2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN engine

Fig. 65 In the driver door: release for the boot lid.
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Introduction
Key for ⇒ Fig. 64 and ⇒ Fig. 65:
Unlocks the vehicle.
Locks the vehicle.
Unlock the boot lid.
If the button in the driver door is pressed, only the boot lid opens. All doors remain
locked.
The central locking button will function only if all doors are closed.
If the vehicle has been locked with the vehicle key, the central locking buttons do not work.
Please note the following if the central locking button was used to lock the vehicle from inside:
•The indicator lamp in the button lights up yellow when all doors are closed and locked.
•The anti-theft alarm will not be activated.
•It is not possible to open the doors and the boot lid from the outside.
The doors can be opened from the inside by pulling the door release handle. The indicator lamp
in the button goes out. The unopened doors and boot lid remain locked and cannot be opened from
the outside.
If the driver door is open, it will not be locked.
In vehicles with SAFELOCK: the SAFELOCK mechanism is not activated ⇒ SAFELOCK.
The vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the boot lid if one of the following conditions applies
⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system :
•The button was pressed.
•The vehicle is at a standstill and the vehicle key has been removed.
•A door was opened. Depending on the central locking settings in the Infotainment system
⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with keyless access
Fig. 66 Keyless Access locking and starting system: operating range. Sensor surfaces of the
central locking system.
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Introduction
The keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access enables the vehicle to be locked and
unlocked without active use of the key. For this purpose, a valid vehicle key must be within the
vehicle's range ⇒ Fig. 66. The vehicle or boot lid is unlocked or locked by touching the sensor
surfaces on the front door handles or pressing the button in the boot lid ⇒ Boot lid⇒.
General notes
•Unlocking the vehicle using the sensor on the driver or front passenger door or the button on
the boot lid.
•Lock the vehicle by means of the sensor surface on the driver or front passenger door.
•Keyless comfort start function: press the starter button to start the engine ⇒ Starting and 
stopping the engine. A valid vehicle key must be located in the vehicle interior.

Depending on the mirror function set in the Infotainment system, the exterior mirrors fold out
when the vehicle is unlocked using the sensor on the door handle of the driver of passenger door
and surround lighting is switched on.
If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a corresponding display
will be shown on the instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is obstructed by
another radio signal or is covered by another item, e.g. a mobile telephone accessory or an
aluminium suitcase ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
The sensors may have limited functionality if they become very dirty.
If the vehicle has a DSG dual clutch gearbox, it can be locked only if the selector lever is in
position P.
The entire vehicle will be unlocked if the sensor is touched twice, even if a single door has
already been unlocked.
SAFELOCK
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and SAFELOCK
⇒ Anti-theft alarm.
The SAFELOCK deactivates the door release levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it
more difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside ⇒.
•Press the button on the vehicle key once⇒ Central locking system.
•Press the button on the vehicle key twice in quick succession ⇒ Central locking system.
•Vehicles with the keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access: touch the sensor on the
outside of the door handle twice⇒ Locking and unlocking the vehicle with keyless access.
•Press the central locking button in the driver door once ⇒ Central locking system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, there may be an indication of the activated SAFELOCK
in the display of the instrument cluster (Check SAFELOCK! or SAFELOCKyf.
Deactivating SAFELOCK
The SAFELOCK can be deactivated in one of the following ways:
•Switch on the ignition.
•OR: deactivate interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, temporarily deactivate interior monitoring and the anti-tow
alarm using the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system before
locking the vehicle.
The following applies when SAFELOCK is deactivated:
•The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.
•The anti-theft alarm ⇒ Anti-theft alarm is active.
Depending on the equipment, the interior monitoring and anti-tow alarm will be activated or
deactivated via the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
Anti-theft alarm
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Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and
SAFELOCK ⇒ SAFELOCK.
Always take care when using the SAFELOCK as you could cause serious injuries.
•Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key.
The doors can no longer be opened from the inside once the SAFELOCK is activated.
•Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to
the vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In an emergency, people locked
inside the vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.
WARNING

The doors and the boot lid can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking
fails ⇒ Unlocking or locking the driver door manually⇒ Unlocking the boot lid manually.
If the turn signals do not flash as confirmation when you lock the vehicle:
•At least one of the doors or the boot lid is not closed.
•OR: convenience closing is in progress and not all windows have been closed.
Response when locking the vehicle with a second vehicle key
Keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access: Any vehicle key located inside the vehicle will
be blocked from starting the engine if the vehicle has been locked from the outside using a second
vehicle key. Press the button on the vehicle key in the vehicle interior to enable it to start the
engine ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
Automatic switch-off of the sensor surfaces
•The vehicle is not unlocked or locked for an extended period.
•A sensor has been triggered an excessive number of times.
Activating sensors again:
•Wait for a short period of time.
•OR: unlock the vehicle with the button on the vehicle key.
•OR: the boot lid is opened.
•OR: unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key ⇒ Doors.
It may not be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using keyless access if the 12-volt vehicle
battery or button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The vehicle can be locked or
unlocked manually ⇒.
If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a corresponding display
will be shown on the instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is obstructed by
another radio signal or is covered by another item, e.g. a mobile telephone accessory or an
aluminium suitcase ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
The sensors may have limited functionality if they become very dirty.
Doors
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Display
⇒ Childproof lock
⇒ Unlocking or locking the driver door manually
⇒ Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
If, for example, the vehicle key or central locking fails, the doors, boot lid and tilting and sliding
panoramic sunroof can be locked and, with some exceptions, unlocked manually.
Please note that the sensors in the door handles can be activated by a powerful jet of
water or steam if a valid vehicle key is simultaneously within its operating range. If at least
one window is open and the sensors in a door handle are continuously activated, all
windows will close. It is possible that all windows will open if the jet of water or steam is
moved away from the door handle sensors briefly and then moved back onto them
⇒ Locking and unlocking the vehicle with keyless access.
NOTICE
Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.
This could lead to severe injuries.
•Stop as soon as possible and close the door.
•Ensure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door
must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
•Doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure there is no-one in their path.
WARNING
Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds
or if the vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to injuries.
•Always keep a good grip on the handle when opening and closing doors.
WARNING

