2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN instrument cluster

•Press the button in the Infotainment system.
•Touch the Vehicle function button.
•Touch the Selection function button.
•Touch the Off-road function button.
Selecting instruments and setting units
The display shows various instruments ⇒ Fig. 130.
To change instruments, swipe vertically over the display.
The units can be adjusted for some instruments in the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and 
display in the Infotainment system.
Instruments in the off-road display (depends on the vehicle's equipmentyf:
•Altitude: The altitude function shows the current height above sea level.
•Steering angle display: the steering angle of the vehicle is displayed in the range between -
49° and 49°. The value is positive for a left steering angle and negative for a right steering
angle.
•Compass: the compass shows the current driving direction.
•Coolant temperature display: the display corresponds to the temperature display on the
instrument cluster ⇒ Coolant temperature display. At high engine loads and with high outside
temperatures, the needle will move clockwise. This is no cause for concern unless the
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is lit up or flashing.
•Oil temperature display: the needle is in the middle when the engine has reached operating
temperature. If the needle is in the bottom left area, this means that the engine has not yet
reached its operating temperature. At high engine loads and with high outside temperatures, the
needle will move clockwise. This is no cause for concern unless the indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster is lit up or flashing ⇒ Engine oil.
Adapting the display areas to the driving situation
The displayed instruments can be selected depending on the driving situation, the ambient
conditions and the off-road conditions:
•Sandy terrain: oil, steering angle and coolant temperature display
•Inclines: steering angle and coolant temperature display, altimeter
•Alpine terrain: steering angle display, altimeter, compass
Off-road driving situations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Safety notes for driving off-road
⇒ Explanation of some technical terms
⇒ Checklist: Before driving off-road
⇒ General rules and driving tips
⇒ Useful accessories for off-road driving
⇒ Changing gear
⇒ Up hill and down dale
⇒ Driving through water
⇒ Off-road driving in snow
⇒ Driving in sand and mud
⇒ Driving in steep terrain
⇒ Traversing a slope
⇒ Driving through ditches
⇒ If your vehicle gets stuck
⇒ After off-road driving
You can also drive four-wheel drive vehicles off-road in addition to normal roads. It is very important
to read the contents of this section before driving off-road.
The vehicle is not built for expeditions.
The examples given in this chapter are an aid for safe off-road driving. However, we cannot predict
whether these guidelines will be valid for all situations that could occur.
The large variety of landscapes and the associated risks and dangers make it impossible to
describe all possible driving situations. The examples are only general guidelines designed to help
you drive off-road safely. It is crucial that you know what to expect when you drive into off-road
terrain you are unfamiliar with. This will enable you to assess potential danger in advance.
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the Infotainment
system can distract you from the road.
•Always drive carefully and responsibly.
WARNING

Driving in sand and mud
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Always drive at a steady speed through sand or mud and, if you have a manual gearbox, do not
change gear.
•Check whether ESC is active. The indicator lamp or in the instrument cluster display
should not light up ⇒ Brake support systems.
•Keep the vehicle moving constantly.
•Use the Off-road driving profile ⇒ Selecting a driving profile (4MOTION Action Controlyf.
•Select a suitable gear and remain in this gear until you have reached more solid ground
⇒ Changing gear.
If the tyres have lost their grip, turn the steering wheel back and forth quickly. This can briefly give
the tyres on the front wheels better grip for this ground surface condition.
Driving through sand
Do not under any circumstances reduce the tyre pressure to drive through sand ⇒. If however
the tyre pressure has been reduced for driving through sand, the correct tyre pressure must always
be reset before driving on. Driving with reduced tyre pressure can lead to a loss of control over the
vehicle and increase the risk of serious and fatal injuries.
Driving through mud
Do not change speed or direction. The tyres can lose their traction when driving through mud. If the
vehicle slides, steer in the direction needed to get the vehicle under control.
Driving in steep terrain
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Driving up and down hills
Get out of the vehicle and assess the situation before you attempt to drive up or down a hill:
•Walk along the section and check the firmness of the ground. Look out for obstacles and other
hidden dangers ⇒.
•Check the section beyond the hill.
•You should not follow the route if it is too steep, uneven or if the ground surface is too loose.
Select another route.
•Drive slowly and at constant speed straight up or down a slope.
Driving through snowy terrain is very dangerous.
•Both shallow and deep potholes, hollows, ditches, precipices, frozen surfaces and
other obstacles can be fully or partially covered by snow.
•Dangers concealed by snow can cause an accident, serious injuries, or cause the
vehicle to break down in extreme weather conditions.
•Always adjust your speed and driving to match vehicle load levels and off-road,
visibility and weather conditions.
WARNING
Driving through mud, sand and slush can be dangerous. The vehicle can slide
uncontrollably. This increases the risk of injury. Always drive carefully through sand, mud
and slush.
•Never choose an unsafe route or take a risk which could endanger you or your
passengers. If you are in any doubt about the safety of the route, turn round and
choose another way.
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure can cause severe or even fatal accidents.
•Incorrect tyre pressures will increase the levels of wear on the tyres and will negatively
affect the vehicle's driving response.
•An incorrect tyre pressure can cause overheating, sudden tyre damage including tyre
bursts and ripping of the tread surface and thus to a loss of control over the vehicle.
WARNING

