2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Manual

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Owner's manual
Supplement (05.2017\f
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Composition Media, Discover Media (Generation 2 GP\f
Edition: 05.2017
PartNr.: 5NA012720AD
Edition 05.2017
Fig. 1 1: Vehicle identification number; 2: Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type; 3: Engine
code, gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment; 4: Optional extras, PR numbers
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Before using your vehicle for the first time, please read and observe the information in this
owner's manual. It will quickly help you to become familiar with your vehicle and all of its
functions as well as making you aware of dangers to yourself and others and of how these
dangers can be avoided.
If you have any further questions about your vehicle, or if you think that the vehicle wallet has not
covered everything, please get in touch with your Volkswagen dealership. They will always be
happy to deal with your questions, suggestions or problems.
We hope you enjoy driving your new vehicle. Happy motoring.
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•This owner's manual is valid for all models and versions of the Tiguan.
•An alphabetical index is included at the end of this manual.
•A list of abbreviations at the end of the manual explains the abbreviations used.
•Directions and positions such as left, right, front and rear are normally relative to the vehicle's
direction of travel, unless otherwise indicated.
•Illustrations help with orientation and should be regarded as a general guide.
•This owner's manual was written for left-hand drive vehicles. In right-hand drive vehicles the
controls may sometimes be different to those displayed in illustrations or described in the text
⇒ Overview of driver side.
•Values given in miles instead of kilometres or mph instead of km/h refer to the country-specific
instrument clusters or Infotainment systems.
•Short definitions appear in a different colour before some sections of this manual. They provide
a summary of the function and use of a system or feature. More detailed information about the
features, conditions and limitations of systems and equipment can be found in the relevant
sections.
•Any technical changes that may be made to the vehicle after publication of this booklet are
contained in a supplement that is included with the vehicle wallet.
All equipment and models are described without indicating whether the equipment is optional or
specific to the model type. This means that your vehicle may not have some of the equipment
described, or it may only be available in certain markets. The scope of equipment fitted in your
vehicle can be found in the sales documentation and you can contact your Volkswagen dealership
for further information.
All data in this owner's manual correspond to the information available at the time of going to print.
Because the vehicle is constantly being developed and further improved, there may be differences
between your vehicle and the data in this owner's manual. No discrepancy in data, illustrations or
descriptions shall form the basis for any legal claim.
Please ensure that the complete vehicle wallet is always in the vehicle if you lend or sell the vehicle
to someone else.
Standard booklets in the vehicle wallet:
•Owner's manual
Additional booklets in the vehicle wallet (optionalyf:
•Supplements
•Infotainment system
•Other supplements
Refers to a section within a chapter that contains important information and safety
notes that should always be observed.
Indicates that the section is continued on the next page.
Indicates the end of a section.
Indicates situations in which the vehicle must be stopped as quickly as possible.
®The symbol indicates a registered trademark. However, the absence of this symbol
does not constitute a waiver of the rights concerning any term.
⇒Symbols like these refer you to warnings within the same section or on a given
page. They draw your attention to possible risks of accident or injury and explain
how they can be avoided.
⇒Cross reference to potential risks of damage to property in the same section or on
the page specified.
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Texts with this symbol contain additional information on the protection of the environment.
Texts with this symbol contain additional information.
Vehicle overviews
Front view
Fig. 2 Front view of the vehicle.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 2:
Windscreen:
- Vehicle identification number ⇒ Technical data
- Windscreen heating ⇒ Windscreen heating
- Windscreen wipers ⇒ Wipers⇒ Wiper blades
- Camera window for assist systems ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
- Rain/light sensor in the area of the interior mirror ⇒ Rain/light sensor⇒ Caring for and 
cleaning the vehicle exterior
- Sensor for light functions ⇒ Rain/light sensor⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle 
exterior
Bonnet opening lever ⇒ In the engine compartment
Behind the Volkswagen badge: radar sensor for assist systems ⇒ Caring for and cleaning 
the vehicle exterior
Headlights ⇒ Lights⇒ Changing bulbs
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which will lead to fatal or severe
injuries if you do not observe the warning.
DANGER
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which could lead to fatal or severe
injuries if you do not observe the warning.
WARNING
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situations which could lead to slight or medium
injuries if you do not observe the warning.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol indicate situations which could cause vehicle damage if you do not
observe the warning.
