2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN brake

System limits
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Front Assist has physical and system-related limitations. From the driver's perspective, some Front
Assist reactions may therefore occur unexpectedly or with a delay in certain circumstances. You
should therefore always be prepared to take full control of the vehicle if necessary.
•In tight bends.
•If the accelerator is fully depressed.
•If Front Assist is switched off or faulty.
•If TCS is switched off manually.
•If ESC is taking corrective action.
•If there is a fault in several brake lights on the vehicle or on a trailer with an electrical
connection to the vehicle ⇒.
•If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.
•If there are metal objects, e.g. tracks in the road or metal plates used in roadworks, or road
signs, above and adjacent to the road.
•If the vehicle is reversing.
•Under hard acceleration.
•In snow or heavy rain.
•In case of narrow vehicles, e.g. motorbikes.
•If vehicles are travelling slightly to the left or right of your vehicle.
•If vehicles are crossing in front of your vehicle.
•If there is oncoming traffic.
•If pedestrians are standing in front of the vehicle, approaching the vehicle, or moving in the
same direction as the vehicle.
•In complex driving situations, e.g. at traffic islands.
•In unclear traffic situations, e.g. vehicles ahead are heavily braking or turning off.
•When loads or attachment parts on other vehicles protrude to the side, rear or above the normal
dimensions of the vehicle.
Switching off Front Assist
•If the vehicle is being towed.
•If the vehicle is on a rolling road test bed.
•If the vehicle is driven in areas other than public roads.
•If the radar sensor is faulty.
•After external force on the radar sensor, e.g. after a rear-end collision.
•In the event of multiple unwanted interventions.
•If the radar sensor is covered temporarily by any auxiliary equipment, e.g. auxiliary headlights.
•If the vehicle is loaded onto a truck, car ferry or motorail train.
The intelligent Pedestrian Monitoring technology cannot overcome the laws of physics,
and functions only within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience
afforded by the Pedestrian Monitoring system tempt you into taking any risks when
driving. The driver is always responsible for braking in time.
•If Pedestrian Monitoring issues a warning, brake your vehicle immediately depending
on the traffic situation or avoid the pedestrian.
•The Pedestrian Monitoring system cannot prevent accidents and serious injuries on its
own.
•The Pedestrian Monitoring system can issue unnecessary warnings and carry out
unwanted braking interventions in complex driving situations, e.g. on a twisting main
road.
•The Pedestrian Monitoring system can issue unnecessary warnings and carry out
unwanted braking interventions when its function is impaired, e.g. if the radar sensor is
covered or its position has been changed.
•Be prepared to take over control of the vehicle yourself at all times.
WARNING
Failure to switch off Front Assist in the situations mentioned can result in accidents and
serious injuries.
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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 equipmentyf
⇒ 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 AssistyfLQFO5HDU7UDIILF$OHUt.
Steering wheel vibration
If the steering wheel vibrates, the driver must actively take over steering.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
No camera visibility, error message, system switches itself off
•Clean the camera or remove stickers or accessories from the camera ⇒ Caring for and cleaning 
the vehicle exterior.
•Check whether any damage is visible.
The system is not responding as expected
•The camera is dirty ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior. The camera visibility may be
impaired by dirt and snow or also residue from cleaning agents or coatings.
•The camera is covered by water.
•The vehicle is damaged in the area of the camera.
•Changes have been made to the paintwork around the camera or the construction has been
modified, e.g. vehicle front end or the running gear.
Traffic Jam Assist
Traffic Jam Assist helps the driver to
keep in lane, and also provides
assistance when following other
vehicles in congestion or slow-moving
traffic.
Traffic Jam Assist is an extension of the lane keeping system (Lane Assistyf ⇒ Lane keeping system 
(Lane Assistyf for vehicles with a DSG dual clutch gearbox and combines this function with the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf. Please therefore read both these
chapters and observe the information about the system limits and warnings.
Traffic Jam Assist function
At speeds under 60 km/h (37 mphyf7UDIILF-DP$VVLVWFDQPDLQWDLQDWLPHLQWHUYDOVHWE\WKHGULYHU
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 Assistyf 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 Assistyf.
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyfLVVZLWFKHGRQDQGDFWLYH ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf.
•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 mphyf.
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Traffic Jam Assist is not active (the indicator lamp for the lane keeping
system lights up yellowyf
•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 Assistyf.
•If one of the conditions for the proper functioning of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyfLVQR
longer fulfilled ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf.
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 Assistyf ⇒ Lane keeping 
system (Lane Assistyf, and combines this function with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf
⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf. 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 brakingyf
at all times.
WARNING

system decelerates the vehicle to a complete stop and switches on the electronic parking brake
automatically ⇒ Electronic parking brake.
When Emergency Assist is actively controlling the vehicle, the hazard warning lights are switched
on and the vehicle performs slight snaking movements within its lane to warn other road users.
The hazard warning lights can be deactivated by pressing the accelerator or brake, by making a
steering intervention or, depending on the situation, by pressing the button for the hazard warning
lights.
When Emergency Assist has been triggered, the system is unavailable until after the ignition has
been switched off and then on again.
Prerequisites
•The lane keeping system and ACC are switched on.
•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.
Switching Emergency Assist on and off
Emergency Assist is activated automatically when the lane keeping system ⇒ Lane keeping system 
(Lane Assistyf is switched on.
Conditions for deactivating Emergency Assist
The following conditions can prevent Emergency Assist from reacting, or can cause it to deactivate
automatically:
•If the driver activates the accelerator, brake or steering.
•If one of the prerequisites for operation of the lane keeping system ⇒ Lane keeping system 
(Lane Assistyf or ACC ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf is no longer fulfilled.
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Alert
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Driving with the lane change system
⇒ Rear Traffic Alert
⇒ Troubleshooting
The lane change system with Rear
Traffic Alert provides assistance for the
driver when checking for traffic behind
the vehicle.
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehicle ⇒ Vehicle overviews. The system measures the
distance and speed difference in relation to other vehicles and informs the driver by means of visual
signals in the exterior mirrors.
The intelligent technology used in Emergency Assist cannot overcome the laws of
physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. The driver is always
responsible for controlling the vehicle.
•Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
•Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.
•Emergency Assist cannot prevent accidents and serious injuries on its own.
•If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the lane
keeping system may be impaired.
•Emergency Assist does not react to persons, animals or vehicles crossing or
approaching in the same lane.
WARNING
If Emergency Assist is triggered unexpectedly, it can result in accidents and serious
injuries.
•If there is a malfunction in the Emergency Assist system, switch off the lane keeping
system (Lane Assistyf7KLVZLOODOVRVZLWFKRII(PHUJHQF\$VVLVW ⇒ Lane keeping 
system (Lane Assistyf.
•Go to a qualified workshop and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends
using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
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•OR: depending on the vehicle equipment, by means of the button for the driver assist systems
⇒ Button for driver assist systems.
•OR: depending on the vehicle equipment, in the Driver assistance menu in the Infotainment
system ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
Function
Rear Traffic Alert monitors the traffic crossing behind the vehicle when reversing out of a parking
space or manoeuvring. Rear Traffic Alert functions using radar sensors in the rear bumper.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 150:
Critical situation. Do not drive on!Possible critical situation.
Detection of a critical situation can also take place acoustically:
•A warning signal will sound and a text message will be displayed in the instrument cluster for
vehicles without Park Distance Control.
•A warning signal will sound with the continuous Park Distance Control tone if Park Distance
Control is installed in the vehicle. If the Park Distance Control is deactivated, no warning can be
given to the driver and the Rear Traffic Alert system will also be switched off temporarily.
If there is a fault in the system's scanned area, the yellow indicator lamp lights up .
Automatic braking intervention to minimise damage
If Rear Traffic Alert detects an approaching road user and the driver has not pressed the brake, the
system can brake automatically.
The Rear Traffic Alert helps the driver to prevent damage by initiating an automatic braking
intervention. Automatic braking intervention takes place when reversing at speeds of between
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been detected.
After automatic braking intervention is activated to prevent damage to the vehicle, the system
requires approximately ten seconds before it can activate another automatic braking intervention.
The automatic braking intervention can be interrupted by pressing the accelerator or brake pedal
sharply and taking control of the vehicle.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
No sensor visibility, error message, system switches itself off
•Clean the radar sensors or remove stickers or accessories from the radar sensors ⇒ Caring for 
and cleaning the vehicle exterior.
•Check whether any damage is visible.
The system is not responding as expected
•The radar sensors are dirty ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior. The sensor visibility
may be impaired by dirt and snow or also residue from cleaning agents or coatings.
•The prerequisites for system operation must be met ⇒ System limits.
•The radar sensors are covered by water.
•The vehicle is damaged in the area of the radar sensors, e.g. caused by parking collisions.
•The detection ranges of the radar sensors are blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.
•Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the radar sensors or structural
modifications have been made, e.g. on the vehicle front end or the running gear.
•Tinting foils have been retrofitted on the side windows.
The intelligent technology of the lane change system including Rear Traffic Alert cannot
overcome the laws of physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. Do not
let the auxiliary function of the Rear Traffic Alert tempt you to take any risks while driving
– this can cause accidents. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the
driver.
•Never use the system with impaired vision or in unpredictable traffic situations, e.g. on
extremely busy roads or across several lanes.
•Always pay attention to the area around the vehicle – cyclists and pedestrians are
often not clearly detected.
•The Rear Traffic Alert will not always independently bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.
WARNING

Parking and manoeuvring
Parking
Stopping the vehicle
Always park the vehicle in the specified order.
Always stop the vehicle on a suitable surface ⇒.
•Bring the vehicle to a stop. On vehicles with a manual gearbox, fully depress the clutch.
•Press and hold the brake pedal.
•With a DSG dual clutch gearbox, move the selector lever to position P.
•Switch on the electronic parking brake ⇒ Electronic parking brake.
•Stop the engine and switch off the ignition ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine. The indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster display must light up red.
•With a manual gearbox, select first gear for flat ground and uphill inclines, or reverse gear for
downhill inclines, and then release the clutch.
•Locking the steering column ⇒ Steering
•Take your left foot off the brake.
•Make sure that all vehicle occupants leave the vehicle.
•Get out of the vehicle. Take all vehicle keys with you.
•Lock the vehicle.
Parking on uphill and downhill gradients
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels will roll against the kerb if the parked vehicle starts
to move.
Please adhere to relevant legislation when stopping and parking your vehicle.
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The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious
injuries.
•Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact with
inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. undergrowth, leaves, dry grass, spilt
fuel, oil etc.
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away if you leave and park the vehicle incorrectly. This can cause
accidents and serious injuries.
•Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electronic parking brake is switched on
and that the indicator light lights up red on the instrument cluster display when
the ignition is switched off.
•Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is in motion. The
steering lock may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer or control the
vehicle.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could
switch off the electronic parking brake, or move the selector lever or gearshift lever,
and thus set the vehicle in motion.
•Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The engine can
be started and electrical equipment such as the window controls can be operated. This
can cause serious injury.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could
become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves
to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low
temperatures depending on the season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or
fatalities, especially among small children.
WARNING
•Always take care when driving in car parks with protruding kerbstones or bollards.
Objects that protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components
when parking the vehicle or driving out of a parking space. Stop before the wheels
touch the fixed boundaries or kerbs.
•Drive carefully through dips in the road, over driveways, ramps, kerbstones and other
objects. Low-lying vehicle components such as the bumper, spoiler and parts of the
running gear, engine or exhaust system could be damaged.
NOTICE

Electronic parking brake
Operating the electronic parking brake
Fig. 151 In centre console: button for the electronic parking brake.
Switching on
•When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the button.
•The electronic parking brake is switched on when the indicator lamp in the button ⇒ Fig. 151
(arrowyfDQGWKH red indicator lamp on the instrument cluster display are lit up.
•Release the button.
Switching off
•Switch on the ignition.
•Depress the brake pedal and press the button or gently press the accelerator when the
engine is running.
•The indicator lamp in the button ⇒ Fig. 151 (arrowyfDQGWKH red indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster display will go out.
Automatic switch-off for the electronic parking brake when driving off
The electronic parking brake switches off automatically if one of the following situations occurs
when the driver door is closed:
•In vehicles with a DSG dual clutch gearbox: engage or change a position.
•In vehicles with a manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch before pulling off.
Moving off on steep uphill gradients or with increased vehicle weight
You can prevent the electronic parking brake from switching off automatically by pulling the
button upwards and holding it while pulling away.
If higher engine power is required to move off, the electronic parking brake will be deactivated only
when you release the button.
This can make it easier to move off with a high trailer weight ⇒ Trailer towing.
Automatic switch-on of the electronic parking brake if not activated
properly when the driver leaves the vehicle
On vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox, the electronic parking brake may switch itself on
automatically if the system detects that the driver has not left the vehicle correctly.
Emergency braking function
The emergency braking function should only be used in those situations where the vehicle cannot
be stopped using the foot brake ⇒!
The vehicle will brake strongly as long as the button is pulled. A signal tone can be heard
at the same time.
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Troubleshooting
Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster display
Fault in electronic parking brake. Go to a qualified workshop.
Electronic parking brake does not switch off
The electronic parking brake will not switch itself off if the prerequisites for switching off are not met
or the 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged. Use jump leads ⇒ Jump starting.
Noises of the electronic parking brake
•Noises may be heard when the electronic parking brake is switched on or off.
•If the electronic parking brake has not been used for a long period, the system will carry out
occasional automatic and acoustic checks when the vehicle is parked.
Auto Hold function
Fig. 152 In the centre console: button for the Auto Hold function.
Description of the Auto Hold function
The Auto Hold function can hold the vehicle stationary. The vehicle does not have to be held on the
foot brake.
Old: The Auto Hold function is active when the indicator lamp in the button
⇒ Fig. 152 (arrowyfOLJKWVXS yellow and the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display
lights up green.
New: The activated Auto Hold function holds the vehicle stationary when the indicator lamp
lights up green on the instrument cluster display.
The Auto Hold function stops holding the vehicle when it starts to move away.
If any of the conditions for the Auto Hold function change while the vehicle is stationary, the Auto
Hold function will switch off automatically. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
display then goes out together with the yellow indicator lamp in the button.
Switching on the Auto Hold function
The Auto Hold function can be switched on when the driver door is closed and the engine has been
started.
•Press the button ⇒. The indicator lamp ⇒ Fig. 152
in the button (arrowyfOLJKWVXS yellow. The Auto Hold function is operational, but the vehicle is
not necessarily held stationary ⇒.
The incorrect use of the electronic parking brake can cause accidents and serious
injuries.
•Never use the electronic parking brake to brake the vehicle, except in emergencies.
The braking distance is considerably longer as only the rear wheels are braked. Always
use the foot brake.
•Never activate the accelerator from the engine compartment if a position or gear has
been selected and the engine is running. The vehicle could move, even if the electronic
parking brake is applied.
WARNING
Exiting the vehicle incorrectly can cause the vehicle to roll away. This can cause
accidents, serious injuries and damage to property.
•Always park the vehicle in the specified order ⇒ Parking.
•Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electronic parking brake is switched on
and that the indicator light lights up red on the instrument cluster display when
the ignition is switched off.
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