Driver assist systems
Cruise control system (CCSyf
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Operating the cruise control system with the lever
⇒ Operating the cruise control system via the multifunction steering wheel
⇒ Troubleshooting
The cruise control system helps to
maintain a speed set by the driver.
Speed range
The cruise control system is available when driving forwards at speeds from around 20 km/h
(15 mphyf.
Changing gear
Cruise control is interrupted as soon as you press the clutch pedal and is resumed automatically
after the gear change.
Driving downhill
Driving downhill may cause the set speed to be exceeded.
Apply the foot brake to slow the vehicle down, and change down a gear as required.
How do I operate the cruise control system?
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can operate the cruise control system either by means of
the lever on the steering column ⇒ Operating the cruise control system with the lever or via the
multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Operating the cruise control system via the multifunction steering 
wheel. The displays on the instrument cluster are identical in both cases.
Operating the cruise control system with the lever
Objects caught underneath the vehicle underbody are a danger. The vehicle underbody
must always be examined for trapped objects after every journey off-road.
•Never drive if objects are trapped in the underbody, brake system, wheels, running
gear, exhaust system and engine.
•Inflammable materials, such as dry leaves or twigs, could ignite on hot vehicle
components. A fire can cause serious injuries.
•Trapped objects could damage the fuel lines, brake system, seals and other
components. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause accidents.
WARNING
Use of the cruise control system can lead to accidents and serious injuries if traffic does
not allow you to drive at a safe distance at a constant speed.
•Never use the cruise control system in heavy traffic, on steep or winding roads, or on
slippery road surfaces e.g. on snow, ice, wet roads, loose chippings, or on flooded
roads.
•Never use the cruise control system when driving off-road or on unpaved road
surfaces.
•Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
•Always switch cruise control off after use to avoid unintentional speed control.
•It is dangerous to use a set speed that is too high for the prevailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.
•The cruise control system cannot maintain a constant speed when travelling downhill.
The vehicle speed can increase under its own weight. Use the foot brake to slow the
vehicle.
WARNING

Fig. 135 On the left of the steering column: cruise control system lever.
Fig. 136 On the instrument cluster display: cruise control system status displays (illustrationyf.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Key to ⇒ Fig. 136:
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
•Move the lever ⇒ Fig. 135① to position .
No speed has been stored and the speed is not yet controlled.
Starting control
•Press the button ⇒ Fig. 135③ while driving.
The current speed is stored and controlled. The green indicator lamp also lights up.
Setting the speed
•+ 1 km/h (1 mphyfWLSWKHOHYHU ⇒ Fig. 135① to position .
•+ 10 km/h (5 mphyfSXVKWKHOHYHUEULHIO\WRZDUGV ⇒ Fig. 135⊕.
•- 1 km/h (1 mphyfSUHVVWKHEXWWRQ ⇒ Fig. 135③.
•- 10 km/h (5 mphyfSXVKWKHOHYHUEULHIO\WRZDUGV ⇒ Fig. 135㊀.
To keep changing the speed on a continuous basis, press and hold the lever towards
⇒ Fig. 135⊕ or ⇒ Fig. 135㊀. The vehicle adapts the current speed by
accelerating or closing the throttle. The vehicle does not actively brake.
Interrupting control
•Press the lever ⇒ Fig. 135① to position or depress the brake.
The speed remains stored in the memory.
Resuming control
•Move the lever ⇒ Fig. 135① to position .
The stored speed is resumed and controlled.
Switching off
•Move the lever ⇒ Fig. 135① to position .
The cruise control system is switched off and the stored speed is deleted.
Operating the cruise control system via the multifunction steering
wheel

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 (illustrationyf.
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 mphyf- 1 km/h (1 mphyf+ 10 km/h (5 mphyf- 10 km/h (5 mphyf
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 mphyf.
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

Fig. 139 On the left of the steering column: switch and buttons for operating the speed limiter.
Fig. 140 On the instrument cluster display: speed limiter status displays (illustrationyf.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Key to ⇒ Fig. 140:
Control active, stored speed displayed in large figures.
Control interrupted, stored speed shown small or darkened.
Switching on
•Move switch ⇒ Fig. 139② to position .
The speed last set is stored. No control yet.
Starting control
•Press button ⇒ Fig. 139① in the area while driving.
The current speed is stored as the maximum speed. The green indicator lamp .
Setting the speed
You can adjust the stored speed by means of the button ⇒ Fig. 139①:
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Press and hold button ⇒ Fig. 139① to continuously change the stored speed.
Resuming control
•Press button ⇒ Fig. 139① in area .
The speed limiter is activated again as soon as the current speed is lower than the stored speed.
Switching off
•Move switch ⇒ Fig. 139② to position .
The speed limiter is switched off and the speed remains stored (also after the ignition is switched
offyf.
Operating the speed limiter via the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 141 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating the speed limiter.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Switching on
•Press the or button.
The speed last set is stored. No control yet.
Starting control
•Press the button while driving.

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 mphyf- 1 km/h (1 mphyf+ 10 km/h (5 mphyf- 10 km/h (5 mphyf
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
offyf.
Changing to cruise control system or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf
•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 (ACCyf
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 (ACCyf
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.