Volkswagen Tiguan (2015 year). Instruction — part 14

WARNING

Incorrect calibration can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give no warning despite
dangerously low tire pressures. Make certain the tire inflation pressure of all tires is correct
before calibrating the system.

WARNING

Incorrect tire pressure can cause sudden tire failure, loss of vehicle control and serious
personal injury.

Always check and correct air pressure in all four tires, particularly after changing,

exchanging, or repairing tires.

After that, always make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to the correct tire pressure for the

tires installed on the vehicle. Then recalibrate the system so that it can properly monitor the
pressure in the tire.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) must be recalibrated using the MFI

whenever you remove and remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the
reinstalled or replacement wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even

if the tire pressure does not change

⇒ Resetting and recalibrating the benchmark tire

pressure.

See the tire pressure label

⇒ inflation pressure and the Owner's Literature for

recommended cold tire inflation pressure and other important information.

When replacing tires or wheel rims, always read and heed all of the information and

WARNINGS

⇒ Tires and wheels.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) must be recalibrated using the MFI

whenever you remove and remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the
reinstalled or replacement wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even
if the tire pressure does not change.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) stops working if there is an ESC/ABS malfunction.

⇒ Vehicle operation.

After a low tire pressure warning, the vehicle must stand and must not be driven for at least one

minute before the new benchmark tire pressures can be stored.

Storage areas

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Storage compartment in the front doors

Storage compartment on the driver side

Eyeglass storage compartment in the overhead console

Storage compartment in the front center console

Storage compartment in the front center armrest

Card holder

Glove compartment

Storage compartment in the rear center console

Other storage compartments

Store only lightweight or small objects in storage compartments.

Depending on options, there may be a factory-installed AUX-in jack, or Media Device Interface (MDI)

/ (MEDIA-IN) in the storage compartment in the front center armrest

⇒

fig. 123

.

More information:

Passenger compartment
Power locking system
Driver assistance systems
Interior care and cleaning

⇒ Booklet

Radio or ⇒ Booklet Navigation system

WARNING

Loose objects can be thrown around the inside of the vehicle when the vehicle is moving,
especially during sudden maneuvers and hard braking. This can cause serious personal
injuries and even make the driver lose control of the vehicle.

Never let animals ride in the vehicle's open storage compartments, on top of the

instrument panel, or on the shelf behind the rear seats.

Never put hard, heavy or sharp objects in these places or in articles of clothing or bags in

the passenger compartment.

Always keep storage compartments closed while driving.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from moving freely. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injuries.

Always make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.
Always fasten floor mats securely to the floor.
Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats.

Always make sure that nothing can fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or crushed causing a fire that can
result in serious burns and vehicle damage.

Always make sure that there are no lighters in the seat tracks or near other moving parts

before adjusting the seats.

Before closing a storage compartment, always make sure that no cigarette lighter can be

activated, crushed, or otherwise damaged.

Never leave a cigarette lighter in a storage compartment, on the instrument panel or in

other places in the vehicle. Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a
parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside
temperatures, particularly in summer. High temperatures could cause the cigarette lighter to
catch fire.

NOTICE

The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by hard or sharp

things on the shelf below the rear window

Do not keep any food, medicine, or other items sensitive to heat or cold in the vehicle. They

can be damaged or made unusable by heat or cold.

Things that are made of transparent materials (such as eyeglasses, magnifying glasses, or

transparent suction cups on the windows) can magnify sunlight and damage the vehicle.

The ventilation slots between the rear window and the luggage compartment cover must not be

blocked so that stale air can escape from the vehicle.

Storage compartment in the front doors

Fig. 119 In the driver door: Storage compartment.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There is a storage compartment in the driver and front passenger door.

⇒

fig. 119

(1)

.

Storage compartment on the driver side

Fig. 120 On driver side: Storage compartment.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

To open the compartment, pull in the direction of the arrow

⇒

fig. 120

.

To close, push up storage compartment until it latches.

Coin holders may be in this storage compartment.

Eyeglass storage compartment in the overhead console

Fig. 121 In the overhead console: Storage compartment.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

This storage compartment can be used for storing eyeglasses or other light objects.

