VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2012 Owners Manual

WARNING
Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or crushed causing a fire that can result in serious burns and vehicle damage.
x Always make sure that there are no lighters in the seat tracks or near other moving parts before adjusting the seats.
x Before closing a storage compartment, always make sure that no cigarette lighter can be activated, crushed, or otherwise damaged.
x 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
x 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
x 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.
x 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.

Storage compartment on the driver side

Fig. 120 On driver side: Storage compartment.

Storage compartment in the front center console

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

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

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.

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.
x 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.

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.

WARNING
Clothes or other items on the shelf behind the rear seat backrest may limit visibility, and cause accidents and severe personal injuries.
x Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.
x 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

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.