2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Front assist

If the checkbox in the function button is ticked , the respective function is switched on.
Press the function button to return to the previous menu.
Menu overview
The following menu overview is an example of the Infotainment system menu structure. The actual
scope of the menus and the names of the individual menu items depend on the vehicle electronics
and the level of vehicle equipment.
Some menus and functions are not available in all countries or all vehicles.
MenuSubmenuSetting optionsFurther
information
ESC system–
– Traction control system (TCS)
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Electronic Stability Control sport
mode (ESC Sport)
⇒ Brake support 
systems
Tyre settings
Tyre Pressure
Monitoring
System
Select load level:
– Standard
– Comfort
– Fully loaded
⇒ Tyre monitoring 
systems
Tyre Pressure
Loss IndicatorStore the tyre pressures SET.
Winter tyres
Activation or deactivation of the speed
warning.⇒ Wheels and 
tyres
Setting the speed warning value.
Driver assist
settings
ACC (Adaptive
Cruise Control)
Activation or deactivation of the last
selected distance.
⇒ Adaptive 
Cruise Control 
(ACC)
– Gearbox programme
– Active distance setting (time interval
to the vehicle ahead) when ACC is
switched on
Front Assist (area
monitoring
system)
– Area monitoring system
– Advance warning
– Distance warning display
⇒ Area 
monitoring 
system (Front 
Assist)
Pedestrian
Monitoring
– Pedestrian Monitoring
– Advance warning
⇒ Pedestrian 
Monitoring
Lane Assist (lane
keeping system)
– Lane keeping system
– Adaptive lane guidance
⇒ Lane keeping 
system (Lane 
Assist)
Side Assist (lane
change system)
Activation and deactivation of the lane
change system (Side Assist).
⇒ Lane change 
system (Side 
Assist) incl. Rear 
Traffic Alert
Setting the brightness of the display in
the exterior mirror.
Does not apply in
Japan:Dynamic
Road Sign
Display
– Show detected road signs in the
driving data display (multifunction
display)
– Trailer recognition (display of traffic
signs for vehicles with a trailer)
– Activation and deactivation of the
speed warning
⇒ Dynamic Road 
Sign Display 
(Sign Assist)
Driver Alert
System
Activation or deactivation of the Driver
Alert System.
⇒ Driver Alert 
System 
(recommendation 
for rest breaks)
Proactive pass.
protection
Activation and deactivation of the
proactive occupant protection system.
⇒ Proactive 
occupant 
protection system
Parking and
manoeuvring
settings
ParkPilot
Activation or deactivation of the Park
Distance Control
⇒ Park Distance 
Control
Activation or deactivation of automatic
activation of the Park Distance
Control.
– Front and rear volume
– Front and rear tone setting
– Entertainment fading
Rear Traffic AlertActivation and deactivation of Rear
Traffic Alert.
⇒ Lane change 
system (Side 
Assist) incl. Rear 
Traffic Alert
Light settingsLight assistance– Dynamic Light Assist
– Dynamic cornering light
– Automatic headlight control (in rain)
– Convenience turn signal
⇒ Lights

MenuSubmenuSetting optionsFurther
information
– Travel mode (right-hand or left-hand
drive)
Interior lighting– Instrument and switch lighting
– Footwell lighting
Coming
Home/Leaving
Home function
– Duration that the Coming Home
function is switched on
– Duration that the Leaving Home
function is switched on
Background
lighting–
– Overall brightness of the
background lighting
– Brightness of individual areas of the
background lighting
– Colour of certain areas of the
background lighting
⇒ Lights
Mirror and
wiper settings
Mirrors
– Synchronous adjustment of the
exterior mirrors
– Front passenger exterior mirror
lowering function in reverse gear
– Folding in when parked
⇒ Mirrors
Wipers
– Automatic wipe function when
raining
– Rear window wiping in reverse gear
⇒ Wipers
Settings for
opening and
closing
Window
operation
Activation and deactivation of the
convenience opening function for the
windows.
⇒ Windows
Central locking
Setting door unlocking.
⇒ Central locking 
system
Activation or deactivation of automatic
locking.
Activation and deactivation of the
Easy Open function.
Luggage
compartment
cover
Activation or deactivation of automatic
opening of the luggage compartment
cover (vehicle-dependent).
⇒ Luggage 
compartment 
cover
Instrument
cluster
settings
Multifunction
display
– Current consumption
– Average fuel consumption
– Refuel quantity
– Convenience consumers
– Eco tips
– Driving time
– Distance covered
– Average speed
– Digital speed display
– Speed warning
– Oil temperature
– Dynamic Road Sign Display
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
– Since start driving data
– Long-term driving data
Head-
up Display
settings
Display– Brightness
– Colour scheme
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
Contents
– Cruise control system
– ACC
– Dynamic Road Sign Display
– Route guidance
– Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)
Time and date
settings–
– Clock time source (manual, GPS)
– Time
– Set summer time automatically
– Time zone
– Time format (12h, 24h)
– Date
– Date format
–
Unit settings–
– Distance
– Speed
– Temperature
– Volume
– Consumption
– Pressure
–
Service–
– Vehicle identification number
– Date of next inspection
– Date of next oil change service
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
Factory
settings–
– All settings
– Driver assistance
– Parking and manoeuvring
– Light
– Mirrors and wipers
– Opening/closing
– Multifunction display (driving data)
–

Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure and fuel level Wheels and tyres, Fuel types and refuelling.
Ensure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows.
Air intake to the engine must not be obstructed, and the engine must not be covered with
any kind of insulating materials In the engine compartment.
Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment
or on the roof Transporting.
Ensure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times.
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight
and size Safe transport of children.
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of
the occupants Sitting position, Mirrors.
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be
securely fastened.
Assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position while driving.
This also applies to all passengers Sitting position.
Fasten your seat belt correctly before setting off and keep it properly fastened throughout
the journey. This also applies to all passengers Seat belts.
Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls,
opening menus and making adjustments to settings.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
Take regular breaks when travelling long distances – at least every two hours.
Secure animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size.
Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or
switching the headlights over?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and
repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
•Vehicles without Keyless Access: vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle.
•Vehicles with Keyless Access: vehicle key that is identified first by the personalisation function
upon opening the driver door.
Personalised vehicle setup
The vehicle equipment and functions that can be personalised include the following:
•Open and close (single door unlocking, window convenience opening etc.)
•Light and vision (daytime running lights, cornering light, convenience turn signal etc.)
•Air conditioning system (temperature settings, ventilation etc.)
•Assistance systems (Park Distance Control, ACC, Dynamic Road Sign Display etc.)
•Driver profile selection (driver profiles etc.)
•Multifunction display and instrument cluster (selection of displays)
•Infotainment system (brightness and saved stations)
•Seat setup (seat position)
A new vehicle key will be assigned to the current user account. To assign the vehicle key to
a different user account, select the user account you want and manually assign it to the vehicle key.
Safety
General notes
Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during every journey to ensure your own
safety, and the safety of all passengers and other road users ⇒:
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related regulations apply that the
vehicle may not comply with. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen
dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the
following issues at your destination:

The airbag modules and belt tensioners may contain perchlorate. Please comply with
legislation regarding disposal.
Proactive occupant protection system
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The proactive occupant protection system is an assistance system that initiates action to protect
vehicle occupants in dangerous situations. However, the system cannot prevent a collision.
The full range of functions of the proactive occupant protection system will be available only if the
function has been activated in the Infotainment system, no special driving profile has been selected
and there are no malfunctions ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control, ⇒ Function 
limitations.
Basic functions
Depending on country-specific legal requirements and also on the vehicle equipment, the following
functions may be initiated, either individually or jointly, in critical situations (e.g. emergency braking
or in the case of oversteering or understeering) as of a speed of approximately 30 km/h (19 mph):
•Temporary tensioning of the fastened front seat belts.
•Automatic closing of the glass roof and side windows down to a gap, depending on the vehicle
equipment.
The belts may be tensioned individually or together depending on the respective critical driving
situations.
Additional information for vehicles with an area monitoring system (Front
Assist)
In vehicles fitted with the area monitoring system (Front Assist) ⇒ Area monitoring system (Front 
Assist), the probability of a collision with the vehicle ahead is also calculated within the system
limits. The system can trigger the proactive occupant protection system if it detects a probable
collision or initiates strong braking.
Settings in the Infotainment system
The full range of functions of the proactive occupant protection system can be activated and
deactivated in the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
The proactive occupant protection system will be reactivated every time the ignition is switched on.
It may not be possible to operate the setting function if the proactive occupant protection system
has already been adapted to the specific vehicle setup.
Setting in driving profile selection
In vehicles with driving profile selection, the proactive occupant protection system is adapted to the
special vehicle setup of the respective driving profile ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION 
Active Control.
Function limitations
The proactive occupant protection system will not be available, or will only be available to a limited
extent, in the following situations:
•If there is a fault in the ESC, belt tensioner or in the airbag control unit ⇒ Seat belts or ⇒ Airbag 
system.
•When the TCS or ESC are switched off, and when the vehicle is reversing ⇒ Brake support 
systems.
•The temporary tensioning for the front passenger seat is switched off if the front passenger front
airbag is deactivated.
•If there is a system fault in the area monitoring system (Front Assist) ⇒ Area monitoring system 
(Front Assist).
The risk of severe or fatal injuries may be increased if the seat belts, automatic belt
retractors and belt tensioners are not used correctly, or if they are repaired by a non-
professional. As a result, the belt tensioners may not be triggered when they should, or
they may be triggered unexpectedly.
•Any repairs, adjustments or removal and refitting of parts in the belt tensioners or seat
belts should always be carried out by a qualified workshop and never by yourself
⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts.
•Belt tensioners and automatic belt retractors cannot be repaired. They must be
replaced.
WARNING

