2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN cruise control

Fig. 137 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating the cruise control
system.
Fig. 138 On the instrument cluster display: cruise control system status displays (illustration).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Key to ⇒ Fig. 138:
Cruise control system not regulating, stored speed shown small or darkened.
System fault. Go to a qualified workshop.
Cruise control system not regulating, no speed stored.
Cruise control system regulating, stored speed displayed in large figures.
Switching on
•Press the or button.
No speed has been stored and the speed is not yet controlled.
Starting control
•Press the button while driving.
The current speed is stored and controlled. The green indicator lamp .
Setting the speed
You can adjust the stored speed during speed control by the cruise control system:
+ 1 km/h (1 mph)- 1 km/h (1 mph)+ 10 km/h (5 mph)- 10 km/h (5 mph)
Press and hold the button or to continuously change the stored speed. The vehicle
adapts the current speed by accelerating or closing the throttle. The vehicle does not actively brake.
Interrupting control
•Briefly press the button or . Alternatively, depress the brake pedal.
The speed remains stored in the memory.
Resuming control
•Press the button.
The stored speed is resumed and controlled.
Switching off
•Press and hold the button.
The cruise control system is switched off and the stored speed is deleted.
Changing to the speed limiter
•Press the button.
The cruise control system is switched off.

Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Regulation is automatically interrupted.
•You have depressed the brake pedal.
•The selector lever of the DSG dual clutch gearbox is not in the selector lever position D.
•The vehicle has exceeded the stored speed for an extended period.
•If regulation related to driving dynamics is taking place, e.g. by TCS and ESC.
•Malfunction. Switch off the cruise control system and have it checked by a qualified workshop.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Speed limiter
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Operating the speed limiter with the turn signal and main beam lever
⇒ Operating the speed limiter via the multifunction steering wheel
⇒ Troubleshooting
The speed limiter helps to prevent the
vehicle from exceeding a speed that
you have stored.
Speed range
The speed limiter is available when driving forwards at speeds from around 30 km/h (20 mph).
Driving with speed limiter
You can interrupt the speed limiter function at any time by fully depressing the accelerator beyond
the point of resistance. The green warning and indicator lamp flashes as soon as the stored
speed is exceeded. The speed remains stored in the memory.
The speed limiter function is activated again automatically as soon as the speed drops below the
stored speed.
Driving downhill
Driving downhill may cause the set speed to be exceeded. The green warning and indicator lamp
flashes in this case. An acoustic warning may also be given.
Apply the foot brake to slow the vehicle down, and change down a gear as required.
How do I operate the speed limiter?
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can operate the speed limiter either by means of the turn
signal and main beam lever ⇒ Operating the speed limiter with the turn signal and main beam lever
or via the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Operating the speed limiter via the multifunction steering 
wheel.
The displays on the instrument cluster are identical in both cases ⇒ Fig. 140.
Operating the speed limiter with the turn signal and main beam
lever
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Always switch off the speed limiter after use to avoid unintentional speed regulation.
•The speed limiter does not relieve the driver of their responsibility for the speed of the
vehicle. Do not drive at full throttle if it is not required.
•Use of the speed limiter in adverse weather conditions is dangerous and can cause
serious injury, e.g. through aquaplaning, snow, ice, or leaves. Only use the speed
limiter when the road and weather conditions allow it to be used safely.
•The speed limiter cannot limit the vehicle speed when travelling downhill. The vehicle
speed can increase under its own weight. Shift down a gear or brake the vehicle using
the foot brake.
WARNING

The current speed is stored as the maximum speed. The green indicator lamp also lights up.
Setting the speed
You can adjust the stored speed:
+ 1 km/h (1 mph)- 1 km/h (1 mph)+ 10 km/h (5 mph)- 10 km/h (5 mph)
Press and hold the button or to continuously change the stored speed.
Interrupting control
•Press the or button.
The speed remains stored in the memory.
Resuming control
•Press the button.
The speed limiter is activated again as soon as the current speed is lower than the stored speed.
