2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Owners Manual

Fig. 90 Front head restraint: removing.
Fig. 91 Rear head restraint: removing.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Removing the front head restraint
•You may need to lower the head restraint ⇒.
•To unlock it, feel for the recess in the marked area on the rear side and press in in the direction
of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 90①.
•Pull the head restraint out in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 90②.
Fitting the front head restraint
•Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the
guides of the corresponding seat backrest.
•Slide the head restraint all the way down until the guide pins click into place.
•Adjust the head restraint so a correct sitting position can be assumed.
Removing the rear head restraints
•If necessary, adjust the backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.
•Push the head restraint all the way up ⇒.
•Pull the head restraint out fully while pressing the button ⇒ Fig. 91①.
Fitting the rear head restraints
•Release the rear seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards slightly ⇒ Rear seats.
•Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the
guides of the corresponding seat backrest.
•Press and hold the button ⇒ Fig. 91① and push down the head restraint.
•Push back the rear seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.
•Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed ⇒ Sitting position.
Seat functions
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Memory function
⇒ Centre armrest
⇒ Massage function
The following section describes the seat functions. Always ensure that you adjust the correct sitting
position ⇒ Sitting position.
Incorrect use of the seat functions can cause serious injuries.
•Always assume a correct sitting position before you drive and maintain this position
throughout the trip. This also applies to all passengers.
•Switch the massage function on and off only when the vehicle is stationary.
•The memory function should be adjusted only when the vehicle is stationary.
•Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the moving parts of the
seats.
WARNING

Memory function
Fig. 92 On the outside of the driver seat: memory buttons.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The memory buttons can be used to store and recall settings for the driver seat and the exterior
mirrors.
Memory buttons
You can assign individual settings for the driver seat and exterior mirrors to each of the memory
buttons.
Storing driver seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forwards
•Switch on the electronic parking brake.
•Put the gearbox into neutral.
•Switch on the ignition.
•Adjust the driver seat and exterior mirror.
•Press the button for longer than one second ⇒ Fig. 92.
•Press the desired memory button within approximately ten seconds. A gong signal will sound to
confirm that the settings have been saved.
Storing front passenger exterior mirror settings for reversing
•Switch on the electronic parking brake.
•Put the gearbox into neutral.
•Switch on the ignition.
•Press the desired memory button.
•Select reverse gear.
•Adjust the exterior mirror on the front passenger side so that you have a good view of the kerb
area.
•The settings for the mirror position will be saved automatically and assigned to the vehicle key
that is used to unlock the vehicle.
Accessing driver seat and exterior mirror settings
•While the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched on, briefly touch the required memory
button.
•OR: while the ignition is switched off, press and hold the required memory button until the
saved position is reached.
•The front passenger exterior mirror will leave the stored reversing position automatically if the
vehicle drives forwards at a minimum speed of 15 km/h (10 mphyfRULI\RXWXUQWKHURWDU\NQRE
from R to a different position ⇒ Mirrors.
Electric convenient entry and exit function
When the driver door is opened, the front seat automatically moves to a position that makes it easy
to enter and exit the vehicle.
The driver seat moves back to its original position automatically as soon as the driver door is closed
and the ignition is switched on.
The electric convenient entry and exit function can be switched on and off in the Infotainment
system⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
Personalisation
You can save and access your individual seat setting in a user account via the Personalisation
function ⇒ Personalisation.
After switching off the ignition and locking the vehicle, the driver seat and exterior mirror settings
are stored in the user account.
The driver seat and exterior mirror settings are opened again after the vehicle is unlocked and the
driver door is opened.
The seat responds to selecting or changing a user account as follows:
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•Vehicle stationary or moving no faster than 5 km/h: seat is moved. You can cancel the
movement at any time by touching the appropriate function button in the Infotainment system or
by pressing a button on the driver seat.
•Vehicle moving faster than 5 km/h: seat is not moved. All other setup configurations are
adopted.
If the driver door is opened later than approximately 10 minutes after unlocking the vehicle,
the driver seat and exterior mirrors are not automatically adjusted.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Only if the personalisation function is activated ⇒ Personalisation.
Centre armrest
Fig. 93 Front centre armrest.
Fig. 94 Rear fold-out centre armrest.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Front centre armrest
To lift, pull the centre armrest up gradually in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 93.
To lower, pull the centre armrest all the way up. Then lower the centre armrest.
To move it backwards and forwards: push the centre armrest in the direction of the arrow all the
way forwards ⇒ Fig. 93, or all the way backwards.
Rear centre armrest
There may be a centre armrest in the rear bench seat that can be folded out of the middle seat.
To fold it down, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 94.
To fold it back: fold the centre armrest upwards in the opposite direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 94 and
push it into the backrest as far as it will go.
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Massage function
Fig. 95 In the lower area of the driver seat: button for massage function.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
When the massage function is switched on, the lumbar support moves and massages the lumbar
region.
The in/out position of the lumbar support can be adjusted using the appropriate switch during a
massage ⇒ Sitting position.
Switching the massage function on or off
To switch on, press the button in the seat control panel. To switch off, press the
button again.
The massage function is switched off automatically after approximately ten minutes.
Lights
Turn signals
Switching turn signals on and off
Fig. 96 On left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
•Switch on the ignition.
•Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position:
Right turn signal.
Left turn signal.
•Return the turn signal and main beam lever to the basic position in order to switch off the turn
signal.
Go to a qualified workshop and have the vehicle checked if the acoustic signal does not sound
when a turn signal is switched on.
The front centre armrest can obstruct the driver's arm movements. This can cause
accidents and severe injuries.
•Always keep the stowage compartments in the centre armrest closed while the vehicle
is in motion.
•Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest. An incorrect seating position
can cause serious injury.
WARNING
The rear centre armrest must always be folded up while the vehicle is in motion in order to
reduce the risk of injury.
•The middle seat on the rear bench seat must never be used when the centre armrest is
folded down – neither by adults nor children. An incorrect sitting position can cause
severe injuries.
WARNING

