2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN door lock

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

Closing the glass roof without the roll-back function
•Press the button to the 2nd position Ⓓ until the glass roof has fully closed.
•The glass roof will now close without the roll-back function.
•Please go to a qualified workshop if the glass roof still cannot be closed.
If you let go of the switch during the closing procedure, the glass roof will open automatically.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Glass roof will not close
•The glass roof only works when the ignition is switched on. 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.
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 77 Below the steering wheel in the steering column trim: lever for mechanical adjustment of the
steering wheel position.
Fig. 78 On the steering wheel: 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position.
Adjust the steering wheel position before setting off and only when the vehicle is stationary ⇒.
•Push down the lever ⇒ Fig. 77①.
•Adjust the steering wheel so that you can hold it with both hands at its circumference at the 9 
o'clock and 3 o'clock positions with your arms slightly bent ⇒ Fig. 78.
•Push the lever up firmly until it is flush with the steering column trim ⇒.
Closing the glass roof without the roll-back function can cause serious injuries.
•Always close the glass roof carefully.
•Ensure that nobody obstructs the path of the glass roof, especially if the roll-back
function is not active.
•The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed
against the roof frame and sustaining injury.
WARNING

Memory function
Fig. 92 On the outside of the driver seat: memory buttons.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The memory buttons can be used to store and recall settings for the driver seat and the exterior
mirrors.
Memory buttons
You can assign individual settings for the driver seat and exterior mirrors to each of the memory
buttons.
Storing driver seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forwards
•Switch on the electronic parking brake.
•Put the gearbox into neutral.
•Switch on the ignition.
•Adjust the driver seat and exterior mirror.
•Press the button for longer than one second ⇒ Fig. 92.
•Press the desired memory button within approximately ten seconds. A gong signal will sound to
confirm that the settings have been saved.
Storing front passenger exterior mirror settings for reversing
•Switch on the electronic parking brake.
•Put the gearbox into neutral.
•Switch on the ignition.
•Press the desired memory button.
•Select reverse gear.
•Adjust the exterior mirror on the front passenger side so that you have a good view of the kerb
area.
•The settings for the mirror position will be saved automatically and assigned to the vehicle key
that is used to unlock the vehicle.
Accessing driver seat and exterior mirror settings
•While the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched on, briefly touch the required memory
button.
•OR: while the ignition is switched off, press and hold the required memory button until the
saved position is reached.
•The front passenger exterior mirror will leave the stored reversing position automatically if the
vehicle drives forwards at a minimum speed of 15 km/h (10 mph) or if you turn the rotary knob
from R to a different position ⇒ Mirrors.
Electric convenient entry and exit function
When the driver door is opened, the front seat automatically moves to a position that makes it easy
to enter and exit the vehicle.
The driver seat moves back to its original position automatically as soon as the driver door is closed
and the ignition is switched on.
The electric convenient entry and exit function can be switched on and off in the Infotainment
system⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
Personalisation
You can save and access your individual seat setting in a user account via the Personalisation
function ⇒ Personalisation.
After switching off the ignition and locking the vehicle, the driver seat and exterior mirror settings
are stored in the user account.
The driver seat and exterior mirror settings are opened again after the vehicle is unlocked and the
driver door is opened.
The seat responds to selecting or changing a user account as follows:
1)

•Vehicle stationary or moving no faster than 5 km/h: seat is moved. You can cancel the
movement at any time by touching the appropriate function button in the Infotainment system or
by pressing a button on the driver seat.
•Vehicle moving faster than 5 km/h: seat is not moved. All other setup configurations are
adopted.
If the driver door is opened later than approximately 10 minutes after unlocking the vehicle,
the driver seat and exterior mirrors are not automatically adjusted.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Only if the personalisation function is activated ⇒ Personalisation.
Centre armrest
Fig. 93 Front centre armrest.
Fig. 94 Rear fold-out centre armrest.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Front centre armrest
To lift, pull the centre armrest up gradually in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 93.
To lower, pull the centre armrest all the way up. Then lower the centre armrest.
To move it backwards and forwards: push the centre armrest in the direction of the arrow all the
way forwards ⇒ Fig. 93, or all the way backwards.
Rear centre armrest
There may be a centre armrest in the rear bench seat that can be folded out of the middle seat.
To fold it down, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 94.
To fold it back: fold the centre armrest upwards in the opposite direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 94 and
push it into the backrest as far as it will go.
1)