Switching the child lock on and off
•Unlock the vehicle and open the appropriate rear door.
•Move the slot to the corresponding position.
Unlocking or locking the driver door manually
Fig. 69 Driver door handle: concealed lock cylinder
Fig. 70 Driver door handle: lever off cap.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
If locked manually, all doors are locked. If unlocked manually, only the driver door is unlocked.
Observe information on the anti-theft alarm ⇒ Central locking system.
•Pull on the door release lever until the cap is removed.
•Position the key bit on the notch in the driver door handle from below.
•Hold your index finger under the key bit .
•Lift the cap off with the vehicle key in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 70.
•Insert the key bit into the lock cylinder and lock or unlock the vehicle.
•Pull the door release lever and put the cap back in position.
Things to note when unlocking manually:
•The anti-theft alarm stays active when the vehicle is unlocked. However, the alarm will not be
triggered ⇒ Central locking system.
•The alarm will be triggered when the driver door is opened ⇒ Central locking system.
•The vehicle must be started manually once unlocked ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
•When the ignition is switched on, the electronic immobiliser detects a valid vehicle key and
deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.
The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually using the key bit
⇒ Central locking system.
Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
When the childproof lock is activated, the door cannot be opened from the inside.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the
doors are locked. This may mean that these people lock themselves in the vehicle.
They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get
themselves to safety. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or
very low temperatures.
•Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to
season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially to small
children.
WARNING

The drive switches off automatically in order to prevent overheating if the boot lid is operated too
frequently in a short space of time. Until the drive has cooled down the boot lid can be opened and
closed by hand using more force than usual.
The boot lid must be closed by hand if the 12-volt vehicle battery or fuse is disconnected or faulty.
Vehicle turn signals flash four times
Check whether the vehicle key is still in the vehicle.
Boot lid is stiff
At outside temperatures below freezing point, the opening mechanism cannot always lift the
partially opened boot lid automatically. If this happens, guide the boot lid further up by hand.
Sensor-controlled luggage compartment opener (Easy Open) is not
working
•Easy Open works only when the ignition is switched off.
•Clean the sensors in the rear bumper.
•The towing bracket is swivelled out ⇒ Trailer towing.
•A towing bracket has been retrofitted to the vehicle ⇒ Trailer towing.
•During heavy rain, Easy Open may be deactivated in order to prevent accidental activation.
Automatic closing (Easy Close) is not working
•Switch off the ignition and close the driver door.
•The boot lid must be at least half-closed.
•Unhitch the trailer ⇒ Trailer towing.
•There is more than one vehicle key in the luggage compartment.
•Press the Easy Close button again.
Windows
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Opening and closing windows
⇒ Electric window roll-back function
⇒ Troubleshooting
Opening and closing windows
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The buttons are located in the doors ⇒ Driver door.
Open windows: press the button. Close windows: pull the button.Press to disable the
electric window buttons in the rear doors.
The windows can still be operated using the buttons in the doors for a short time after the ignition
has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries.
•The electric windows should be opened or closed only when you are sure that nobody
is in their operating area.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the
vehicle is locked. The windows can no longer be opened in an emergency.
•Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The windows
can still be operated using the buttons in the doors for a short time after the ignition
has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not
opened.
•When transporting children on the rear bench seat, the rear electric windows should
always be deactivated using the safety button so that they cannot be opened or closed.
WARNING
During sudden rain showers, water can enter the vehicle interior via open windows and
cause damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE

One-touch opening and closing
One-touch opening and closing makes it possible to fully open and close the windows. The
individual buttons do not have to be held down to do this.
One-touch closing: pull the button for the appropriate window up briefly into the second position.
One-touch opening: press the button for the appropriate window down briefly into the second
position.
Stopping the one-touch function: press or pull the button for the appropriate window again.
Convenience opening and closing
The windows can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key when the
ignition is switched off:
•Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key.
•Vehicles with the keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access: place your finger on the
locking sensor in the door handle for a few seconds until the windows are closed ⇒ Central 
locking system. The vehicle key must also be within the operating range.
•To interrupt the function, release the unlocking or locking button OR take your finger off the
sensor surface.
A valid vehicle key must be located in the operating range. All turn signals will flash once as
confirmation that all the windows have been closed.
Adjust the settings for convenience opening using the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and display 
in the Infotainment system.
One-touch opening and closing and the roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Go to a qualified workshop.
Convenience opening and closing works only when one-touch opening and closing is
activated for all electric windows.
Electric window roll-back function
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The roll-back function for the electric windows can reduce the risk of crush injuries when the
windows are closing.
If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruction, the window will
immediately open again ⇒.
•Check to see why the window has not closed.
•Try to close the window again.
•If the window closing process is interrupted again, the roll-back function will be disabled for a
few seconds.
•If the window still cannot be closed, it will stop at the corresponding position. To close the
window without the roll-back function, press the button again within a few seconds ⇒.
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries.
•The electric windows should be opened or closed only when you are sure that nobody
is in their operating area.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the
vehicle is locked. The windows can no longer be opened in an emergency.
•Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The windows
can still be operated using the buttons in the doors for a short time after the ignition
has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not
opened.
•When transporting children on the rear bench seat, the rear electric windows should
always be deactivated using the safety button so that they cannot be opened or closed.
WARNING

Remove leaves and other loose items from the glass roof guide rails at regular intervals
using a vacuum cleaner, or by hand.
The roll-back function will not work properly if there is a malfunction with the glass roof. Go to
a qualified workshop.
Opening and closing the glass roof
Fig. 76 In the roof: button for the glass roof.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The sun blind automatically opens at the same time as the glass roof when closed. The sun blind
can be closed completely only once the glass roof has been closed.
The button has 2 positions. 1st stage: fully or partially tilt, open or close the roof.
2nd stage: automatically move the roof to the respective limit position. Press the button again to
stop the one-touch function.
•Tilting the glass roof: push the button ⇒ Fig. 76Ⓑ to position 1. One-touch function: push button
Ⓑ to position 2.
•Closing the tilted glass roof: push the button Ⓐ to position 1. One-touch function: push button Ⓐ
to position 2.
•Stopping one-stop function of the opening or closing procedure: Push button Ⓐ or Ⓑ again.
•Opening the glass roof: push the button Ⓒ to position 1. One-touch function up to convenience
position: push button Ⓒ to position 2.
•Closing the glass roof: push the button Ⓓ to position 1. One-touch function: push button Ⓓ to
position 2.
•Stopping one-stop function of the opening or closing procedure: Push button Ⓒ or Ⓓ again.
Glass roof roll-back function
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The roll-back function reduces the risk of crush injuries ⇒. If the tilting and sliding panoramic
sunroof is impaired during the closing process, it will open again immediately.
•Check to see why the glass roof has not closed.
•Try to close the glass roof again.
•If the glass roof still cannot be closed, close it without the roll-back function.
Careless or unsupervised use of the glass roof can cause serious injuries.
•Open and close the glass roof only when you are sure that nobody is in the operating
area.
•Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the car, particularly if they
have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lock the
vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and operate the glass roof.
•The glass roof can still be opened or closed for a short time after the ignition has been
switched off, provided the driver door or front passenger door are not opened.
WARNING
•To avoid damage during cold weather, clear any ice and snow off the vehicle roof
before opening or tilting the glass roof.
•Always close the glass roof when you leave the vehicle or if it starts to rain. Any rain
entering the vehicle when the glass roof is open or tilted could cause significant
damage to the electrical system. This can result in further damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE