2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN engine compartment

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services.
Information stickers and plates
Safety certificates, stickers and plates showing important vehicle operation information are factory-
fitted in the engine compartment and on certain vehicle parts, such as the tank flap, front passenger
sun visor, driver door pillar or under/on the luggage compartment floor.
•Never remove or damage the safety certificates, stickers and plates. They must remain legible
at all times.
•If vehicle parts bearing safety certificates, stickers or plates are removed from the vehicle,
replacement safety certificates, stickers or plates with the same information must be applied
properly to the new parts by the qualified workshop.
Safety certificate
There is a safety certificate on the door pillar of the driver door which states that all necessary
safety standards and specifications from the transport safety authorities of the particular country
were met at the time of production. The month and year of production and the chassis number may
also be listed. Observe notes in the owner's manual.
Fluids in the air conditioning system
Refrigerant in the air conditioning system
The sticker in the engine compartment contains information regarding the type and quantity of
refrigerant used in the vehicle's air conditioning system. The sticker is located at the front of the
engine compartment, close to the coolant filler neck.
SymbolDescription
Warning: the air conditioning system must be serviced by trained specialists.
Type of refrigerant.
Type of lubricating oil.
See workshop information (available only for Volkswagen dealerships).
The air conditioning system must be serviced by trained specialists.
Flammable refrigerant.
Make sure that all components are disposed of correctly. Never install components
that have been taken from old vehicles or recycling facilities.
Incorrect use of the diagnostic interface can cause malfunctions, which can result in
accidents and serious injuries.
•Never read the event memory using the diagnostic interface yourself.
•The event memory should only be read out via the diagnostic interface by a qualified
workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
WARNING
Handling the vehicle incorrectly will increase the risk of accident and injuries.
•Comply with legal regulations.
•Observe the owner's manual.
WARNING
Handling the vehicle incorrectly could lead to the vehicle becoming damaged.
•Comply with legal regulations.
•Carry out service jobs in accordance with the specifications.
NOTICE

If the vehicle exceeds the permitted gross weight or axle load for the rear axle, a speed of 80 km/h
must not be exceeded when towing a trailer. This also applies to countries where higher speeds are
permitted. Always obey speed limits. In some areas speed limits for vehicles towing trailers are
lower than for vehicles without trailers.
Any permitted excess loads for the vehicle are entered in the vehicle documents. If no permitted
excess load is entered, the permitted driving speed limit is 100 km/h taking into account country-
specific legislation.
Technical data
Refer to the vehicle documents for the technical data.
Technical data
Information on technical data
Unless otherwise indicated or listed separately, the technical data for the basic model apply.
Optional equipment, different vehicle equipment, special vehicles and country-specific vehicle
equipment levels can result in different values. All data in the official vehicle documents take
precedence over these data.
Observe the instructions and information relating to vehicles with N1 approval ⇒ Information about 
vehicles with N1 approval (light commercial vehicle).
Engine
The vehicle data sticker or the vehicle registration documents show which engine is installed in your
vehicle.
Weight
The values for the kerb weight in the following tables apply to the road-ready vehicle with driver
(75 kg), service fluids including fuel tank carrying 90% of its capacity and, if applicable, tool kit and
spare tyre ⇒. Additional equipment and retrofitted accessories increase the kerb weight stated
and reduce the maximum permitted load accordingly.
The load comprises the weights of the following:
•Vehicle occupants
•All luggage
•Roof load including the mounts or roof bars and the load carrier system
•Drawbar load when towing a trailer ⇒ Trailer towing.
Performance figures
For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation, the power output and performance of some
engines may vary in some countries from the information given in this booklet.
In certain vehicles with heavy duty suspension, the engine could be governed to provide a
maximum speed of 210 km/h.
Danger of injuries and electric shock from exposed cables.
•Have the luggage compartment completed at the latest after delivery so that the cables
in the rear area of the vehicle are covered during use of the vehicle.
WARNING
Danger of serious injury due to incorrect transport of persons.
•Never transport a person or child in the middle of the rear bench seat.
•The lack of restraint systems such as seat belt and head restraint can result in serious
or fatal injury in the event of an accident.
WARNING
Danger of serious and fatal injury.
•Do not transport people in the luggage compartment.
•Observe the safety instructions and information on the luggage compartment and
transporting items ⇒ Transporting.
WARNING

When the performance figures were measured, the vehicle was not fitted with any equipment that
could reduce performance, e.g. a roof carrier or mud flaps.
Gross combination weight rating
The gross combination weight ratings listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 1,000 m above
sea level. The maximum weight of the car and trailer must be reduced by approximately 10% for
every further 1,000 m in altitude.
Explanation of tables
Gearbox abbreviations: MG = manual gearbox, DSG = dual clutch gearbox DSG. MG6 = 6-speed
manual gearbox.
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 253 vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③. Type plate.
Fig. 254 In the windscreen: vehicle identification number.
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒ Fig. 253 is located inside the front cover of the owner's manual and
in the spare wheel well in the luggage compartment. It contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (chassis number).
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type.
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Exceeding the maximum permissible weights, gross combination weights, loads,
dimensions, maximum speeds and axle loads can damage the vehicle and cause
accidents and serious injuries.
•Do not exceed the permitted weights, gross combination weights, loads, dimensions
and maximum speeds.
•The actual axle loads must never exceed the maximum permissible axle loads.
•The payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle have an effect on the driving
response and braking distance of the vehicle. Adjust your speed accordingly.
WARNING
The payload should be distributed as evenly as possible in the vehicle. When transporting
heavy objects in the luggage compartment, they should be placed either in front of or over
the rear axle in order to minimise the effect on the vehicle's handling.
NOTICE

Engine and gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine
code is CPTA ⇒ Fig. 253.
Optional extras, PR numbers.
Type plate
The type plate ⇒ Fig. 253 can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is
open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Permit
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combination weight rating (vehicle plus trailer ⇒ Trailer towing)
Gross axle weight rating, front
Gross axle weight rating, rear
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the
windscreen ⇒ Fig. 254 (arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet ⇒ In the 
engine compartment to gain access to the vehicle identification number.
Dimensions
Fig. 255 Dimensions.
The data in the table apply to the most basic German model.
The specified values can vary due to different tyre and wheel sizes, if additional equipment is fitted,
for different equipment packages, for retrofitted accessories, and for special vehicles. They can also
vary in vehicles that have been manufactured for other countries.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 255:Value
ⒶWidth (from one exterior mirror to the other)2,099 mm
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Width1,859 mm
Width with widened wheel housing1,863 mm
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Front track1,589 mm
Rear track1,580 mm
ⒹHeight to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weight1,632 mm
ⒺMaximum height at kerb weight-
ⒻHeight with open bonnet and kerb weight1,868 mm
ⒼHeight with open boot lid and kerb weight2,043 mm
ⒽGround clearance when ready to drive between the
axles201 mm
ⒾWheelbase2,677 mm
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Length with standard front (from bumper to bumper)4,486 mm
Length with off-road front (from bumper to bumper)-
ⓀLength with standard front and fitted towing bracket
(when factory-fitted)-
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