Convenience turn signal
To operate the convenience turn signal, push the turn signal and main beam lever up or down to
the point where you meet resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes 3 times.
To cancel the convenience turn signal, immediately move the lever in the opposite direction up to
the pressure point and then release it.
The convenience turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system:
The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off ⇒ In an emergency.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Vehicle lighting
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 97 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one variantyf.
Switching lights on
•Switch on the ignition.
•Turn the light switch to the appropriate position.
Automatic headlights: the dipped beams are switched on or off automatically depending on
the brightness level and the weather ⇒, ⇒ Automatic headlights .The side lights
and daytime running lights are switched on. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.The
dipped beam headlights are switched on.
Switching off the lights
•Switch off the ignition.
•Turn the light switch to the appropriate position.
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on ⇒ Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation lightingyf.Side lights or
continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle switched on ⇒ Switching the parking lights on 
and off. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.Dipped beam switched off – the side
lights remain on while the vehicle key is in the ignition lock and while the driver door is closed in
vehicles with Keyless Access.
Daytime running lights
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vehicle in traffic during the day.
The daytime running lights are switched on every time the ignition is switched on when the light
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The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually.
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn
signal can confuse other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
•Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing
overtaking or turning manoeuvres.
•Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning
manoeuvre has been completed.
WARNING

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering light on both sides of the vehicle switches on
to provide better illumination of the area when manoeuvring.
Switching the fog lights on and off
•Switching on the front fog lights : Pull the light switch ⇒ Fig. 97 out to the first stopper.
The indicator lamp in the light switch lights up green.
•Switching on the rear fog lights : pull the light switch all the way out. The indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up yellow.
•To switch the fog lights off, press in the light switch or move it to position .
If the automatic headlights are switched on and the front or rear fog lights are
switched on, the dipped beam headlights will also be switched on irrespective of the current light
conditions outside.
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket: the vehicle's rear fog lights are switched off
automatically if a trailer with rear fog lights is electrically connected to the vehicle ⇒ Trailer towing.
Light functions
Side lights
If the light switch is in position both headlights light up with side lights together with parts of
the tail light clusters, number plate lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash
panel. The daytime running lights also switch on when the ignition is switched on.
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light on both sides of the vehicle switches on automatically after ten minutes to reduce 12-volt
vehicle battery discharge ⇒ Switching the parking lights on and off.
Automatic headlights
When the light switch is in position , the vehicle lighting and the instrument and switch
lighting will switch on and off automatically depending on the light conditions. When the lights are
switched on, the indicator lamp in the light switch lights up yellow.
The automatic headlight control function is merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all
driving situations.
In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the switch-on time for automatic headlight control
can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and 
display in the Infotainment system.
Cornering light
When cornering slowly or travelling around very tight bends, a static cornering light is switched on
automatically.
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if roads are not sufficiently illuminated and other
road users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.
•The light assist functions are designed to provide assistance only. The driver is
responsible for making sure that the vehicle lights are switched on correctly.
•Always switch the dipped beam headlights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.
•Always switch the dipped beam headlights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
•The rear lights will not be switched on with the daytime running lights. If the rear lights
are not switched on, the vehicle may not be visible to other road users if it is dark,
raining, or if visibility is poor.
WARNING
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off only when there is a change to the level of brightness.
•Switch on the dipped beam headlights manually if this is necessary due to particular
weather conditions, e.g. fog.
WARNING

