2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Driving abroad

Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure and fuel level Wheels and tyres, Fuel types and refuelling.
Ensure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows.
Air intake to the engine must not be obstructed, and the engine must not be covered with
any kind of insulating materials In the engine compartment.
Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment
or on the roof Transporting.
Ensure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times.
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight
and size Safe transport of children.
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of
the occupants Sitting position, Mirrors.
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be
securely fastened.
Assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position while driving.
This also applies to all passengers Sitting position.
Fasten your seat belt correctly before setting off and keep it properly fastened throughout
the journey. This also applies to all passengers Seat belts.
Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls,
opening menus and making adjustments to settings.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
Take regular breaks when travelling long distances – at least every two hours.
Secure animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size.
Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or
switching the headlights over?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and
repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
•Vehicles without Keyless Access: vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle.
•Vehicles with Keyless Access: vehicle key that is identified first by the personalisation function
upon opening the driver door.
Personalised vehicle setup
The vehicle equipment and functions that can be personalised include the following:
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•Light and vision (daytime running lights, cornering light, convenience turn signal etc.yf
•Air conditioning system (temperature settings, ventilation etc.yf
•Assistance systems (Park Distance Control, ACC, Dynamic Road Sign Display etc.yf
•Driver profile selection (driver profiles etc.yf
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•Infotainment system (brightness and saved stationsyf
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A new vehicle key will be assigned to the current user account. To assign the vehicle key to
a different user account, select the user account you want and manually assign it to the vehicle key.
Safety
General notes
Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during every journey to ensure your own
safety, and the safety of all passengers and other road users ⇒:
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related regulations apply that the
vehicle may not comply with. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen
dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the
following issues at your destination:

All seats occupied and luggage compartment
empty.
,All seats occupied and luggage compartment
fully loaded. Towing a trailer with a low drawbar
load ⇒ Trailer towing.,
Only the driver seat is occupied and the luggage
compartment is fully loaded. Towing a trailer
with maximum drawbar load ⇒ Trailer towing.
Dynamic headlight range control
The headlight range cannot be adjusted manually if the vehicle has dynamic headlight range
control. The headlight range is automatically adapted to suit the vehicle load level as soon as the
headlights are switched on ⇒.
If you have different loads, you can select a position between the settings.
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If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the
asymmetric dipped beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore the headlights need to
be switched over when you travel to these countries.
On vehicles with advanced main-beam control, the alignment of the headlights can be adjusted in
the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the 
Infotainment system:
The function of the dynamic cornering light and advanced main-beam control is deactivated once
travel mode is activated. The main beam is then only switched on and off automatically.
Travel mode may only be used for a short period. Please contact a qualified workshop for a
permanent alteration. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Troubleshooting
Turn signal
Left or right turn signals. The indicator lamp will flash twice as fast if one of the turn signals
on the vehicle is not working. Check the exterior lighting.Does not apply in China and
Japan: trailer turn signal. The indicator lamp goes out if a trailer turn signal or all trailer lights stop
working. Check trailer lights.
Vehicle lighting
Vehicle lighting defective, in full or in part. Check the exterior lighting and change the
appropriate bulb as required ⇒ Changing bulbs. If all of the bulbs are in working order, go to a
qualified workshop.
Cornering light
The dynamic cornering light does not work when travel mode ⇒ Switching over headlights for 
driving abroad (travel modeyf is activated.
In vehicles with driving profile selection, the selected driving profile can affect the swivelling motion
of the lights. For example, the dynamic cornering light is deactivated in the Eco driving profile
⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control.
A corresponding display appears in the instrument cluster if there is a fault in the dynamic cornering
light. Go to a qualified workshop.
Advanced main-beam control
Advanced main-beam control will respond in the same way as the normal main-beam control and
switch main beam on or off automatically in the following situations:
Heavy objects in the vehicle can cause the headlights to dazzle and distract other road
users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
•The light cone should always be adjusted to the load level of the vehicle to ensure that
other road users are not dazzled.
WARNING
Failure or malfunction in the dynamic headlight range control can cause the headlights to
dazzle or distract other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
•The headlight range control should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
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•If the dynamic cornering light has been deactivated.
•If travel mode is activated ⇒ Switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel modeyf.
•When the Eco driving profile is selected in vehicles with driving profile selection ⇒ Driving 
profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control.
Interior lighting
Instrument and switch lighting
The brightness of the instrument and switch lighting and the basic brightness level of the Head-up
Display ⇒ Instrument cluster can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
The brightness setting is automatically adjusted to the changing light conditions in the vehicle.
When the light switch is in position , a sensor will switch the dipped beam and the lighting
in the instruments and switches on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness
level.
When the light is switched off and the ignition switched on, the dash panel lighting (indicators
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automatically reduced and may be switched off entirely. This function is intended to remind the
driver to switch on the dipped beam in good time, i.e. when driving through tunnels.
Interior lights, reading lights, background lighting
Press the corresponding button:
Switches the front interior lights on or off.Switches the rear interior lights on or off.
The interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is
opened or the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.Switches the reading lights on or
off.
Stowage compartment and luggage compartment lights
A light will be switched on and off automatically when the stowage compartment on the front
passenger side, or the boot lid, is opened or closed.
Background lighting
Depending on the equipment level, the background lighting provides indirect light in the various
areas of the vehicle interior.
The footwell and, where applicable, the closed blind of the glass roof may also be illuminated.
The brightness of the background lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
The lights go out when the vehicle is locked or after a delay of a few minutes when the
vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the 12-volt battery from discharging.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Visibility
Wipers
Operating the wiper lever
Fig. 101 On the steering column, right: operating the front windscreen wipers.

