2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Control

Park Distance Control switches itself on automatically if the vehicle rolls backwards.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, Park Distance Control can also be activated automatically.
Switching off Park Distance Control
•Press the or button.
•OR: drive forwards at a speed of more than 10-15 km/h (6-9 mph).
•OR: move the selector lever to position P.
Automatic activation (depending on equipment)
Park Distance Control also switches itself on if the vehicle approaches an obstacle in the front area
of the vehicle at a speed of less than 15 km/h (9 mph). Automatic activation can be switched on in
the Infotainment system.
Automatic activation functions only when the vehicle speed falls below around 15 km/h (9 mph) for
the first time. Renewed automatic activation is possible after Park Distance Control has been
switched off and then back on again with the button or .
Automatic activation can also be reactivated by switching the ignition or electronic parking brake off
and then back on again.
Manoeuvre braking
If the vehicle is equipped with manoeuvre braking, the manoeuvre braking function triggers the
emergency brake as soon as an obstacle is detected while reversing. The manoeuvre braking
function helps to prevent collisions. The vehicle speed must not be higher than 10 km/h (6 mph).
The manoeuvre braking function is activated or deactivated when Park Distance Control is switched
on or off. The manoeuvre braking function is inactive for five metres after a braking operation in the
same direction of travel. The manoeuvre braking function is ready for braking again after changing
gear or position. The same restrictions apply as for Park Distance Control.
Manoeuvre braking is not active if Park Distance Control was activated automatically.
Touch the function button to switch manoeuvre braking on and off.
Display representation
Fig. 154 Display in the Infotainment system: full-screen mode. The scanned areas depend on the
vehicle equipment level.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The scanned areas are represented by several segments in the Infotainment system ⇒ Fig. 154.
The closer the vehicle drives towards an obstacle, the closer the segment will move to the vehicle
in the display. Signal tones sound at the same time.
Obstacle close to the vehicle. A continuous tone sounds. Do not drive on!Obstacle in the
vehicle path. An intermittent tone sounds. The shorter the distance, the shorter the intervals.
Obstacle outside the vehicle path.Mute signal tones.Switch manoeuvre braking
on and off (depending on vehicle equipment).Switch to rear view camera system (depending
on vehicle equipment). / System fault in the monitored area (depending on equipment level).
Only the scanned area to the front of the vehicle is shown on the Infotainment system display in
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and a trailer with an electrical connection to the vehicle
⇒ Trailer towing.
Things to note in the area around the vehicle (depending on vehicle
equipment)
The scanned area along the side of the vehicle is automatically hidden in the following situations:
•When a vehicle door is opened.
•TCS is switched off or is taking corrective action.
•If the vehicle is stationary for longer than approximately three minutes.
The vehicle must be moved a few metres forwards or backwards in order to be able to show the
entire area around the vehicle. The missing areas are then scanned and the area around the
vehicle is calculated.

Settings
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment, settings for Park Distance Control can be made in the
Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
You can save some settings in the user accounts of the personalisation function. The settings
change automatically when the user account is changed ⇒ Personalisation.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
No sensor visibility, error message, system switches itself off
The sensor area is switched off permanently if a sensor fails.
Any malfunctions in the Park Distance Control system will be indicated by a text message and a
warning tone when first switched on, and by the indicator lamp flashing in the or
buttons. If the sensors are dirty or covered, the affected sensor cluster will be displayed on the Park
Distance Control screen. A cleaning message (depending on equipment) will also be displayed.
•Clean the sensors or remove stickers or accessories from the sensors and cameras ⇒ Caring 
for and cleaning the vehicle exterior.
•Check whether any damage is visible.
The system is not responding as expected
•The sensors are dirty ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior. The sensor visibility may
be impaired by dirt and snow or also residue from cleaning agents or coatings.
•The system requirements must be met ⇒ System limits.
•The sensors are covered by water.
•The factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically connected with the trailer ⇒ Trailer towing.
•The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors, e.g. caused by parking collisions.
•The detection ranges of the sensors are blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.
•Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the sensors or structural modifications
have been made, e.g. on the vehicle front end or the running gear.
•The ultrasound signal is subject to interference from external noise sources, e.g. rough tarmac
surface or cobblestones.
Response to all circumstances
•Switch off the system temporarily.
•Check whether any of the causes described below apply.
•You can switch the system back on again once you have rectified the cause of the problem.
•If the system still fails to respond as expected, have the system checked by a qualified
workshop.
Rear view camera system (Rear View)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Switching on and off
⇒ Display representation
⇒ Prerequisites
⇒ Parking perpendicular to the road (mode 1)
⇒ Parking parallel to the road (mode 2)
⇒ Troubleshooting
The rear view camera system in the
rear of the vehicle makes it easier for
the driver to see behind the vehicle and
provides support for parking
manoeuvres.
The rear view camera system shows the area behind the vehicle on the Infotainment system
screen. Depending on the operating mode, orientation lines support the view to the rear.
Modes for the rear view camera system
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following operating modes are available:

•Perpendicular parking (mode 1): reverse parking perpendicular to the road.
•Parallel parking (mode 2): reverse parking parallel to the road.
•Trailer support (mode 3): support when hitching a trailer to the vehicle.
•Crossing traffic (mode 4): observing crossing traffic.
System limits
The rear view camera system shows only two-dimensional images on the screen. The lack of depth
of field means that potholes and protruding objects on the ground may only be detected with
difficulty, or may not be detected at all.
The rear view camera system may not always be able to detect objects such as thin rails, fences,
posts, trees etc. This could result in damage to your vehicle.
The system displays the orientation lines irrespective of the area surrounding the vehicle. There is
no automatic obstacle detection. Drivers must judge for themselves whether the vehicle will fit into
the parking space.
Switching on and off
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Switching on the rear view camera system
•Select reverse gear.
•OR: press the button.
Switching off the rear view camera system
Drive forwards at a speed of at least 15 km/h (9 mph).
Display representation
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The image of the rear view camera system is displayed in the Infotainment system.
The functions and displays depend on the vehicle equipment and may differ from each other.
The rear view camera system hides all orientation lines and guiding functions when the factory-
fitted towing bracket is electrically connected to the trailer ⇒ Trailer towing.
Settings
You can make settings by means of the function buttons when the rear view camera system is
switched on. Some setting options depend on the vehicle equipment.
Function buttons and symbols of the rear view camera system:
xClose current display.Switch to perpendicular parking (mode 1) ⇒ Parking perpendicular to 
the road (mode 1).Switch to parallel parking (mode 2) ⇒ Parking parallel to the road 
(mode 2).Switch to trailer support (mode 3).Switch to crossing traffic (mode 4).Adjust
display: brightness, contrast, colour.Switch to Park Distance Control ⇒ Park Distance 
Control.Show Park Distance Control display.Hide Park Distance Control display.
Switch Park Distance Control sound on and off.Turn steering wheel (mode 2).Stop
vehicle (mode 2).
Orientation lines
Green horizontal line: extension of the vehicle.
Red lateral line: a yellow line turns red if a change in the steering input is necessary (mode 2).
Yellow lines: vehicle path depending on the steering angle.
Yellow auxiliary boxes: front and rear limits of the parking space (mode 2).
Green lateral line: turning point when driving into a parking space (mode 2).
Using images from the camera to estimate the distance from obstacles (people, vehicles
etc.) is inaccurate and could cause accidents and severe injuries.
•Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field of vision and make objects appear different
and inaccurate on the screen.
WARNING

•Changes have been made to the paintwork around the camera or the construction has been
modified, e.g. vehicle front end or the running gear.
Response to all circumstances
•Switch off the system temporarily.
•Check whether any of the causes described below apply.
•You can switch the system back on again once you have rectified the cause of the problem.
•If the system still fails to respond as expected, have the system checked by a qualified
workshop.
Park Assist
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Prerequisites
⇒ Looking for a parking space
⇒ Driving into a parking space
⇒ Driving out of a parking space
⇒ Troubleshooting
Park Assist shows parking spaces
which are suitable for parking and
assists the driver when driving into and
out of parking spaces.
Park Assist is an extension of Park Distance Control ⇒ Park Distance Control.
Park Assist automatically steers the vehicle. The driver must control the accelerator, gear changes
and brake!
Driving into a parking space using Park Assist takes place in the following steps:
•Look for a parking space.
•Drive into a parking space.
System limits
The sensors may not always be able to detect objects such as trailer drawbars, thin rails, fences,
posts, trees and open or opening boot lids. This can result in damage to your vehicle.
In some cases, dirt and ice on the sensors could be registered as an obstacle.
Prerequisites
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The following prerequisites must be met for driving into and out of parking spaces:
•The traction control system (TCS) must be switched on ⇒ Brake support systems.
•Distance: maintain a distance of 0.5 – -2.0 metres when driving past the parking space.
•The parking space must have at least the dimensions required by Park Assist.
•Speed when driving past the parking space (for parking spaces parallel to the road): not above
40 km/h (25 mph).
•Speed when driving past the parking space (for parking spaces perpendicular to the road): not
above 20 km/h (12 mph).
•Maximum speed: 7 km/h (4 mph). An automatic braking intervention can take place when
driving into a parking space.
The parking manoeuvre can be continued after the automatic brake intervention.
Fast steering wheel movements can cause serious injury.
•During the manoeuvring operation, do not reach for the steering wheel until prompted
to do so by the system.
•Exception: if a dangerous situation occurs, intervene and take over the steering.
WARNING
Park Assist uses parked vehicles, the kerb and other objects as guidance. Please ensure
that the wheels and tyres are not damaged when parking the vehicle. If necessary, stop the
parking procedure in good time to prevent damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE

in real time and allows you to detect
obstacles at an early stage.
The system uses several cameras to create an image which is displayed on the Infotainment
system display.
The functions and displays may differ in vehicles with or without Park Distance Control.
Things to note
The Area View system camera supplies two-dimensional images only. Due to the lack of depth of
field on the screen, potholes and dips in the ground, protruding parts on another vehicle or
protruding objects on the ground may be difficult or impossible to see on the image.
•When driving into or out of an uphill gradient.
•Protruding objects can disappear from the field of view of the cameras.
System limits
The camera may not always be able to detect objects such as trailer drawbars, thin rails, fences,
posts, trees and open or opening boot lids. This can result in damage to your vehicle.
In some cases, dirt and ice on the sensors could be registered as an obstacle.
Prerequisites
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The following conditions must be met in order to display a correct image:
•The doors and boot lid must be closed.
•The area around the vehicle must be clear and fully visible.
•The surrounding area has a flat surface.
•Vehicle does not have a heavy load at the rear.
Switching on and off
Fig. 160 In the centre console: button for manually switching on Area View.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Switching on
•Select reverse gear.
•OR: press the button.
Switching off
•Drive forwards faster than approximately 15 km/h (9 mph).
•OR: press the button.
Display representation
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The functions and displays depend on the vehicle equipment and may differ from each other.
Area View is shown in two screen areas in the Infotainment system:
Using images from the camera to estimate the distance from obstacles (people, vehicles
etc.) is inaccurate and could cause accidents and severe injuries.
•Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field of vision and make objects appear different
and inaccurate on the screen.
WARNING

•Left screen: the vehicle is shown in the bird's eye view. The view in the right area of the screen
changes when you touch an individual area.
•Right screen: the individual camera images are displayed corresponding to the area selected in
the left screen.
In addition, the available menu options and camera views for the corresponding camera are shown
at the right-hand side of the screen.
Displays the bird's eye view.Hides the bird's eye view.Switches sound on and off.
Adjusts brightness, contrast and colour.3D views.xCloses the current display.
The auxiliary lines and boxes are shown by the system independently of the vehicle surroundings.
There is no detection of obstacles. Drivers must judge for themselves whether the vehicle will fit
into the parking space.
Area View hides all the auxiliary orientation lines in the area of the rear camera when the factory-
fitted towing bracket is electrically connected to a trailer ⇒ Trailer towing.
Operating camera views
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
•Touch the area next to the vehicle.
•Select a corresponding view by means of the function buttons at the edge of the image.
The displayed red lines indicate a distance of approximately 40 cm from the vehicle.
Camera views in front of the vehicle
Crossing traffic.Perpendicular parking. Orientation lines are displayed as a guide. See
rear view camera system mode 1 ⇒ Rear view camera system (Rear View).Off-road.
Camera views next to the vehicle
Both areas next to the vehicle simultaneously.Driver side only.Front passenger side only.
Camera views behind the vehicle
Perpendicular parking. Orientation lines are displayed as a guide. See rear view camera
system mode 1 ⇒ Rear view camera system (Rear View).Parallel parking. The coloured
auxiliary boxes and lines are provided for orientation. See rear view camera system mode 2 ⇒ Rear 
view camera system (Rear View).Trailer support. See rear view camera system mode 3
⇒ Rear view camera system (Rear View).Crossing traffic. See rear view camera system mode
4 ⇒ Rear view camera system (Rear View).
3D views
Top view of the vehicle and surroundings. Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the
Park Distance Control vehicle path display may also be shown.Top view of the vehicle and
surroundings.Vehicle and surrounding area are shown at an angle from above.
Vehicle and surrounding area are shown from the side.
The viewing angle can be changed by swiping in the direction of the arrows.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
No camera visibility, error message, system switches itself off
•Clean the camera or remove the stickers or camera accessories ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the 
vehicle exterior.
•Check whether any damage is visible.
The system is not responding as expected
•The cameras are dirty ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior. The camera visibility may
be impaired by dirt and snow or also residue from cleaning agents or coatings.
•The system requirements must be met ⇒ Prerequisites.
•The cameras are covered by water.
•The vehicle is damaged in the area around the camera, e.g. caused by parking collisions.
•The detection range of the cameras is blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.
•Changes have been made to the paintwork around the camera or the construction has been
modified, e.g. vehicle front end or the running gear.
Response to all circumstances
•Switch off the system temporarily.
•Check whether any of the causes described below apply.
•You can switch the system back on again once you have rectified the cause of the problem.