To open, briefly press and release the storage compartment cover

⇒

fig. 121

(arrow).

To close, push the hatch up until it latches.

Storage compartment in the front center console

Fig. 122 In the lower center console: Storage compartment.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

This storage compartment can be used for storing small items or other light objects.

To open, fold the cover up from the bottom in the direction of the

⇒

fig. 122

(arrow).

To close, push the cover down until it latches.

The front center console storage compartment has a 12 Volt socket

⇒ 12 Volt sockets in the

vehicle.

Storage compartment in the front center armrest

Fig. 123 In the front center armrest: Storage compartment.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The sections of a center armrest can be opened separately to access the storage compartment.

A MEDIA-IN, AUX-in and 12 Volt socket may also be located in the storage compartment.

To open, press the button and lift up the center armrest completely in the direction of the arrow
⇒

fig. 53

.

To close the cover, you must first open the armrest completely. This will reset the height position, and
allow the cover to be closed completely.

WARNING

The center armrest can restrict the driver's arm movement and cause crashes and serious
personal injury.

Always keep storage compartments in the center armrest closed while driving.

WARNING

Never let a passenger, especially a child, ride on the center armrest.

There may be a factory-installed (MEDIA IN), Apple iPod

®

adapter, AUX-in or 12 Volt socket

located in the storage compartment in the front center armrest

⇒ Booklet

Radio or

⇒ Booklet

Navigation system.

Card holder

Fig. 124 In the lower part of the center console: Card holder.

Fig. 125 In the upper part of the center console: Card holder.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Both the lower part of the center console

⇒

fig. 124

and the upper part of the center console

⇒

fig. 125

may have a card holder (arrow) to store coins, gas cards, parking receipts or similar items, for
example.

To help prevent theft and unauthorized use, do not use a card holder to store ATM cards or

credit cards.

Glove compartment

Fig. 126 Glove compartment.

Fig. 127 Open glove compartment.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Key to

fig. 127

:

(1)

Holder for pen and notepad.

(2)

Notepad holder.

(3)

Air vent.

(4)

Owner's Manual.

Opening and closing the glove compartment

If necessary, unlock the glove compartment. It is locked when the key slot is vertical.

To open, pull the handle

⇒

fig. 126

.

To close, push the hatch up.

Owner's Manual slot

The Owner's Manual

⇒

fig. 127

(4)

is located in this slot and should always be kept there.

Holders

There is a pen holder

(1)

and a notepad holder

(2)

in the glove compartment.

Cooling the glove compartment

There is an air vent

(3)

in the back of the glove compartment. Cool air can be directed into the glove

compartment if the air conditioner is on. Open or close the air vent by turning it.

WARNING

An open glove compartment door can increase the risk of serious injury during sudden
braking or driving maneuvers or in a crash.

Always keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE

In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the
glove compartment behind the owner's manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through
these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and
damage the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.

Storage compartment in the rear center console

Fig. 128 Storage compartment in the rear center console.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

A storage compartment is located in the rear center console

⇒

fig. 128

.

Other storage compartments

Fig. 129 On the left in the luggage compartment: Side storage compartment.

Fig. 130 On the right in the luggage compartment: Side storage compartment.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Storage compartments in the luggage compartment

Additional storage compartments are located in the sides of the luggage compartment

⇒

fig. 129

and

⇒

fig. 130

.

To open, turn the latch counterclockwise and fold down the lid.
To close, fold the compartment lid all the way up and turn the latch clockwise.

Additional storage

In the front and rear center consoles.
In the front and rear door trim panels.
Coat hooks on the center door pillars and on the overhead grab handles in the rear.

Shopping bag hooks in the luggage compartment

⇒ Luggage compartment.

WARNING

Clothes or other items on the shelf behind the rear seat backrest may limit visibility, and
cause accidents and severe personal injuries.

Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.
Always use the built-in coat hooks only for lightweight clothing. Never leave any heavy or

sharp-edged items in the pockets that may interfere with airbag deployment and can cause
personal injury in a collision.

