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Owner's manual* Owner's manual
Owner's manual
Supplement (05.2017)
Supplement (07.2017)
Composition Media, Discover Media (Generation 2 GP)
Edition: 05.2017
PartNr.: 5NA012720AD
Edition 05.2017
Fig. 1 1: Vehicle identification number; 2: Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type; 3: Engine
code, gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment; 4: Optional extras, PR numbers
Pre-delivery inspection carried out
on:
Date of delivery to customer/initial
registration:
Volkswagen dealership stamp Volkswagen dealership stamp
Whichever comes first.
Thank you for choosing Volkswagen
By purchasing this Volkswagen, you have become the owner of a vehicle fitted with the most up-to-
date technology and a multitude of convenience functions for your use and enjoyment.
Tiguan
Vehicle data sticker
a)
a)
Vehicle data sticker
Thank you for choosing Volkswagen
About this owner's manual
Description of symbols
Owner's manual
Abbreviations
Index
Epilog
Before using your vehicle for the first time, please read and observe the information in this
owner's manual. It will quickly help you to become familiar with your vehicle and all of its
functions as well as making you aware of dangers to yourself and others and of how these
dangers can be avoided.
If you have any further questions about your vehicle, or if you think that the vehicle wallet has not
covered everything, please get in touch with your Volkswagen dealership. They will always be
happy to deal with your questions, suggestions or problems.
We hope you enjoy driving your new vehicle. Happy motoring.
Volkswagen AG
• This owner's manual is valid for all models and versions of the Tiguan.
• An alphabetical index is included at the end of this manual.
• A list of abbreviations at the end of the manual explains the abbreviations used.
•Directions and positions such as left, right, front and rear are normally relative to the vehicle's
direction of travel, unless otherwise indicated.
•Illustrations help with orientation and should be regarded as a general guide.
• This owner's manual was written for left-hand drive vehicles. In right-hand drive vehicles the
controls may sometimes be different to those displayed in illustrations or described in the text
⇒
Overviewofdriverside .
•Values given in miles instead of kilometres or mph instead of km/h refer to the country-specific
instrument clusters or Infotainment systems.
•Short definitions appear in a different colour before some sections of this manual. They provide
a summary of the function and use of a system or feature. More detailed information about the
features, conditions and limitations of systems and equipment can be found in the relevant
sections.
• Any technical changes that may be made to the vehicle after publication of this booklet are
contained in a supplement that is included with the vehicle wallet.
All equipment and models are described without indicating whether the equipment is optional or
specific to the model type. This means that your vehicle may not have some of the equipment
described, or it may only be available in certain markets. The scope of equipment fitted in your
vehicle can be found in the sales documentation and you can contact your Volkswagen dealership
for further information.
All data in this owner's manual correspond to the information available at the time of going to print.
Because the vehicle is constantly being developed and further improved, there may be differences
between your vehicle and the data in this owner's manual. No discrepancy in data, illustrations or
descriptions shall form the basis for any legal claim.
Please ensure that the complete vehicle wallet is always in the vehicle if you lend or sell the vehicle
to someone else.
Standard booklets in the vehicle wallet:
• Owner's manual
Additional booklets in the vehicle wallet (optional):
• Supplements
• Infotainment system
•Othersupplements
Refers to a section within a chapter that contains important information and safety
notes that should always be observed.
Indicates that the section is continued on the next page.
Indicates the end of a section.
Indicates situations in which the vehicle must be stopped as quickly as possible.
®The symbol indicates a registered trademark. However, the absence of this symbol
does not constitute a waiver of the rights concerning any term.
⇒
Symbols like these refer you to warnings within the same section or on a given
page. They draw your attention to possible risks of accident or injury and explain
how they can be avoided.
⇒
Cross reference to potential risks of damage to property in the same section or on
the page specified.
About this owner's manual
About this owner's manual
Texts with this symbol contain additional information on the protection of the environment.
Texts with this symbol contain additional information.
Vehicle overviews
Front view
Fig. 2 Front view of the vehicle.