Switching the child lock on and off
•Unlock the vehicle and open the appropriate rear door.
•Move the slot to the corresponding position.
Unlocking or locking the driver door manually
Fig. 69 Driver door handle: concealed lock cylinder
Fig. 70 Driver door handle: lever off cap.
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Introduction
If locked manually, all doors are locked. If unlocked manually, only the driver door is unlocked.
Observe information on the anti-theft alarm ⇒ Central locking system.
•Pull on the door release lever until the cap is removed.
•Position the key bit on the notch in the driver door handle from below.
•Hold your index finger under the key bit .
•Lift the cap off with the vehicle key in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 70.
•Insert the key bit into the lock cylinder and lock or unlock the vehicle.
•Pull the door release lever and put the cap back in position.
Things to note when unlocking manually:
•The anti-theft alarm stays active when the vehicle is unlocked. However, the alarm will not be
triggered ⇒ Central locking system.
•The alarm will be triggered when the driver door is opened ⇒ Central locking system.
•The vehicle must be started manually once unlocked ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
•When the ignition is switched on, the electronic immobiliser detects a valid vehicle key and
deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.
The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually using the key bit
⇒ Central locking system.
Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
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Introduction
When the childproof lock is activated, the door cannot be opened from the inside.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the
doors are locked. This may mean that these people lock themselves in the vehicle.
They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get
themselves to safety. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or
very low temperatures.
•Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to
season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially to small
children.
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.
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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
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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

Fig. 82 Switch on the front left seat: adjusting the lumbar support.
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Introduction
The control elements are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
The seat may have a combination of mechanical and electrical controls.
Adjusting the seat position
Pressing the switch in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 81:
ⒶSlides the seat forwards or backwards.ⒷAdjusts the angle of the seat cushion.ⒸRaises or lowers
the seat.ⒹAdjusts the angle of the backrest.
Adjusting the lumbar support
Press the switch in the corresponding area ⇒ Fig. 82
①Adjust the curve of the lumbar support forwards.②Adjust the curve of the lumbar support
backwards.③Adjust the curve of the lumbar support upwards.\bAdjust the curve of the lumbar
support downwards.
It may not be possible to adjust the seat electrically if the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle
battery is too low.
Starting the engine will interrupt the seat adjustment procedure.
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
Fig. 83 Front passenger seat: folding backrest forwards.
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Introduction
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded forwards to a horizontal position.
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off if any items are to be transported on the front
passenger seat when folded forwards ⇒ Airbag system.
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
•Remove any items from the front passenger seat cushion ⇒.
•Lower the front passenger seat down as far as possible ⇒ Sitting position.
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric front seats can result in severe injuries.
•The electrical front seat adjustment also works when the ignition is switched off. Never
leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle.
•In the event of an emergency, stop the electrical adjustment by pressing another
switch.
WARNING
To avoid damaging the electrical components in the front seats, do not kneel on the seats
or apply sharp pressure at a single point on the seat cushion and backrest.
NOTICE

Fig. 99 On left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
Parking lights on one side
When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight with side light and parts of the tail light
cluster on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up.
•Switch off the ignition.
•Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position:
Right-hand parking light is switched on.
Left-hand parking light is switched on.
•Return the turn signal and main beam lever to the basic position in order to switch off the
parking lights.
The parking light only lights up when the ignition is switched off and if the turn signal and main
beam lever was in the central position before being operated.
Continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle
Both headlights light up with side lights as well as parts of the tail light clusters if continuous parking
light on both sides of the vehicle is switched on:
•With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the position .
•Switch off the ignition.
•Lock the vehicle from outside.
Automatic switch-off for side lights and parking lights
The side lights and parking lights drain the 12-volt vehicle battery when switched on. In order to
ensure that the engine can be started, the side lights and parking lights are automatically switched
off when the charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery is so low that there is a risk of no longer being
able to restart the vehicle. Switch-off takes place at the earliest after the side and parking lights
have been switched on for two hours.
The side lights and parking lights will not switch off automatically if there is insufficient battery
capacity for them to remain switched on for two hours. In this case, the side lights and parking lights
will remain switched on until the 12-volt vehicle battery is fully discharged. It will no longer be
possible to restart the engine ⇒.
Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation lightingyf
The Coming home and Leaving home functions illuminate the area directly next to the vehicle when
getting into and leaving the vehicle in darkness.
m/k/a995MK Not in China: the Coming Home function is switched on manually. However,
the Leaving Home function is controlled automatically by a rain/light sensor.
m/k/a995MK Only in China: the Coming Home and Leaving Home function is controlled
automatically by a rain/light sensor.
The switch-off delay can be set and the function can also be activated and deactivated in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system in the
Infotainment system:
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient
illumination, as other road users might have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it
at all.
•Always park the vehicle securely and with sufficient lighting. Observe any applicable
local legislation.
•If the vehicle lighting is required for several hours, switch on the right or left parking
light if possible. The illumination time of the one-sided parking light is generally double
that of the continuous parking light on both sides.
WARNING

Fig. 110 In the upper section of the centre console: Climatronic controls.
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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 heateryf.
•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 Climatronicyf.
– 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.