Running in the engine
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Any new engine has to be run in during the first 1,500 kilometres. All moving parts have to adapt
themselves to each other. The engine is subject to higher internal friction during the first hours of
operation than later on.
•Do not depress the accelerator fully.
•Do not drive the vehicle at more than 2/3 of the top engine speed.
•Do not drive with a trailer attached ⇒ Trailer towing.
•Increase the driving speed and engine speed gradually.
The style of driving during the first 1,500 kilometres will also affect the engine quality. Even after
this time – and especially with a cold engine – drive the vehicle at moderate speeds in order to
reduce engine wear and to increase the mileage that the engine can cover.
Do not drive at engine speeds that are too low. Always shift down gear if the engine is not running
smoothly.
New tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres and brake pads ⇒ Notes on driving must be run in carefully.
If the engine is run in gently, its life will be increased and its oil consumption reduced.
Using the vehicle in other countries and continents
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The vehicle has been manufactured specifically for a particular country and complies with the
registration regulations that applied in that country at the time of vehicle production.
If you want to use the vehicle abroad for a short period, all relevant information and instructions
should be followed ⇒ Safety.
If the vehicle is going to be sold in another country or used in another country for an extended
period, the legal requirements applicable in that country must be observed.
In some cases, certain equipment will have to be fitted or removed and functions deactivated. The
service scope and service types could also be affected. This is particularly important if the vehicle is
driven in another climate region for a long period of time.
Because different frequency bands are used in different countries, the factory-fitted Infotainment
system may not work in other countries.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the braking
distance will be increased as the brake discs and pads will be wet, or possibly iced up in
winter.
•You can dry and de-ice the brakes by performing careful braking manoeuvres. Ensure
that you do not endanger any other road users or violate any legal regulations when
doing so.
•Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through water.
WARNING
•If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the engine, drive train, running
gear and vehicle electrics, could sustain severe damage.
•Never drive through salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Rinse all components that
have been exposed to salt water immediately with fresh water.
NOTICE
•Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel,
inadequate servicing work or lack of Genuine Parts.
•Volkswagen cannot be held responsible if the vehicle does not comply with or only
partly complies with the relevant legal requirements in other countries and continents.
NOTICE