standard for high speed data
FlexRay is a serial, deterministic and fault-tolerant transfer.
field bus system for use in the automobile.
MDF
GPS Masked permanent main beam
Global positioning satellite system
This was originally a military satellite-supported, MOST
global orientation and localisation system. Media-oriented systems transport
The MOST bus is a serial bus system for transferring
GSM audio, video, voice and data signals via fibre-optic
Global system for mobile communications cable.
Standard for digital mobile telecommunications
network that is used mainly for telephony but also ECU
finds application in data transfer and short messaging Engine control unit
(SMS).
NM
HSD Network management
High speed data
P-mode
IRM Production mode
Interior monitoring
PR number
CP Production number
Component protection This serves to identify the components that are
installed. It always has three digits and can be
gleaned from the customer service data sticker in the
luggage compartment and the service booklet.

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PSR
Panoramic sliding roof

PWM signal
Pulse-width modulated signal

RES button
Resume button

HWS
Headlight washer system

TFT
Thin-film transistor (type of field-effect transistor)

TFT display
Thin-film transistor display;
flat screen

UGDO
Universal garage door opener

ESI
Extended service interval

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 Test yourself

Which answer is correct?

One or several of the answers could be correct.

1. What type of structure do the device connections have in the MOST bus of the Touareg 2011 to assure
shared data exchange?

a) Ring topology

b) Star topology

c) Bus topology

d) Mixed topology

2. When does reduced stopping distance RSD3 occur?

a) After emergency braking

b) After a warning jolt from reduced stopping distance 2

c) During advance warning when the braking system is precharged

3. How is the dynamic light assist function realised in the top Xenon headlight of the Touareg 2011?

a) By a shutter with three different masking plates between the reflector with xenon burner and the lens

b) By a curved plate that can be adjusted so that the areas are masked off

c) By an additional, rotating roller-type mask between the reflector with xenon burner and the lens

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4. What is the purpose of lane departure warning?

a) It supports fatigued drivers by keeping the vehicle within the detected lane by means of independent,
active steering intervention with the aid of the electromechanical power steering's full steering torque.

b) It helps the driver keep the vehicle in lane. If the vehicle threatens to depart from the calculated virtual
lane, lane departure warning applies limited, corrective steering torque. If this measure is not sufficient, an
acoustic and optical warning and a vibration alarm are issued.

c) It takes over the steering when the driver removes his/her hands from the steering wheel, and drives the
vehicle along the centre of the calculated virtual lane.

d) If there is a danger of the vehicle departing the lane unintentionally, the driver's attention is reverted back
to the traffic situation by means of a steering wheel vibration.

5. How is the area around the vehicle captured by the "Area View" function?

a) By four cameras with wide-angle lenses, two radar sensors at the front and rear respectively and also
ultrasound sensors at the front and rear

b) By four cameras with wide-angle lenses

c) By a multifunctional front camera, two radar sensors at the front and two radar sensors at the rear as well
as ultrasound sensors at the front and rear

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Answers
1. a); 2. b); 3. c); 4. d); 5. b)
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