Where to Turn On the Ambient Lighting in the Touareg?

[JacksonRose]

The ambient lighting in the Touareg can be turned on through the settings menu on the central control screen. Ambient lighting serves as a decorative illumination, typically in colors such as red, blue, or green, designed to enhance the cabin's ambiance at night, creating a more vibrant and mood-setting atmosphere. Taking the 2020 Touareg as an example, it falls under the category of mid-to-large-sized SUVs, with body dimensions of 5039mm in length, 1989mm in width, and 1773mm in height, and a curb weight of 2005kg. The 2020 Touareg features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 186ps, a maximum power of 137kW, and a maximum torque of 320Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

[VanEli]

Turning on the ambient lighting in the Teramont is actually quite simple. I operate it through the central control screen. After starting the vehicle, tap the car icon in the lower left corner of the screen, navigate to the 'Ambient Lighting' option in the menu, and you'll find a switch for the ambient lights—just tap it to activate the full-vehicle LED strips. Once turned on, you'll notice the lighting appears not only on the door panels but also along the sides of the dashboard and in the footwells with a soft gradient effect. There are even 30 colors to choose from. I prefer setting the main tone to ice blue and the co-pilot side to warm orange, which creates a fantastic atmosphere for night driving. Note that the brightness defaults to auto-adjustment—it brightens automatically in tunnels. If you prefer a fixed brightness level, you’ll need to adjust it in the submenu.

[ClaytonRose]

I found that the most convenient feature of the Touareg's ambient lighting is its linkage with driving modes. For example, when switching to Sport mode, the ambient lights automatically turn red, while in Eco mode they change to blue, which feels especially cool when driving on the highway at night. The switch is located in the vehicle settings on the central control screen—just enter the interior lighting menu to find the ambient lighting option. If that seems too troublesome, there's a shortcut: press the menu button on the right side of the multifunction steering wheel, navigate to the lighting settings, and turn it on directly. The coverage of the lighting is wider than I expected, with even the bottom of the cup holders featuring a halo effect. I recommend new owners adjust the brightness to around 70%, which ensures the lighting isn't too harsh while still making it easy to see the positions of items inside the car.

[VanRonan]

To activate the ambient lighting in the Touareg, follow these two steps: First, start the vehicle to power on, then locate the settings menu on the 10-inch central control screen and swipe to select the ambient lighting option. Once activated, you'll see soft ribbon lighting emitted from both sides of the dashboard, while the bottoms of the four door storage compartments illuminate simultaneously. If you can't find the entry, try pressing the VIEW button on the steering wheel to access the quick menu. The lighting supports zoned color adjustment, allowing the driver and front passenger to set different hues. Remember to disable the energy-saving mode during initial use, otherwise the lights will automatically turn off after 30 minutes.

[VanLogan]

When I first got the Touareg, I couldn't find the ambient light switch either. Later, I discovered that you need to enter the vehicle function module on the central control screen, select Settings - Interior Lighting - Ambient Lighting option. After turning it on, the light strips on the door panels will gradually brighten and dim like breathing, and there's also anti-glare lighting at the footwell. It's recommended to use white light for night driving, which allows you to see the gear shift area clearly without affecting your vision. During long road trips, I often use purple lighting that changes with the music beat, which is particularly relaxing during the journey. The lighting system comes with 8 preset theme modes that can be quickly adjusted via the steering wheel.

[AlainaFitz]

The ambient lighting of the Touareg can be activated in the vehicle settings menu, located under the third icon on the central display's home screen. Once enabled, 10 light strips illuminate throughout the vehicle, with the 1.2-meter-long light guide strip on the front door panels being particularly striking. You can also customize the lighting effects: single-color static, dual-color gradient, or music rhythm mode. I prefer setting it to blue static light while driving and switching to breathing mode when parked. Note that the brightness can be adjusted seamlessly from 0% to 100%, and it's recommended to set it above 85% for safer driving in tunnels. The color-changing feature is hidden in the secondary menu, allowing you to select your preferred hue from the color wheel using the rotary knob.