Switching off
•Press and hold the button.
The speed limiter is switched off and the speed remains stored (also after the ignition is switched
off).
Changing to cruise control system or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
•Press the button.
The speed limiter is switched off.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Regulation is automatically interrupted.
•Malfunction. Switch off the speed limiter and have it checked by a qualified workshop.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
For safety reasons, the speed limiter switches itself off completely only when you release the
accelerator once or switch off the system manually.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Special driving situations
⇒ System limits
⇒ Switching ACC on and off
⇒ Setting ACC
⇒ Troubleshooting
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
maintains a constant speed that you
have set. When your vehicle
approaches a vehicle that is driving in
front, ACC automatically adapts the
speed to maintain the distance that you
have set.
Driving with ACC
You can override control by ACC at any time. Control will be interrupted if you brake. If you
accelerate, control will be interrupted while you are accelerating and then resumed.
Control by ACC is less dynamic when towing a trailer ⇒. ACC will not perform control if the brake
lights of the trailer are defective.
Brake request
If automatic deceleration by ACC is not sufficient, ACC will request you to brake additionally by a
corresponding message on the instrument cluster. The red warning lamp lights up. An
acoustic warning is also given. Brake immediately.

Speed range
ACC controls the vehicle in the speed range between 30 km/h (20 mph) and 160 km/h (100 mph)
or 210 km/h (130 mph). This speed range may differ in certain markets.
Radar sensor
ACC detects driving situations by means of the radar sensor at the front of the vehicle ⇒ Front 
view. The range of the radar sensor is up to approximately 120 m.
Does the vehicle have ACC?
The vehicle is equipped with ACC if you can make settings for ACC in the vehicle settings of the
Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
If the vehicle has ACC, the cruise control system is not available as an independent system.
Special driving situations
Fig. 142 On the instrument cluster display: slower vehicle detected in the left-hand lane
(illustration).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Overtaking
If you indicate left (left-hand traffic: indicate right) to overtake, ACC will accelerate the vehicle and
reduce the distance from the vehicle in front. Your set speed will not be exceeded.
If ACC does not detect any vehicle in front after you have changed lane, ACC will accelerate the
vehicle up to the set speed.
Stop-and-go traffic
ACC can brake vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox to a standstill and hold them stationary.
ACC remains active and the instrument cluster display shows ACC ready for a few seconds.
During this time the vehicle will move off again automatically as soon as the vehicle in front moves
off (depending on the vehicle equipment level and not available in all countries).
•Press the button.
•Press the button or briefly press the accelerator.
The intelligent technology used in the ACC cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience tempt you
into taking safety risks when driving. Careless or unintentional use of the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) can cause accidents and lead to serious injury. The system is not a
substitute for the full concentration of the driver.
•Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
•Do not use the ACC in poor visibility, on steep or winding roads, on slippery road
surfaces, e.g. on snow, ice, wet roads, loose chippings, or on flooded roads.
•Never use ACC off-road or on non-surfaced roads. The ACC is designed for use on
surfaced roads only.
•ACC does not respond to stationary vehicles.
•The ACC does not react to persons, animals or vehicles crossing or approaching in the
same lane.
•Brake immediately if speed reduction by ACC is not sufficient.
•Brake immediately if a request to brake appears on the instrument cluster display.
•Brake if the vehicle starts rolling unintentionally after a request to brake.
•Be prepared to control the speed yourself at all times.
WARNING
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If a stationary vehicle is hidden behind a vehicle that has been detected by the adaptive cruise
control and this vehicle turns off the road or changes lane, the ACC will not react to the stationary
vehicle ⇒ Fig. 144.
Bends
The radar sensor always measures straight ahead. For this reason, vehicles may be incorrectly
detected or vehicles driving ahead not detected in tight bends ⇒ Fig. 143.
Vehicles outside the sensor range
•Vehicles that are driving outside the sensor range in close proximity to your vehicle, e.g.
motorbikes ⇒ Fig. 143.
•Vehicles that change into your lane directly in front of your vehicle ⇒ Fig. 144.