Convenience turn signal
To operate the convenience turn signal, push the turn signal and main beam lever up or down to
the point where you meet resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes 3 times.
To cancel the convenience turn signal, immediately move the lever in the opposite direction up to
the pressure point and then release it.
The convenience turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system:
The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off ⇒ In an emergency.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Vehicle lighting
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 97 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one variant).
Switching lights on
•Switch on the ignition.
•Turn the light switch to the appropriate position.
Automatic headlights: the dipped beams are switched on or off automatically depending on
the brightness level and the weather ⇒, ⇒ Automatic headlights .The side lights
and daytime running lights are switched on. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.The
dipped beam headlights are switched on.
Switching off the lights
•Switch off the ignition.
•Turn the light switch to the appropriate position.
The lights are switched off.Leaving Home function (orientation lighting) may be switched
on ⇒ Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation lighting).Side lights or
continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle switched on ⇒ Switching the parking lights on 
and off. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.Dipped beam switched off – the side
lights remain on while the vehicle key is in the ignition lock and while the driver door is closed in
vehicles with Keyless Access.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights (dependent on equipment level) can increase the visibility of your
vehicle in traffic during the day.
The daytime running lights are switched on every time the ignition is switched on when the light
switch is in position , or (when brightness is detected).
The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually.
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn
signal can confuse other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
•Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing
overtaking or turning manoeuvres.
•Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning
manoeuvre has been completed.
WARNING

Dynamic cornering light (AFS)
Swivelling lamps automatically improve the lighting of the road when cornering, and even when you
are not driving round a corner. The dynamic cornering light only works at speeds above
approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) and when the dipped beam headlights are switched on.
In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the dynamic cornering light can be activated and
deactivated in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and 
display in the Infotainment system:
Signal tones if lights are not switched off
If the key is removed from the ignition lock and the driver door is opened, a signal tone will sound in
the following situations:
•If the parking light is switched on.
•The light switch is in position or .
When the Coming Home function is switched on, no signal tone will be given as a reminder that a
light is still switched on when leaving the vehicle.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Main beam
Switching main beam on and off
Fig. 98 On left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
•Switch on the ignition and dipped beam.
•Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position:
Main beam switched on.
Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the main beam. The headlight flasher comes on
for as long as the lever is pulled.
When the main beam or headlight flasher are switched on, the blue indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Main-beam control
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, advanced main-beam control may also be available
⇒ Main-beam control.
Main-beam control
The main-beam control automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and/or vehicles
driving in front are detected. Main-beam control normally also recognises illuminated areas such as
towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.
Within the limits of the system, main-beam control automatically switches the main beam on at
speeds of over approximately 60 km/h (37 mph), depending on ambient and traffic conditions, and
switches it off again at speeds under approximately 30 km/h (18 mph) ⇒.
There are two versions of the main-beam control system:
•Main-beam control (Light Assist). Main-beam control automatically switches main beam on and
off when other road users are detected.
•Advanced main-beam control (Dynamic Light Assist) ⇒ Advanced main-beam control (Dynamic 
Light Assist).
Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious injuries as
the main beam headlights can distract and dazzle other road users.
WARNING

Switching on the Coming Home function
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•Switch off the ignition.
•Operate the headlight flasher for approximately one second.
The Coming Home lighting is switched on when the driver door is opened. The switch-off delay
starts when the last vehicle door or the boot lid has been closed.
Switching on the Coming Home function
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•Switch off the ignition.
The Coming Home lighting is switched on when the light switch is in position and the
rain/light sensor detects that it is dark.
The switch-off delay starts when the last vehicle door or the boot lid has been closed.
Switching off the Coming home function
•Automatically after the set switch-off delay has elapsed.
•OR: automatically if a vehicle door or the boot lid is still open approximately 30 seconds after
switching on.
•OR: turn light switch to position .
•OR: switch on the ignition.
Switching on the Leaving home function
•Unlock the vehicle when the light switch is in position and the rain/light sensor detects
that it is dark.
Switching off the Leaving home function
•Automatically after the switch-off delay.
•OR: lock the vehicle.
•OR: turn light switch to position .
•OR: switch on the ignition.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Headlights
Headlight range control
Fig. 100 Next to steering wheel: headlight range control ①.
Headlight range control can be used to adjust the light cone in the dipped beam to the vehicle load
level. This gives the driver the best visibility possible and means that oncoming traffic will not be
dazzled ⇒.
Depending on the equipment in the vehicle, the headlight range can be adjusted with the control
⇒ Fig. 100 or in the Vehicle settings⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system
menu in the Infotainment system.
•Turn the control ⇒ Fig. 100① or the slide control in the Infotainment system to the necessary
position (example of the vehicle's load level):
Setting in the
Infotainment
system
Setting with
the control
Setting with
the control
with sports
running gear
Front seats occupied and luggage compartment
empty.
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