Key to
⇒
Fig.2 :
Windscreen:
- Vehicle identification number
⇒
Technicaldata
- Windscreen heating
⇒
Windscreenheating
- Windscreen wipers
⇒
Wipers
⇒
Wiperblades
- Camera window for assist systems
⇒
Caringforandcleaningthevehicleexterior
- Rain/light sensor in the area of the interior mirror
⇒
Rain/lightsensor
⇒
Caringforand
cleaningthevehicleexterior
- Sensor for light functions
⇒
Rain/lightsensor
⇒
Caringforandcleaningthevehicle
exterior
Bonnet opening lever
⇒
Intheenginecompartment
Behind the Volkswagen badge: radar sensor for assist systems
⇒
Caringforandcleaning
thevehicleexterior
Headlights
⇒
Lights
⇒
Changingbulbs
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which will lead to fatal or severe
injuries if you do not observe the warning.
DANGER
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which could lead to fatal or severe
injuries if you do not observe the warning.
WARNING
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which could lead to slight or medium
injuries if you do not observe the warning.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol indicate situations which could cause vehicle damage if you do not
observe the warning.
NOTICE
Owner's manual
Headlight washer system
⇒
Wiperfunctions
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye
⇒
Tow-startingortowing
Sensors for assist systems
⇒
Caringforandcleaningthevehicleexterior
Lights in the bumper
⇒
Lights
⇒
Changingbulbs
Side view
Fig. 3 Side view of the vehicle.
Key to
⇒
Fig.3 :
Roof aerial
⇒
Radioreceptionandaerials
Tank flap
⇒
Fuelandemissioncontrol
Roof railing
⇒
Roofcarrier
Door release lever
⇒
Doors
Exterior mirrors
⇒
Exteriormirrors
- With display of lane change system (Side Assist)
⇒
Lanechangesystem(SideAssist)
incl.RearTrafficAlert
- With camera for Area View
⇒
AreaView
Lifting points
⇒
Changingawheel
Rear view
Fig. 4 Rear view of the vehicle.
Key to
⇒
Fig.4 :
High-mounted brake light
Rear window:
- Rear window heating
⇒
Heatingandairconditioningsystem
- Rear wiper
⇒
Wipers
⇒
Wiperblades
- Window aerial
⇒
Radioreceptionandaerials
Tail light clusters
⇒
Lights
⇒
Changingbulbs
Area for:
- Number plate lights
⇒
Changingbulbs
- Rear view camera system
⇒
Rearviewcamerasystem(RearView)
- Boot lid release button
⇒
Openingandclosingthebootlid
Tail light clusters
⇒
Lights
⇒
Changingbulbs
Behind the bumper: radar sensor for assist systems
⇒
Caringforandcleaningthevehicle
exterior
Sensors for assist systems
⇒
Caringforandcleaningthevehicleexterior
Towing bracket
⇒
Trailertowing
Behind a cover: mounting for towing eye
⇒
Tow-startingortowing
Luggage compartment
Fig. 5 Overview of the luggage compartment.
Fig. 6 Side areas of the luggage compartment.
Key for
⇒
Fig.5 and
⇒
Fig.6 :
Luggage compartment cover
⇒
Luggagecompartmentcover
Release lever for the load-through hatch
⇒
Load-throughhatch
Retaining rings for top tether (child seat)
⇒
Securingchildseatswithtoptetherupper
strap
Spare wheel or fully-functional spare wheel (depends on equipment)
⇒
Wheelsandtyres
Handle recess for luggage compartment floor
⇒
Luggagecompartmentfloor
Vehicle tool kit
⇒
Vehicletoolkit
Lower holder for the net partition
⇒
Netpartition
Upper holder for the net partition
⇒
Netpartition
Rigid fastening rings
⇒
Fasteningrings
Removable light
⇒
Removeablelights
Button for unlocking the ball head
⇒
Trailertowing
Bracket for the luggage compartment floor
⇒
Luggagecompartmentfloor
Backrest remote release mechanism
⇒
Foldingthebackrestsontherearbenchseat
forwardsandbackwards
230-volt socket
⇒
Electricalsockets
Foldable fastening rings
⇒
Fasteningrings
Stowage area behind trim
12-volt socket
⇒
Electricalsockets
Bag hook
⇒
Baghook
Luggage compartment light
Driver door
Fig. 7 Overview of the controls in the driver door (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are
mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles.