NOTICE
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Stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage areas
Release lever for the bonnet ⇒ In the engine compartment
Centre console
Fig. 10 Overview of the upper section of the centre console.
Fig. 11 Overview of the lower section of the centre console (left-hand drive vehiclesyf.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 10:
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off function ⇒ Airbag 
system
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system
Hazard warning lights button ⇒ In an emergency
Infotainment system ⇒BookletInfotainment system, ⇒ Operation and display in the 
Infotainment system
Buttons for seat heating ⇒ Seat heating
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, 
ventilation and cooling
- With auxiliary heater ⇒ Auxiliary heater and ventilation
Key to ⇒ Fig. 11:
Lever for:
- Automatic gearbox ⇒ DSG dual clutch gearbox
- Manual gearbox ⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
Area for:
- MEDIA-IN socket, USB port , AUX IN socket ⇒BookletInfotainment 
system,
- Cigarette lighter ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter
- 12-volt socket ⇒ Electrical sockets
Buttons for:
- Assist systems for parking and manoeuvring ⇒ Parking and manoeuvring
- Driving profile selection ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active 
Control
Stowage compartment in the centre console ⇒ Stowage areas
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SymbolMeaning
Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system ⇒ Airbag system.
Front passenger front airbag switched off (PASSENGER AIR BAG
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Front passenger front airbag switched on (PASSENGER AIR BAG
yf ⇒ Airbag system.
The tank cap is not closed properly.
Lane keeping system (Lane AssistyfVZLWFKHGRQEXWQRWDFWLYH ⇒ Lane 
keeping system (Lane Assistyf.
ACC currently not available ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf.
Fault in DSG dual clutch gearbox: gearbox fault ⇒ DSG dual clutch 
gearbox.
Manual gearbox: high clutch temperature or clutch fault ⇒ Manual 
gearbox: selecting a gear.
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Area monitoring system (Front AssistyfLVGHDFWLYDWHG ⇒ Area 
monitoring system (Front Assistyf.
OR: Pedestrian Monitoring deactivated ⇒ Pedestrian Monitoring.
Fault in the adaptive chassis control (DCCyf ⇒ Driving profile selection 
and 4MOTION Active Control.
Turn signal, left or right ⇒ Lights.
Hazard warning lights switched on ⇒ In an emergency.
Depress the brake pedal. ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine,
⇒ DSG dual clutch gearbox, ⇒ Electronic parking brake.
The vehicle is being held by the Auto Hold function ⇒ Electronic 
parking brake.
Cruise control system (CCSyf ⇒ Cruise control system (CCSyfOR
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf.
Lane keeping system (Lane AssistyfLVVZLWFKHGRQDQGDFWLYH ⇒ Lane 
keeping system (Lane Assistyf.
The main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being
operated ⇒ Lights.
Manual gearbox: clutch is not transmitting the full engine torque
⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear.
ACC is active. No vehicle has been detected ahead ⇒ Adaptive 
Cruise Control (ACCyf.
When displayed in white: ACC is active. Vehicle detected ahead
⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf.
When displayed in grey: ACC not active. System is switched on, but
not regulating ⇒ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCyf.
Main beam control (Light AssistyfRUG\QDPLFPDLQEHDPFRQWURO
(Dynamic Light AssistyfLVDFWLYH ⇒ Lights.
Service alert / service due ⇒ Service interval display.
Mobile telephone battery charge level. Activated only with factory-
fitted mobile phone interface ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
The outside temperature is below +4°C (+39°Fyf ⇒ Instrument cluster.
The start/stop system is available, automatic engine stop is active
⇒ Start/stop system .
The start/stop system is not available.
OR: the start/stop system has switched on the engine automatically
⇒ Start/stop system .
Economical mode ⇒ Displays.
Note about information in the vehicle wallet.
Additional displays: trailer towing
SymbolMeaning
The ball head on the towing bracket is not locked ⇒ Trailer towing.
Trailer turn signal ⇒ Lights.
Additional displays: off-road mode
SymbolMeaning
When displayed in white: Hill Descent Control is active ⇒ Hill Descent 
Control.
When displayed in grey: Hill Descent Control not active. System
switched on, but not regulating ⇒ Hill Descent Control.
m/k/s562MKWhen displayed in white: Off-Road driving profile active ⇒ Driving 
profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control.