•Vehicles with bodies or attachments that project beyond the vehicle.
Switching ACC on and off
Fig. 145 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating ACC
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Switching on ACC
•Press the button.
The indicator lamp lights up grey, ACC does not regulate.
Starting control
•Press the button while driving forwards.
ACC stores the current speed and maintains the set distance. If the current speed is outside the
defined speed range, ACC will set the minimum speed (when driving more slowly than the limit) or
maximum speed (when driving faster than the limit).
The following indicator lamps light up, depending on the driving situation:
ACC regulating.No vehicle has been detected ahead.Vehicle detected ahead (white).
Interrupting control
•Briefly press the button or press the brake pedal.
The indicator lamp lights up grey, the speed and distance remain stored.
Control is automatically interrupted if the traction control system (TCS) is deactivated.
Resuming control
•Press the button.
ACC adopts the last set speed and last set distance. The instrument cluster display shows the set
speed and the indicator lamp lights up green.
Switching off ACC
•Press and hold the button.
The set speed is deleted.
Changing to the speed limiter
If you use ACC in the above situations, this can result in accidents and serious injuries as
well as violation of legal regulations.
WARNING

•Press the button.
ACC is switched off.
Setting ACC
Fig. 146 On the instrument cluster display: setting the distance (illustration, ACC regulating).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Setting the distance
You can set the distance in 5 steps from very small to very large:
•Press the button and then the button or .
•Alternatively, press the button as often as necessary until the desired distance is set.
The instrument cluster display shows the chosen distance setting ⇒ Fig. 146①. Please observe
any country-specific requirements for the minimum distance.
You can set the distance which should be set at the start of control operation in the vehicle settings
of the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
If ACC is not regulating, the set distance and vehicle are not highlighted on the instrument cluster
display.
Setting the speed
You can adjust the stored speed within the defined speed range by means of the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel:
+ 1 km/h (1 mph)- 1 km/h (1 mph)+ 10 km/h (5 mph)- 10 km/h (5 mph)
Press and hold the corresponding button to incrementally change the stored speed.
Setting the control behaviour
•m/k/a995MK Vehicles with driving profile selection: set the desired driving profile
⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control.
•m/k/a995MK Vehicles without driving profile selection: set the desired gearbox
programme in the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
If you do not maintain the minimum distance to a vehicle in front and the difference in
speed between the vehicle in front and your own vehicle is so great that the braking action
of the ACC is insufficient, you are in danger of colliding with the vehicle in front. The
braking distance is also longer in rain and winter road conditions.
•The Adaptive Cruise Control may not be able to detect all driving situations correctly.
•Always be prepared to brake the vehicle yourself.
•Speed and distance control are overridden when you press the accelerator. ACC does
not brake automatically in this case.
•Observe any country-specific regulations relating to the minimum distance.
•Always set a larger distance in wet or snowy conditions or when visibility is poor.
WARNING

If the driver does not respond, the system will give another warning by initiating a quick jolt of the
brake before switching to passive or activating Emergency Assist (depending on the equipment)
⇒ Emergency Assist.
Behaviour when changing lanes
There is no steering intervention when the turn signal is switched on in vehicles without lane
keeping system.
In vehicles with lane keeping system, a steering intervention takes place if the turn signal is
switched on in critical situations ⇒ Lane change system (Side Assist) incl. Rear Traffic Alert.
Steering wheel vibration
If the steering wheel vibrates, the driver must actively take over steering.
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 camera is covered by water.
•The vehicle is damaged in the area of the camera.
•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.
Traffic Jam Assist
Traffic Jam Assist helps the driver to
keep in lane, and also provides
assistance when following other
vehicles in congestion or slow-moving
traffic.
Traffic Jam Assist is an extension of the lane keeping system (Lane Assist) ⇒ Lane keeping system 
(Lane Assist) for vehicles with a DSG dual clutch gearbox and combines this function with the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Please therefore read both these
chapters and observe the information about the system limits and warnings.