Key to
⇒
Fig.7 :
Central locking indicator lamp
⇒
Centrallockingsystem
Door release lever
⇒
Doors
Central locking buttons for locking and unlocking the vehicle
⇒
Centrallockingsystem
Switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors
⇒
Exteriormirrors
Boot lid release button
⇒
Openingandclosingthebootlid
Bottle holder
⇒
Drinkholder
Stowage compartment for high-visibility waistcoat
⇒
Inanemergency
Reflector
Buttons for operating the electric windows
⇒
Windows
Overview of driver side
Fig. 8 Overview of the driver side (left-hand drive vehicles).
Fig. 9 Overview of the driver side (right-hand drive vehicles).
Key for
⇒
Fig.8 and
⇒
Fig.9 :
Light switch
⇒
Vehiclelighting
Headlight range control
⇒
Headlightrangecontrol
Control for the Head-up-Display
⇒
Head-upDisplay
Turn signal and main beam lever
⇒
Lights
- With switches and buttons for the driver assist systems
⇒
Buttonfordriverassist
systems
⇒
Driverassistsystems
Vents
⇒
Heatingandairconditioningsystem
Instrument cluster
⇒
Instrumentcluster
- With warning and indicator lamps
⇒
Warningandindicatorlampoverview
Stowage compartment
⇒
Stowageareas
Lever for wipers and washers
⇒
Wipers
- With buttons for menu operation ,
⇒
Instrumentcluster
Controls on the multifunction steering wheel:
- Audio, navigation
- Operating driver assist systems , , , ,
⇒
Driver
assistsystems
- Volume adjustment ,
- Menu operation , ,
⇒
Operatingusingthemultifunctionsteering
wheel
- Activating voice control
- Opening the telephone menu or accepting telephone calls
Horn (works only when the ignition is switched on)
Ignition lock
⇒
Startingandstoppingtheengine
Pedals
⇒
Pedals
Location of the driver front airbag
⇒
Airbagsystem
Lever for adjusting the steering column
⇒
Correctsittingposition
Location of the knee airbag
⇒
Airbagsystem
Stowage compartment
⇒
Stowageareas
Release lever for the bonnet
⇒
Intheenginecompartment
Centre console
Fig. 10 Overview of the upper section of the centre console.
Fig. 11 Overview of the lower section of the centre console (left-hand drive vehicles).
Key to
⇒
Fig.10 :
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off function
⇒
Airbag
system
Vents
⇒
Heatingandairconditioningsystem
Hazard warning lights button
⇒
Inanemergency
Infotainment system ⇒BookletInfotainmentsystem,
⇒
Operationanddisplayinthe
Infotainmentsystem
Buttons for seat heating
⇒
Seatheating
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system
⇒
Heating,
ventilationandcooling
- With auxiliary heater
⇒
Auxiliaryheaterandventilation
Key to
⇒
Fig.11 :
Lever for:
- Automatic gearbox
⇒
DSG dualclutchgearbox
- Manual gearbox
⇒
Manualgearbox:selectingagear
Area for:
- MEDIA-IN socket, USB port , AUX IN socket ⇒BookletInfotainment
system,
- Cigarette lighter
⇒
Ashtrayandcigarettelighter
- 12-volt socket
⇒
Electricalsockets
Buttons for:
- Assist systems for parking and manoeuvring
⇒
Parkingandmanoeuvring
- Driving profile selection
⇒
Drivingprofileselectionand4MOTIONActive
Control
Stowage compartment in the centre console
⇒
Stowageareas
®
Stowage compartment in the centre armrest
⇒
Stowageareas
Control for 4MOTION Active Control
⇒
Selectingadrivingprofile(4MOTIONAction
Control)
Button for Auto Hold function
⇒
AutoHoldfunction
Electronic parking brake
⇒
Electronicparkingbrake
Starter button (keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access)
⇒
Startingand
stoppingtheengine
Front passenger side
Fig. 12 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in
right-hand drive vehicles.