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Fuel gauge⇒ Fuel gauge.
Coolant temperature display ⇒ Coolant temperature display.
Current gear / selector lever position⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear or ⇒ DSG
dual clutch gearbox.
Information profiles
To select a specific information profile, go to the Views menu option in the display of the instrument
cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster menus. The Active Info Display shows additional information in the
centre of the dials ⇒ Fig. 15② depending on the information profile you have selected. The
following information profiles are available:
•Classic. No additional information shown.
•Consumption and range. Current consumption is shown graphically and average consumption
is shown digitally in the rev counter. The remaining range is shown digitally in the speedometer.
•Efficiency. Average consumption is shown digitally and current consumption is shown
graphically in the rev counter. In the speedometer, the symbol is shown if the current
driving style is fuel-efficient, and a graphic display helps the driver save fuel.
•Navigation. If route guidance is active: the remaining distance to the set destination and an
estimated time of arrival are shown in the rev counter, and arrows to aid navigation are shown
in the speedometer. If route guidance is inactive: the current altitude is shown in the rev
counter, and a compass is shown in the speedometer.
•Driver assistance. Graphic representation of various driver assist systems, or digital display of
the driving time in the rev counter. The speedometer meanwhile shows arrow navigation or a
compass.
•Off-road. Digital display of the steering angle and compass display in the speedometer. With
active Hill Descent Control: graphic display of the Hill Descent Control with speed display in the
speedometer.
Navigation map in the Active Info Display
With some vehicle equipment levels, the Active Info Display is able to display a detailed map. To
display this map, select the Navigation menu item in the instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster 
menus.
The map can be shown in either of two sizes. If the larger version is selected, the Active Info
Display dials will be smaller. To select the preferred map size:
•Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Instrument cluster menus to
switch between map sizes as required.
•OR: press the or arrow button on the multifunction steering wheel to select the
required map size. A frame appears around the selected option.
•Confirm the selection by pressing the button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Depending on the equipment level, navigation is shown on two displays or only one. The navigation
map be displayed on the Active Info Display and Infotainment system or only on the Infotainment
system display. In the latter case, only navigation arrows are shown on the Active Info Display.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and reduce engine noise.
Head-up Display
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The Head-up Display projects selected
information or warning messages from
the assistance systems or the
Infotainment system into the driver's
field of vision.
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•When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and
overloading the engine.
•The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine
damage may otherwise be incurred.
NOTICE

•To deactivate, press the or button again. The stored speed will be
deleted.
The warning can be set for speeds from 30 km/h (18 mphyfWRNPKPSK\f.
Some settings can be saved in the user accounts of the personalisation function and can
therefore change automatically when the user account is changed ⇒ Personalisation.
Changes depending on the instrument cluster version.
Not available in all countries.
Warning and information messages
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The system runs a check on certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is
switched on or while the vehicle is in motion. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning
symbols with information messages on the instrument cluster display ⇒ Warning and indicator lamp 
overview. An acoustic warning is also given in certain cases. The appearance of the information
messages and symbols can vary depending on the version of the instrument cluster.
In addition, a list of current malfunctions can be opened manually. To do so, open the Vehicle
status or Vehicle menu ⇒ Instrument cluster menus.
Priority 1 warning (redyf7KHV\PEROIODVKHVRUOLJKWVXSVRPHWLPHVWRJHWKHUZLWKDVLJQDOWRQH\f.
Do not drive on! Danger. Check the fault and correct the cause. Seek expert assistance if
necessary.Priority 2 warning (yellowyf7KHV\PEROIODVKHVRUOLJKWVXSVRPHWLPHVWRJHWKHUZLWKD
signal toneyf0DOIXQFWLRQVDQGLQVXIILFLHQWVHUYLFHIOXLGVFDQGDPDJHWKHYHKLFOHDQGFDXVHLWWR
break down. Check the fault as soon as possible. Seek expert assistance if necessary.Information
messageInformation about various procedures within the vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, some settings and displays may also appear in
the Infotainment system.
If several warning reports are detected, the symbols will appear for several seconds, one
after another. The symbols will continue to appear until the faults are rectified.
If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it
may not be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear
differently. If this is the case, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the malfunction
rectified.
