2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN steering

– Windshield wiper ()'( – ,/7
– Intermittent operation for windshield wipers z
– “One-tap wiping” x
– Windshield wiper U
– Automatic wipe/wash for windshield W
– Rear window wiperZ
– Automatic wipe/wash for rear window \
– Lever with buttons for the Volkswagen Information System (Basic version) 42)0 – /+/2%3%4
(7) Pedals
(8) Ignition switch
(9) Driver front airbag
(10) Horn (only works when the ignition is switched on)
(11) Lever for adjustable steering wheel
(12) Storage compartment
(13) Dimmer control for the instrument and switch illumination 

Using the instrument cluster menus: Basic version

Fig. 15 Basic version (Vehicles without menu control multi-function steering wheel): control buttons 1 and 2
on the windshield wiper lever.

▪ Push the OK/RESET button to toggle between the 2 figures.
Using the instrument cluster menus: Premium version

Fig. 16 Premium version (vehicles with menu control multi-function steering wheel): buttons on the right side
of the steering wheel.

Possible MFI menu displays
The following displays can be accessed in the MFI menu if enabled under Settings > MFI data.
Displays that are not enabled will not appear.

Display Function
Travel time Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) corresponding to trip mem-
ories 1 and 2 (toggle).
Curr. consumption --
- mpg
Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/ km) while driving.
When units are set to miles, dashes appear instead of a number when
the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still.
When units are set to kilometers, the display shows liters consumed
per hour when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still.
Av. consumption ø --
- mpg
Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/ km) on trips per trip
memories 1 and 2 (toggle) is displayed once the vehicle has been
driven about feet ( m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a num-
ber. The value displayed is updated every 5 seconds.
Range
Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can go with the fuel
left in the tank the way you are currently driving. Takes account of the
current fuel consumption, among other things.
Route Distance driven in miles (km) per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle).
Av. speed ø
Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed
once the vehicle has been once the vehicle has been driven about
feet ( m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a number. The value
displayed is updated every 5 seconds.
Digit. speed Digital display of current vehicle speed.
Speed warn. --- mph
(km/h)
When the set speed (from 20 to mph - 30 to km/h) is exceeded, an
acoustic warning sounds, and a visual message may also appear in the
instrument cluster display.

Switching between the displays
x Use the arrow up and down buttons * and + on the multi-function steering wheel.
Storing speed for the speed warning
x Navigate to MFI > Speed warning (Speed warning at --- mph).
x Press the OK button to save the current speed and to activate the warning.
x If the speed is not right, press buttons * or + on the multi-function steering wheel to set a different
speed within about 5 seconds. Then press the OK button a second time or just wait a few seconds.
The speed is saved and the warning is activated.
x To deactivate, toggle to --- mph and press the OK button. The set speed is deleted.
Manually erasing trip memory 1 or 2
x Navigate to MFI > Route.
x Select the memory to be erased.
x Press the OK button for about 2 seconds.
Enabling and disabling displays
Use the Settings menu, submenu MFI data (Settings > MFI data) to enable displays you want to
be available under the MFI menu in the instrument cluster display. The units in which data is displayed
can also be changed

Remove your finger from the lock sensor surface to stop the function. If you touch the unlock sensor
surface 1 on the inside of the door handle immediately after releasing the lock sensor surface 1 (ar-
row), all of the windows will open (safety function). Pinch protection is active during convenience
closing of the windows.
The settings in the Settings – Convenience menu determine which doors open when the door
handle sensor surface is touched.
NOTICE
The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a
valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle.
x All windows may open if you turn the spray of water or steam away from and then back onto
the door handle sensor surface in quick succession. If at least one power window is opened
and the sensor is continuously activated, convenience closing is started.
The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.
If the automatic transmission is not in Park (P) position, the electronic steering column lock will
not lock and the vehicle will not lock via sensors in the front door handles or the remote control vehicle
key.
If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not
be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access The vehicle can still be manually
locked or unlocked with the key bit
The driver message Key not in range appears in the instrument cluster display if there is no
remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the vehicle key. The
key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes with the signal
(such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic devices such as
cell phones can also interfere with the signal.
Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the
door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem 279.
Anti-theft alarm system

x Opening a door that has been mechanically unlocked.
x Forcibly opening a door.
x Forcibly opening the engine hood.
x Forcibly opening the rear hatch.
x Switching on the ignition with an invalid key.
x Disconnecting the vehicle battery.
x Disconnecting an anti-theft system integrated trailer.
Deactivating the alarm
Unlock the vehicle with the unlock button on the remote control vehicle key and switch on the ignition
with a valid remote control vehicle key.
For vehicles with Keyless Access, the alarm can be deactivated by grasping one of the door handles
when a valid vehicle key is in range or by holding the remote control vehicle key to the right of the
steering column trim and pressing the starter
After the alarm has stopped and the vehicle is opened again in the same or a different area that
is protected by the alarm, the alarm is triggered again. For example, the alarm will sound again if the
rear hatch is opened after one of the doors has been opened.
The anti-theft alarm system is not activated when the vehicle is locked with the power lock
switch 1 on the inside of the driver or front passenger doors.
If the driver door is mechanically unlocked using the vehicle key bit, only the driver door is un-
locked, but not the entire vehicle. Switching on the ignition deactivates the anti-theft alarm system and
activates the central locking button. To unlock the doors, use the central locking button or remote
control vehicle key.
If the vehicle battery is dead or weak, the anti-theft alarm system will not work properly.

WARNING
Always adjust seat, safety belts and head restraints properly before driving and make sure
that all passengers are properly restrained.
x Push the passenger seat as far back as possible. Always be sure that there are at least
10 inches (25 cm) between the front passenger's breastbone and the instrument panel.
x Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches
(25 cm) between your breastbone and the steering wheel.
x Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the pedals all the way to the floor
while keeping your knee(s) slightly bent. The distance to the instrument panel in the knee
area must be at least 4 inches (10 cm).
x If these requirements cannot be met for physical reasons, contact an authorized Volkswa-
gen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to see whether adaptive equipment
is available.
x Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands
at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driv-
er's airbag inflates.
x Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands at other places
inside the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the
wrong way can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms, and head if the driver airbag in-
flates.
x Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the ability of the driver's airbag to
help protect you in a collision.
x Never drive with backrests reclined or tilted back farther than necessary to drive comfort-
ably. The farther back the backrests are tilted, the greater the risk of injury caused by incor-
rect positioning of the safety belts and improper seating position.
x Never drive with the front seat passenger backrest tilted forward. If the front airbag dep-
loys, the front backrest can be forced backward and injure passengers on the rear seat.
x Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel and the instrument panel.
x Always sit upright with your back against the backrest with the front seats properly ad-
justed. Never lean against or place any part of your body too close to the area where the air-
bags are located.
x Rear seat passengers who are not properly seated and restrained are more likely to be
seriously injured in a crash.
WARNING
Improper adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.
x Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly and
you could lose control of the vehicle. In addition, you will not be in the correct seating posi-
tion while adjusting the seats.
x Adjust the front seat height, angle and longitudinal direction only if the seat adjustment
area is clear.
x The adjustment of the front seats must not be restricted by things in the footwell in front
or behind the seats.
Examples of improper seating positions

Proper seating position

Fig. 38 The driver should never sit closer than 10 inches (25 cm) of the steering wheel.

Fig. 39 Proper safety belt positioning and head restraint adjustment.