Traffic Jam Assist function
At speeds under 60 km/h (37 mph), Traffic Jam Assist can maintain a time interval set by the driver
to a vehicle in front and help the vehicle to stay in lane ⇒.
The system automatically controls acceleration, braking, steering and, if required, will decelerate to
a stop behind a vehicle that is stopping, and then drive away again automatically.
Use Traffic Jam Assist only on motorways and good main roads. Do not use Traffic Jam Assist in
urban traffic.
Switching Traffic Jam Assist on and off
Traffic Jam Assist is switched on and off together with adaptive lane guidance ⇒ Lane keeping 
system (Lane Assist) in the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment 
system.
Traffic Jam Assist can also be switched off together with the lane keeping system by pressing the
button for driver assist systems ⇒ Button for driver assist systems.
Technical requirements for using Traffic Jam Assist
•The lane keeping system is switched on and active together with adaptive lane guidance
⇒ Lane keeping system (Lane Assist).
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is switched on and active ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
•The selector lever is in position D/S or in the Tiptronic gate.
•The system has detected a lane marking on both the right and left sides of the vehicle
⇒ Fig. 147.
•The speed is under 60 km/h (37 mph).
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Traffic Jam Assist is not active (the indicator lamp for the lane keeping
system lights up yellow)
•As soon as one of the conditions indicated on ⇒ Technical requirements for using Traffic Jam 
Assist is no longer fulfilled.
•If one of the conditions for the proper functioning of the lane keeping system is no longer
fulfilled ⇒ Lane keeping system (Lane Assist).
•If one of the conditions for the proper functioning of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is no
longer fulfilled ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
Switch off Traffic Jam Assist in the following situations
Traffic Jam Assist should always be switched off in the following situations due to system
limitations:
•When a high level of concentration is required by the driver.
•Very sporty driving.
•In poor weather conditions, e.g. snow or heavy rain.
•Poor road conditions.
•Driving through road works.
•In urban areas.
If Traffic Jam Assist does not function as described in this chapter, do not use the system
and go to a qualified workshop.
If there is a fault in the system, visit a qualified workshop and have the system checked.
Emergency Assist
Emergency Assist detects a lack of
activity on the part of the driver and can
keep the vehicle in lane automatically,
or brake the vehicle to a standstill if
required. The system can therefore
actively help to prevent an accident.
Emergency Assist is an extension of the lane keeping system (Lane Assist) ⇒ Lane keeping 
system (Lane Assist), and combines this function with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Please therefore read both these chapters and observe the
information about the system limits and warnings.
Description
If there is no driver activity, Emergency Assist prompts the driver to take control of the vehicle again
by visual and acoustic warnings and by braking jolts.
If the driver remains inactive, the system automatically controls the accelerator, brake and steering
to slow the vehicle down and keep it in lane ⇒. If there is sufficient stopping distance, the
The intelligent technology of Traffic Jam Assist cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the system. Always take care when using Traffic Jam
Assist as you could otherwise cause accidents or injuries. The system is not a substitute
for the full concentration of the driver.
•Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
•Do not use Traffic Jam Assist in urban traffic.
•Do not use Traffic Jam Assist in poor visibility, on steep or winding roads, or on
slippery road surfaces e.g. on snow, ice, wet roads, loose chippings or flooded roads.
•Never use Traffic Jam Assist off-road or on unsurfaced roads. Traffic Jam Assist is
designed solely for use on surfaced roads.
•Traffic Jam Assist does not react to persons, animals or vehicles crossing or
approaching in the same lane.
•If the speed reduction achieved by Traffic Jam Assist is insufficient, brake the vehicle
immediately by depressing the foot brake.
•If the vehicle starts to roll unintentionally after the driver has been prompted to take
control of the vehicle, brake the vehicle immediately using the foot brake.
•If a prompt instructing the driver to take control of the vehicle appears on the
instrument cluster display, take control of the vehicle immediately.
•Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.
The driver is always responsible for staying in lane.
•The driver must be prepared to take control of the vehicle (by accelerating or braking)
at all times.
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