Fig. 13 Dash panel near open front passenger door (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are
mirrored in right-hand drive vehicles.
Key for
⇒
Fig.12 and
⇒
Fig.13 :
Control lever for the stowage compartment
⇒
Stowageareas
Location of front passenger front airbag in the dash panel
⇒
Airbagsystem
Vents
⇒
Heatingandairconditioningsystem
Key switch for switching off the front passenger front airbag
⇒
Airbagsystem
Controls in the roof
Symbol Meaning
Buttons for interior and reading lights
⇒
Lights .
Button for glass roof
⇒
Glassroof .
Emergency call service, information call and breakdown
call
⇒
Inanemergency .
Buttons for the sun blind
⇒
Protectionfromthesun
Driver information
Warning and indicator lamp overview
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings, faults or certain functions. Some
warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out once the
engine is running or the vehicle is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster
instead of warning lamps.
Some warning and indicator lamps are not available in all markets.
For details on indicator lamps which light up in the light switch, see Chapter Lights
⇒
Lights .
Symbol Meaning
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the
instrument cluster display.
Do not drive on!
The electronic parking brake is switched on
⇒
Electronicparking
brake .
Do not drive on!
Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system
⇒
Brakefluid .
Do not drive on!
Coolant level too low
⇒
Enginecoolant , engine coolant temperature
too high or fault in the cooling system
⇒
Coolanttemperaturedisplay .
Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low
⇒
Engineoil .
Flashing: Do not drive on! Fault in the electronic steering column
lock
⇒
Steering .
Lit up: electromechanical steering has failed
⇒
Steering .
Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened
⇒
Seatbelts .
OR: there are objects on the front passenger seat
⇒
Seatbelts .
Brake or take evasive action.
Collision warning from area monitoring system (Front Assist)
⇒
Area
monitoringsystem(FrontAssist) .
OR: collision warning from Pedestrian Monitoring
⇒
Pedestrian
Monitoring .
Depress the brake pedal.
⇒
DSG dualclutchgearbox ,
⇒
Adaptive
CruiseControl(ACC) .
Fault in the alternator
⇒
12-voltvehiclebattery .
Front brake pads worn. Go to a qualified workshop immediately. All
brake pads should be checked and renewed as necessary
⇒
Informationonthebrakes .
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the
instrument cluster display.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
⇒
Brakesupportsystems .
Traction control system (TCS)
⇒
Brakesupportsystems .
OR: off-road driving profile active
⇒
Drivingprofileselectionand
4MOTIONActiveControl .
Anti-lock brake system faulty or not functioning
⇒
Brakesupport
systems .
Electronic parking brake fault
⇒
Electronicparkingbrake .
Rear fog light switched on
⇒
Lights .
Partial or complete failure of the vehicle lighting, excluding cornering
light
⇒
Changingbulbs .
Lit up: there is a fault that affects the exhaust emissions
⇒
Troubleshooting .
Flashing: misfiring, which damages the catalytic converter
⇒
Troubleshooting .
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control)
⇒
Troubleshooting .
Engine speed limited (protection against overheating)
⇒
Troubleshooting .
Lit up: electromechanical steering reduced
OR: the 12-volt battery has been disconnected and reconnected
⇒
Steering .
Flashing: steering column is wound-up or is not unlocked/locked
⇒
Steering .
Lit up: tyre pressure too low
⇒
Tyremonitoringsystems .
Flashing: fault in tyre monitoring system
⇒
Tyremonitoringsystems .
Fault in the rain/light sensor
⇒
Wipers .
Fault in wipers
⇒
Wipers .
Washer fluid level too low
⇒
Wipers .
Fuel tank almost empty
⇒
Fuelgauge .
Lit up: engine oil level too low
⇒
Engineoil .
Flashing: engine oil system fault
⇒
Engineoil .
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