2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Control

•If the dynamic cornering light has been deactivated.
•If travel mode is activated ⇒ Switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode).
•When the Eco driving profile is selected in vehicles with driving profile selection ⇒ Driving 
profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control.
Interior lighting
Instrument and switch lighting
The brightness of the instrument and switch lighting and the basic brightness level of the Head-up
Display ⇒ Instrument cluster can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
The brightness setting is automatically adjusted to the changing light conditions in the vehicle.
When the light switch is in position , a sensor will switch the dipped beam and the lighting
in the instruments and switches on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness
level.
When the light is switched off and the ignition switched on, the dash panel lighting (indicators
and scales) is switched on. As the ambient light becomes lower, the lighting of these scales is
automatically reduced and may be switched off entirely. This function is intended to remind the
driver to switch on the dipped beam in good time, i.e. when driving through tunnels.
Interior lights, reading lights, background lighting
Press the corresponding button:
Switches the front interior lights on or off.Switches the rear interior lights on or off.
The interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is
opened or the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.Switches the reading lights on or
off.
Stowage compartment and luggage compartment lights
A light will be switched on and off automatically when the stowage compartment on the front
passenger side, or the boot lid, is opened or closed.
Background lighting
Depending on the equipment level, the background lighting provides indirect light in the various
areas of the vehicle interior.
The footwell and, where applicable, the closed blind of the glass roof may also be illuminated.
The brightness of the background lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
The lights go out when the vehicle is locked or after a delay of a few minutes when the
vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the 12-volt battery from discharging.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Visibility
Wipers
Operating the wiper lever
Fig. 101 On the steering column, right: operating the front windscreen wipers.

When parking the vehicle in cold weather, it may be helpful to leave the windscreen wipers in
the service position to make it easier to loosen the wiper blades ⇒ Wiper blades.
Wiper functions
Automatic activation of the rear window wiper
The rear window wiper is switched on automatically if the front windscreen wipers are switched on
and reverse gear is engaged. The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the
Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the 
Infotainment system:
Heated washer jets
The heating defrosts frozen washer jets. The heating output is regulated automatically when the
ignition is switched on depending on the ambient temperature. Only the jets are heated and not the
hoses carrying the washer fluid.
Headlight washer system
The headlight washer system cleans the headlight lenses and only works when the vehicle lighting
is switched on.
Once the ignition has been switched on, the headlights will also be washed the first time the wash
and wipe system for the windscreen is used, and every tenth time thereafter. Hardened dirt, such
as insect remains, should be removed from the headlight lens at regular intervals.
In winter, you should remove any snow from the headlight washer system covers in the bumper
prior to use to keep the system in working order. Remove any ice with a de-icer spray.
Rain/light sensor
Fig. 103 On the right of the steering column: wiper lever.
When the rain/light sensor is activated, it automatically controls the frequency of the wiper intervals,
depending on the intensity of the rain.
Activating and deactivating the rain/light sensor
•Position Ⓐ - the rain/light sensor is deactivated.
•Position Ⓑ - the rain/light sensor is activated, automatic wipe when necessary.
The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system:
If the automatic wipe function is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the intervals are set at fixed
levels.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor
The sensitivity of the rain/light sensor can be adjusted manually using the switch in the wiper lever
⇒ Fig. 103①⇒.
•Switch to the right – high sensitivity.
•Switch to the left – low sensitivity.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
The rain/light sensor cannot always detect every rain shower and activate the windscreen
wipers.
•If necessary, switch on the windscreen wipers manually if the water on the windscreen
restricts the field of vision.
WARNING

Fig. 108 In the headliner: button for controlling the sun blind.
The electric sun blind works when the ignition is switched on.
When the glass roof is fully tilted, the sun blind is automatically moved to a ventilation position. The
sun blind remains in the ventilation position even after the glass roof has closed.
Opening and closing the sun blind
The buttons ⇒ Fig. 108① or ② have two positions. In the first position the sun blind can be
completely or partially opened or closed.
In the second position, the sun blind automatically moves to the final position when the button is
pressed briefly. Press the button again to stop the one-touch function.
•Opening the sun blind: push button ① to position one. One-touch function: push button ①
briefly to position two.
•Closing the sun blind: push button ② to position one. One-touch function: push button ②
briefly to position two.
•Stopping the one-touch function when opening or closing the blind: push button ① or ② again.
The sun blind can be operated several minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided
that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
Roll-back function of the sun blind
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of crush injury when closing the sun blind ⇒. The
glass roof or sun blind will open again immediately if the sun blind is unable to close because it is
stiff or obstructed.
•Check to see why the sun blind has not closed.
•Try to close the sun blind again.
•The sun blind will open again immediately if it is still unable to close because it is stiff or
obstructed. After opening, the sun blind can be closed again within a short period of time
without the roll-back function.
•If the sun blind still cannot be closed, close it without the roll-back function.
Closing the sun blind without the roll-back function
•Within approximately five seconds of the roll-back function being switched off, press and hold
button ⇒ Fig. 108② until the sun blind has closed completely.
•The sun blind will now close without the roll-back function.
•Please go to a qualified workshop if the sun blind still cannot be closed.
When the glass roof is open, the electric sun blind can be closed only up to the front edge of
the glass roof.
Heating and air conditioning system
Heating, ventilation and cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Front controls
⇒ Operating the Climatronic system via the Infotainment system
⇒ Rear controls
⇒ Air recirculation mode
⇒ Seat heating
⇒ Steering wheel heating
⇒ Windscreen heating
⇒ Tips and usage notes
Closing the sun blind without the roll-back function can cause serious injuries.
•Always close the sun blind carefully.
•Ensure that nobody obstructs the path of the sun blind, 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

The following systems may be installed in the vehicle
The heating and fresh air system warms up and supplies fresh air to the vehicle interior. The
heating and fresh air system does not cool down the vehicle interior.
The manual air conditioning system or Climatronic cools down and dehumidifies the air. It
works most effectively when the windows and the glass roof are closed. If heat has built up in the
vehicle interior, opening the doors and windows can speed up the cooling process.
How the vehicle displays active functions
Lit up LEDs on rotary knobs and buttons indicate that a function has been switched on.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Front controls
Fig. 109 In the upper section of the centre console: controls for the manual air conditioning system.
Poor visibility through the windows increases the risk of collisions and accidents, which
can cause serious injuries.
•Keep all windows free of ice, snow and misting to ensure good visibility.
•Set the heating, air conditioning and rear window heating controls to prevent the
windows from misting up.
•Only set off once all door windows, the windscreen and the rear window are clear.
•Use air recirculation mode only for short periods. If the cooling system is switched off,
the windows can mist up very quickly in air recirculation mode and reduce visibility
considerably.
•Switch off the air recirculation mode when it is no longer required.
WARNING
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can
cause collisions, accidents and serious injuries.
•Never switch off the blowers or switch on the air recirculation mode for longer periods
as this prevents fresh air from entering the vehicle interior.
WARNING
Do not place any food, medicine or any other temperature-sensitive items in front of the
vents. Heat-sensitive food, medicine and other items could be either damaged or rendered
useless.
NOTICE
If the air conditioning system is not working, switch the air conditioning system off
immediately and have it checked by a qualified workshop. This can help to prevent
secondary damage.
NOTICE