•If the system still fails to respond as expected, have the system checked by a qualified
workshop.
Trailer Assist
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Prerequisites
⇒ Operation
⇒ Troubleshooting
Trailer Assist helps the driver when
reversing or manoeuvring the vehicle
when towing a trailer.
The trailer manoeuvring system steers a trailer by adjustment of the rotary knob for the exterior
mirrors. The driver must control the accelerator, gear changes and brake!
System limits
The camera may not always be able to detect objects such as trailer drawbars, thin rails, fences,
posts, trees and open or opening boot lids. This can result in damage to your vehicle.
The camera must be kept clean and free of ice and snow, and must not be covered up by stickers
or other objects, as this will prevent the system from working properly. The drawbar must not be
covered.
Trailer Assist should only be used when the boot lid is fully closed.
The trailer manoeuvring system will be automatically ended around ten minutes after
activation. The function will also be ended if no driver interaction is detected within a period of
approximately three minutes.
Prerequisites
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The following prerequisites must be met for the trailer manoeuvring system to function:
•Engine running.
•ESC is switched on.
•Driver door and boot lid are closed.
•Exterior mirrors are not folded in.
•A single- or- two-axle trailer without steered axles is hitched to the vehicle and electrically
connected.
•Vehicle and trailer are stationary.
•Do not exceed the maximum jack-knifing angle.
•The drawbar length has been determined.
Determining the drawbar length
Trailer Assist requires a few turning and cornering manoeuvres to enable it to determine the length
of the drawbar. The more accurately it can determine the length of the drawbar, the bigger the
angles available when manoeuvring. The trailer manoeuvring system divides the available
maximum limit positions on the angle display into four steps: approx. 30°, 45°, 60° and 75°.
For technical reasons, the trailer manoeuvring system cannot always detect trailers with LED
rear lights correctly.
The trailer manoeuvring system does not use the area around the vehicle for orientation.
No obstacle detection takes place. Drivers must judge for themselves whether the trailer
can be manoeuvred safely.
•Always pay close attention to the movements of the trailer and, if required, stop the
manoeuvre to avoid causing any damage. On rare occasions the trailer may behave
differently, even when Trailer Assist is operated correctly.
•Do not rely only on the displays in the instrument cluster.
NOTICE

The exterior mirrors cannot be adjusted while Trailer Assist is active. The stored exterior
mirror setting can be activated ⇒ Mirrors.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
No camera visibility, error message, system switches itself off
•Clean the camera or remove stickers or accessories from the camera ⇒ Caring for and cleaning 
the vehicle exterior.
•Check whether any damage is visible.
The system is not responding as expected
•The camera is dirty ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior. The camera visibility may be
impaired by dirt and snow or also residue from cleaning agents or coatings.
•The system requirements must be met ⇒ Prerequisites.
•The camera is covered by water.
•The vehicle is damaged in the area around the camera, e.g. caused by parking collisions.
•The detection range of the camera is blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.
•Changes have been made to the paintwork around the camera or the construction has been
modified, e.g. vehicle front end or the running gear.
Response to all circumstances
•Switch off the system temporarily.
•Check whether any of the causes described below apply.
•You can switch the system back on again once you have rectified the cause of the problem.
•If the system still fails to respond as expected, have the system checked by a qualified
workshop.
Brake support systems
Information on brake support systems
The vehicle is fitted with brake support systems. The systems can support the driver in critical
driving or braking situations. Brake support systems cannot overcome the limits of physics and
cannot always keep the vehicle under control in every single critical driving or braking situation. The
driver is responsible for driving safety ⇒.
Driving with brake support systems
The brake support systems work when the engine is running. They do not need to be operated
separately.
The brake pedal may pulsate or noises may occur while the brake support systems are regulating.
Continue to apply the necessary amount of brake pressure. Apply the necessary pressure to the
brake pedal consistently. If necessary, steer the vehicle while the brake pedal is depressed.
Fast steering wheel movements can cause serious injury.
•During the manoeuvring operation, do not reach for the steering wheel until prompted
to do so by the system.
•Exception: if a dangerous situation occurs, intervene and take over the steering.
WARNING
Do not let the automatic braking intervention tempt you to take any risks while driving, as
this can cause accidents. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the
driver.
•Trailer Assist has system-related limitations. In some situations, the automatic braking
intervention function is only able to intervene in a limited way or not at all.
•You should always be prepared to brake the vehicle yourself.
•The automatic braking intervention is ended after approximately 1.5 seconds at vehicle
standstill. Depress the brake pedal of the vehicle yourself following the automatic
braking intervention.
WARNING