Dynamic cornering light (AFSyf
Swivelling lamps automatically improve the lighting of the road when cornering, and even when you
are not driving round a corner. The dynamic cornering light only works at speeds above
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In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the dynamic cornering light can be activated and
deactivated in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and 
display in the Infotainment system:
Signal tones if lights are not switched off
If the key is removed from the ignition lock and the driver door is opened, a signal tone will sound in
the following situations:
•If the parking light is switched on.
•The light switch is in position or .
When the Coming Home function is switched on, no signal tone will be given as a reminder that a
light is still switched on when leaving the vehicle.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Main beam
Switching main beam on and off
Fig. 98 On left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
•Switch on the ignition and dipped beam.
•Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position:
Main beam switched on.
Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the main beam. The headlight flasher comes on
for as long as the lever is pulled.
When the main beam or headlight flasher are switched on, the blue indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Main-beam control
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, advanced main-beam control may also be available
⇒ Main-beam control.
Main-beam control
The main-beam control automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and/or vehicles
driving in front are detected. Main-beam control normally also recognises illuminated areas such as
towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.
Within the limits of the system, main-beam control automatically switches the main beam on at
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switches it off again at speeds under approximately 30 km/h (18 mphyf ⇒.
There are two versions of the main-beam control system:
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off when other road users are detected.
•Advanced main-beam control (Dynamic Light Assistyf ⇒ Advanced main-beam control (Dynamic 
Light Assistyf.
Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious injuries as
the main beam headlights can distract and dazzle other road users.
WARNING

In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, main-beam control can be activated and
deactivated in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and 
display in the Infotainment system:
Switching on main beam control
•Switch on the ignition and turn the light switch to position .
•Tap the turn signal and main beam lever forwards out of the basic position.
When the main-beam control is switched on, the indicator lamp is shown on the instrument
cluster display.
Switching off main beam control
•Pull back the turn signal and main beam lever.
•OR: turn the light switch to a position that is not .
•OR: switch off the ignition.
•OR: push the turn signal and main beam lever forwards to switch on the manual main beam.
Advanced main-beam control (Dynamic Light Assistyf
Advanced main-beam control provides maximum illumination for the road and the surrounding area.
At the same time, it prevents vehicles in front or oncoming vehicles from being dazzled. The system
uses a camera to detect other road users and their distance from your vehicle and covers part of
the headlights appropriately. If the system can no longer prevent other road users from being
dazzled, the main beams are switched off automatically.
System limits
The main beam must be switched off manually under the following conditions because it is not
switched off in time or not switched off at all by the main beam control:
•In poorly lit streets where there are highly-reflective signs.
•Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.
•In tight bends, brows of hills or depressions in the land or half-hidden oncoming traffic.
•With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the
central barrier e.g. truck drivers.
•In fog, snow or heavy rain.
•In dusty or sandy areas.
•Damage to the windscreen in the camera's vision field.
•If the viewing field of the camera is misted up, dirty, covered by a sticker, snow or ice.
•If the camera is broken or the power supply is interrupted.
Light-emitting objects in the camera's field of operation, e.g. mobile navigation devices, could
impair the functions of the main-beam control system (Light Assistyf.
Parking light
Switching the parking lights on and off
Do not let the extra convenience afforded by main beam control tempt you into taking any
risks when driving – this can cause accidents. The system is not a substitute for the full
concentration of the driver.
•Always check the lights yourself and adjust them to the prevailing conditions for lights,
vision and road traffic.
•The main beam control may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and
may not work properly in certain situations.
•If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the main
beam control may be impaired. This also applies if changes are made to the vehicle's
lighting system, for example if additional headlights are fitted.
WARNING
Please observe the following points in order to avoid impairing the proper function of the
system:
•Regularly clean the camera's field of view, and keep it free from snow and ice.
•Do not cover the camera's field of view.
•Regularly check the area of the windscreen that is in the camera's field of view for
damage.
NOTICE