Cup holders

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Cup holders in the front center console

Cup holders in the rear center armrest

Bottle holders

There is a place for bottles in the open storage bins on the driver and front passenger doors. The

bottle volume must not exceed 49 oz (1.5 l) (front doors)

⇒

.

More information:

Interior care and cleaning

WARNING

Improper use of beverage holders can cause injuries.

Never put hot drinks in the cup holders. During normal or sudden maneuvers, sudden

braking or in a collision, hot liquid can be spilled and cause burns!

Make certain that bottles or other items cannot fall into the driver's footwell while the

vehicle is moving and interfere with the movement of the pedals.

Never put heavy cups, food or other heavy items in the cup holders. Heavy items can fly

through the passenger compartment in a crash and cause serious injury.

Use the bottle holders only for standard beverage bottles holding no more than 16.9 oz

(0.5 l).

WARNING

Hot or freezing temperatures in the passenger compartment can cause closed bottles to
explode or break.

Never leave closed bottles a very hot or cold vehicle.

WARNING

Bottles and other things can fall into the driver's footwell and interfere with the pedals while
driving.

Make sure that bottles cannot fall into the driver's footwell during driving to avoid

obstructing the pedals.

Use the bottle holders only for standard beverage bottles holding no more than 49 oz

(1.5 l) (front doors).

NOTICE

Never put open drinks in the cup holder when the vehicle is moving. The drinks can spill and
damage the vehicle, including the electrical system.

The cup holder has inserts that can be removed for cleaning.

Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 131 In the front center console: Cup holders.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Opening the cup holder compartment

Slide the cover to the rear

⇒

fig. 131

.

Closing the cup holder

Slide the cover forward.

Cup holders in the rear center armrest

Fig. 132 In the rear center armrest: Cup holders.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

In order to use the cup holder in the rear center armrest, the padded armrest must be pulled off

WARNING

Always keep the armrest folded up when the vehicle is moving to reduce the risk of injury.

Never let anybody, especially children, ride on the rear center armrest or in the center

position on the rear seat when the armrest is folded down. An improper seating position can
increase the risk of serious injury in a crash.

Power outlets

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Electrical devices can be connected to the vehicle sockets.

The connected devices must be in good working order.

More information:

Storage areas
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
Consumer information

WARNING

Improper use of electrical sockets and electrical devices may start a fire and cause severe
personal injury.

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Sockets and connected devices can be

used when the ignition is switched on.

If the connected device gets warm, immediately switch it off and disconnect the power

supply.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the electrical system, never connect any accessories such as a

solar panel or vehicle battery charger to a 12 Volt socket.

Only use accessories which have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility with a

motor vehicle.

To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical consumers

connected to the 12 Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.

Never connect devices to a 12 Volt socket that draw more than the maximum wattage the

socket can supply. Drawing too much power can damage the vehicle electrical system.

Please turn off the engine when you stop for any length of time.

The vehicle battery will drain if you use electrical equipment when the engine is not running.

Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.

Operating electrical devices near the windshield-integrated antenna may interfere with AM radio

reception.

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 133 In the luggage compartment: 12 Volt socket.

Fig. 134 Rear center console: 12 Volt socket.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Maximum power draw

Socket

Maximum power draw

12 Volt

120 watts

The maximum power draw at any one socket must never be exceeded. Electrical devices should have
information on them that says how much power they draw.

If 2 or more electrical devices are connected at the same time, the total power draw of all connected

devices must never be more than 190 watts

⇒

.

12 Volt socket

The 12 Volt socket works only when the ignition is switched on.

If the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the vehicle battery will be drained by any device that
is plugged in and turned on. For this reason, never use the electrical socket unless the engine is
running.

To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical devices connected to a 12
Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.

The vehicle may have 12 Volt sockets at the following places:

In the storage compartment in the lower front center console.
In the storage compartment in the front center armrest.

In the luggage compartment

⇒

fig. 133

.

In the rear center console

⇒

fig. 134

.

NOTICE

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may

be damaged.

Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies

with applicable guidelines.

Never feed current into the socket, with a solar panel, for example.

Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.