Fig. 110 In the upper section of the centre console: Climatronic controls.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Some functions and buttons may vary according to the vehicle equipment and the type of system
installed.
Switching off
•Press the button (vehicles without auxiliary heater).
•Turn the centre rotary control left as far as it will go.
•Touch the function button in the Infotainment system ⇒ Operating the Climatronic 
system via the Infotainment system.
– Infotainment system
•Press the button to open the Climatronic air conditioning settings in the Infotainment
system ⇒ Operating the Climatronic system via the Infotainment system.
– Synchronising the temperature settings
•Press to transfer the temperature settings for the driver side to the front passenger
side.
– Automatic mode
The automatic mode ensures constant temperatures in the vehicle interior. The air temperature, air
quantity and air distribution are regulated automatically. Automatic mode switches off if ventilation is
adjusted manually.
– Cooling mode
•Press to switch cooling mode on or off.
In cooling mode, the air is dehumidified.
– Maximum cooling
•m/k/a995MK Manual air conditioning system: turn the left rotary control to position
⇒ Fig. 109. Air recirculation mode is switched on automatically.
•m/k/a995MK Climatronic: press the button ⇒ Fig. 110. Air recirculation
mode is switched on automatically and the Climatronic air distribution is automatically set to
position.
/ – Temperature
•m/k/a995MK Manual air conditioning system: turn the left rotary control ⇒ Fig. 109.
•m/k/a995MK Climatronic: turn the outer rotary controls ⇒ Fig. 110 to adjust the
temperatures for the driver and front passenger sides.
The set temperatures are displayed above the outer rotary controls for Climatronic.
– Seat and steering wheel heating
•Press the buttons or to switch the seat heating on and off ⇒ Seat heating.
To operate the seat heating and steering wheel heating at the same time with the button ,
pair the two functions via the air conditioning menu in the Infotainment system ⇒ Switching the 
steering wheel heating on or off together with the seat heating (only in vehicles with Climatronic).
– Immediate heat button for auxiliary heater
•Press the button to switch the auxiliary heater on and off when the ignition is switched off
⇒.
The auxiliary heater provides additional heating when the ignition is switched on.
– Residual heat
If the ignition is switched off and the engine is warm, the residual heat from the engine is used to
continue to heat the vehicle interior. The function is switched off after 30 minutes and if the 12-volt
vehicle battery has a low charge level.
– Blower
•Turn the middle rotary control.

No blower speed is displayed in the rotary control when Climatronic is in automatic mode.
– Air recirculation mode
•Press the button.
Air distribution
– air distribution to the upper body via the vents in the dash panel.
– air distribution to footwell.
– air distribution to the upper body and the footwell.
– air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.
– air distribution to the windscreen.
| – Defrost function
•m/k/a995MK Manual air conditioning system: turn the right rotary control to position
⇒ Fig. 109.
•m/k/a995MK Climatronic: press the button ⇒ Fig. 110.
m/k/a995MKManual air conditioning system: in the defrost function, the air recirculation
mode switches off and the air conditioning compressor for the cooling system switches on in order
to dehumidify the air. When the defrost function is switched on, it is not possible to switch the air
recirculation mode on or the air conditioning compressor off.
m/k/a995MK Climatronic: the air is dehumidified and the blower is set to a high speed.
– Windscreen heating
•Press the button.
•Touch the function button in the air conditioning menu to switch the windscreen heating
on and off when the engine is running ⇒ Windscreen heating.
The windscreen heating will switch off after a few minutes.
– Rear window heating
•Press the button to switch the rear window heating on or off while the engine is running.
The rear window heating will switch off after a maximum of 10 minutes.
In some countries, the air conditioner compressor can be switched off.
Operating the Climatronic system via the Infotainment system
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Opening the Air conditioning menu
•Press the button on the control panel.
Display of air conditioning settings
The upper area of the screen shows the current air conditioning settings.
The air conditioning system operating conditions are highlighted in colour:
•Blue: cooling.
•Red: heating.
Adjusting settings
– Switches Climatronic on and off.
– Applies temperature settings of driver's seat to all seats.
1)
To prevent damage to the rear window heating system, do not put stickers over the heating
elements on the inside of the window.
NOTICE
1)

– Switches Air Care on and off ⇒ Air Care Climatronic.
– Locks the rear temperature selectors ⇒ Rear controls.
– Opens the auxiliary heater menu ⇒ Auxiliary heater and ventilation.
– Switches windscreen heating on and off ⇒ Windscreen heating.
– Switches steering wheel heating on and off ⇒ Steering wheel heating.
– Switches the seat heating on and off ⇒ Seat heating.
– General settings submenu
Automatic air recirculation – Switches automatic air recirculation mode on and off ⇒ Air 
recirculation mode.
Automatic auxiliary heater – Allows or prevents auxiliary heating ⇒ Fuel and emission 
control.
Automatic windscreen heating – Switches automatic windscreen heating on and off
⇒ Windscreen heating.
– Submenu for air conditioning settings
– Adjusts the blower speed.
– Switches cooling system on and off.
– Air distribution to the upper body via the vents in the dash panel.
– Air distribution to footwell.
– Air distribution to the windscreen.
– Switches air recirculation mode on and off.
Presettings – submenu for presettings
– Switches automatic mode on.
– Switches maximum cooling output on or off.
– Switches the defrost function on or off.
– Display for manual control of the cooling system.
Air conditioning profiles
Air con. profile – Adjusts the blower speed in mode.
Rear controls
Fig. 111 In the rear centre console: controls for the rear seats.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Temperature
•Press the and ⇒ Fig. 111 buttons to set the temperature.
Setting the temperature using the Infotainment system
•Press the button on the control panel.
•Touch the function button for the temperature for the rear row of seats.
•Touch the and function buttons to set the temperature.
The display now shows the set temperature.

– Seat heating
Press the buttons or to switch the seat heating on and off ⇒ Seat heating.
If the function button is activated in the Infotainment system, it is not possible to
operate the rear controls.
Air recirculation mode
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
In air recirculation mode, no outside air enters the vehicle interior.
Manual air recirculation mode
•Press the button on the control panel to switch manual air recirculation mode on
and off.
Automatic air recirculation mode (Climatronic)
In automatic air recirculation mode, fresh air will enter the vehicle interior. The air recirculation
mode will switch on automatically if the system detects an increase in the concentration of noxious
substances in the outside air. The air recirculation mode will switch off as soon as the level of
noxious substances has returned to normal. The system cannot detect unpleasant odours.
•Press the button on the control panel.
•Touch function button .
•Touch the Automatic air recirculation function button.
Air recirculation mode with Air Care Climatronic
The vehicle is fitted with an allergen filter. When Air Care is activated ⇒ Air Care Climatronic, the
air recirculation mode of the air conditioning system is maximised as far as is permitted by the risk
of window fogging depending on the interior humidity and outside temperature. The air recirculation
mode is automatically regulated and features continuous adjustment in order to prevent fatigue of
the vehicle occupants.
When is the air recirculation mode deactivated?
Air recirculation mode is deactivated in the following situations ⇒:
•If the button on the Climatronic control panel is pressed.
•If the air distribution regulator of the manual air conditioning system is turned to position.
•If the sensor detects that the vehicle's windows might mist up.
When reversing the vehicle or when the wash and wipe system is being used, the air
recirculation mode will switch on to prevent odours from entering the vehicle interior.
•m/k/a999MK Climatronic
If the outside temperature is very high, brief activation of manual air recirculation mode helps
to cool the vehicle interior more quickly.
Seat heating
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can
cause collisions, accidents and serious injuries.
•Never use the air recirculation mode for an extended period as no fresh air will enter
the vehicle interior.
•If the cooling system is switched off, the windows can mist up very quickly in air
recirculation mode and reduce visibility considerably.
•Switch off the air recirculation mode when it is no longer required.
WARNING
In vehicles with an air conditioning system, do not smoke when the air recirculation mode
is switched on. The smoke can leave a residue on the evaporator and the dust and pollen
filter with pollution filter insert, producing a lasting unpleasant odour.
NOTICE