2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Owners Manual

Other storage compartments

Fig. 129 On the left in the luggage compartment: Side storage compartment.

Fig. 130 On the right in the luggage compartment: Side storage compartment.

WARNING
Clothes or other items on the shelf behind the rear seat backrest may limit visibility, and cause accidents and severe personal injuries.
x Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.
x Always use the built-in coat hooks only for lightweight clothing. Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged items in the pockets that may interfere with airbag deployment and can cause personal injury in a collision.

Cup holders

The cup holder has inserts that can be removed for cleaning.
Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 131 In the front center console: Cup holders.

WARNING
Always keep the armrest folded up when the vehicle is moving to reduce the risk of injury.
x Never let anybody, especially children, ride on the rear center armrest or in the center position on the rear seat when the armrest is folded down. An improper seating position can increase the risk of serious injury in a crash.

Power outlets

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 133 In the luggage compartment: 12 Volt socket.

Fig. 134 Rear center console: 12 Volt socket.

To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical devices connected to a 12 Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.
The vehicle may have 12 Volt sockets at the following places:
x In the storage compartment in the lower front center console.
x In the storage compartment in the front center armrest.
x In the luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 133.
x In the rear center console ⇒ fig. 134.
NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may be damaged.
x Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with applicable guidelines.
x Never feed current into the socket, with a solar panel, for example.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.