Driver Alert System (recommendation for rest breaksyf
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The Driver Alert System informs the
driver if their driving shows signs of
tiredness.
Fig. 18 On the instrument cluster display: Driver Alert System.
Function and operation
The Driver Alert System determines the driving behaviour at the beginning of a journey and uses it
to evaluate the tiredness of the driver. This is compared to the behaviour of the driver while actually
driving. If the system detects that the driver may be tired, an acoustic warning signal will sound and
a message will appear in the instrument cluster display ⇒ Fig. 18. The message in the instrument
cluster display is displayed for about five seconds and may be repeated once. The last displayed
message is saved by the system.
The message on the instrument cluster display can be switched off by pressing the
button on the wiper lever or the button on the multifunction steering
wheel ⇒ Instrument cluster operation. The message can be displayed again on the instrument
cluster display using the multifunction display ⇒ Warning and information messages.
Functional limitations
The driving behaviour can be evaluated only when the speed is above 60 km/h (37 mphyfXSWR
approximately 200 km/h (125 mphyf.
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Country availability
At the time that this owner's manual went to print, Dynamic Road Sign Display was available in the
following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Displays
in addition to speed limits and overtaking restrictions, Dynamic Road Sign Display also detects the
sign which indicates that all restrictions have been lifted on motorways and main roads in Germany.
In all other countries, the current speed limit is displayed instead.
The road signs detected by Dynamic Road Sign Display are displayed on the instrument cluster
⇒ Fig. 19 and, depending on the version installed in the vehicle, also on the Infotainment system
⇒ Vehicle settings menu. In some equipment levels a notification also appears on the Head-up
Display ⇒ Instrument cluster.
Dynamic Road Sign Display textsCause and solution
No road signs available
The system is in the initialisation phase.
OR: the camera has not detected any
regulatory or warning signs.
Error: Dynamic Road Sign Display
System fault.
Go to a qualified workshop and have the
system checked.
Speed warning currently not available.
Fault in the Dynamic Road Sign Display system
speed warning.
Go to a qualified workshop and have the
system checked.
Dynamic Road Sign Display: clean
windscreen!
The area around the camera on the windscreen
is dirty.
Clean the windscreen.
Dynamic Road Sign Display is currently
restricted.
No data transmission from the Infotainment
system.
Check whether valid map data is loaded on the
Infotainment system.
OR: the vehicle is located in an area that is not
covered by the map stored on the Infotainment
system.
No data availableDynamic Road Sign Display is not supported in
the country in which you are currently travelling.
Switching Dynamic Road Sign Display on and off in the instrument
cluster display
The continuous display of road signs in the instrument cluster can be activated and deactivated in
the Infotainment system using the button or function button and the Vehicle,
and Driver assistance function buttons.
Display of road signs
After validation and evaluation of the information from the camera, the Infotainment system and the
current vehicle data, the activated Dynamic Road Sign Display shows up to three valid road signs
⇒ Fig. 19 with the accompanying additional signs:
1st position:The road sign that currently applies for the driver is shown on the left-hand side of the
display, e.g. a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mphyf ⇒ Fig. 19.2. position:traffic signs that do not
always apply (e.g. 100 km/h (60 mphyfLQZHW\f are shown in second place.Additional sign:if the
windscreen wiper is active while the vehicle is in motion, any road sign, for example with the
additional In wet conditions sign that now applies will be moved left to the first position.3.
position:Further road signs that do not always apply will be displayed in the third position, e.g.
overtaking temporarily not permitted ⇒ Fig. 19.
Speed warning function
When the Dynamic Road Sign Display detects that an applicable speed limit has been exceeded, it
will issue an acoustic warning signal and display a message on the instrument cluster display.
The speed warning can be set or completely deactivated in the Infotainment system using the
button or function button and the Vehicle, and Driver assistance
function buttons ⇒ Vehicle settings menu. The settings can be adjusted in increments of 5 km/h (3
mphyfZLWKLQDUDQJHEHWZHHQNPKPSK\f and 15 km/h (9 mphyfDERYHWKHSHUPLWWHGPD[LPXP
speed.
Trailer mode
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and a trailer with an electrical connection to the
vehicle, the display of road signs that may apply to the vehicle when towing a trailer, e.g. applicable
speed limits and no-overtaking signs, can be activated or deactivated in the Infotainment system