VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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. In the front center console: Cup holders.

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

Sockets

Applicable only in the United States
Sockets in the vehicle

Fig. In the luggage compartment: 12 Volt socket.

Fig. Rear center console: 12 Volt and Volt socket (if equipped).

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 sockets 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:
x In the storage compartment or in the front center console.
x In the storage compartment in the front center armrest.
x In the rear center console.
x In the luggage compartment.
Volt socket
The socket can only be used if the engine is running ⇒ .
Connecting an electrical device: Insert the plug as far as it goes into the socket in order to unlock the
integrated child-proof lock. There is electricity in the socket only after the child-proof lock is unlocked.

LED display on the socket
Green continuous light: The child-proof lock is unlocked. The
socket is operational.
Red flashing light: Malfunction such as over-current or
overheating cutoff

Temperature shutoff
The inverter in the Volt socket shuts off automatically above a certain temperature. The shutoff
prevents overheating in case of excessive power consumption of connected devices or at high
ambient air temperatures. The inverter switches back on automatically after a cool-down period.
Connected devices which were left switched on come back on again. For this reason, switch off
connected electrical devices if the inverter switches off due to overheating.
DANGER
High voltage in the electrical system!
x Never spill liquids on the socket. Improper use of a volt socket can cause electrical shock,
burns, and other serious personal injuries.
x Do not connect adapters or extension cords to the Volt socket. Otherwise, the integrated
child-proof lock is switched off and the socket is live.
x Do not stick objects, such as knitting needles, into the contacts of the Volt socket.
NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may
be damaged.
x 12 Volt socket:
– 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.

x Volt socket:
– Do not connect devices or plugs which are too heavy, such as a grid power supply adapter or
cord, directly onto the socket.
– Do not connect lamps containing neon tubes.
– Only connect devices to the socket whose voltage is consistent with the voltage of the socket.
– For devices with a high starting current, the integrated over-current shutoff will prevent them
from being switched on.
Some devices may not work very well when connected to the Volt socket due to low wattage.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.
Applicable only in Canada
Sockets in the vehicle

Fig. In the luggage compartment: 12 Volt socket.

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:
x In the storage compartment or in the front center console.
x In the storage compartment in the front center armrest.
x In the rear center console.
x In the luggage compartment.
NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may
be damaged.
x 12 Volt socket:
– 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.
x Volt socket:
– Do not connect devices or plugs which are too heavy, such as a grid power supply adapter or
cord, directly onto the socket.
– Do not connect lamps containing neon tubes.
– Only connect devices to the socket whose voltage is consistent with the voltage of the socket.
– For devices with a high starting current, the integrated over-current shutoff will prevent them
from being switched on.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.

Starting and stopping the engine