VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2013 1.G Workshop Manual

Warning light

x Pull the rear hatch down and close it securely so that the latch engages.
x Check the rear hatch to make sure it is securely latched.
Locking the rear hatch
If you unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, but do not open either a door or the rear hatch in about
the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This feature helps prevent you from
leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.
It is only possible to lock the rear hatch when it is securely closed and latched.
x The power locking system also locks the rear hatch.
x If the rear hatch of a locked vehicle is unlocked with the q button on the remote control vehicle
key, it will lock again right after it is closed.
x A closed but unlocked rear hatch automatically locks at speeds about 5 mph (10 km/h).
WARNING
Improper or unsupervised closing of the rear hatch can cause severe injuries. Never close
the hatch when someone is in the way.
x Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially
with the rear hatch left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the rear hatch shut,
becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold
depending on the season. Temperatures can quickly levels that can cause unconsciousness
or death, particularly to small children.
Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing
the rear hatch.

Power windows

Switches in the driver door
Key to fig. 33:
(1) For the windows in the front doors.
(2) For the windows in the rear doors.
(3) Safety switch.
Opening or closing windows

Function Action
Opening: Press the switch.
Closing: Pull the switch.
Stopping automatic window movement: Press or pull the switch again.
_ The safety switch (3) deactivates the power windows in the rear doors. The yellow indicator light in the switch comes on.
The power windows operate only when the ignition is switched on.
You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened. When the vehicle key has been removed from the ignition and the driver door or front passenger door has been opened, the power windows cannot be opened or closed.
A separate button for controlling the window is located in the front passenger door.
Power windows – features

x From inside the vehicle, pull up and hold the switch for the driver window until all windows and the sunroof are closed
From outside the vehicle (vehicles with Keyless Access), hold your finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows close
Convenience closing first closes the windows and then the power sunroof.
WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
x When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children, remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power win-dows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front pas-senger door has not been opened.
x Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power windows and keep them from being opened and closed.
If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection, will not work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right away.

Power sunroof

Applicable only in Canada
Opening and closing the power sunroof

Fig. 34 In the headliner: Rotary switch for the power sunroof. A: Turn the rotary switch to slide the sunroof
open or closed. B: Press or pull the switch to tilt open or to close.

The sunshade opens automatically when the power sunroof opens if the shade was previously com-
pletely closed or in front of the glass roof. The sunshade remains in the previous position and does not
close automatically with the sunroof. The sunshade cannot be closed completely until the power
sunroof is closed.
If your power sunroof will not close properly, do not try to close it yourself, doing so can cause serious
and expensive damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Special know-
ledge and tools are required to close the power sunroof if it will not close on its own. To help prevent
damage to the sunroof, have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility help you close and repair the power sunroof.
The comfort position (2) provides sufficient ventilation without loud wind noise.
Applicable only in the United States
Opening or closing the power sunroof

Fig. 35 In the headliner: Rotary switch for the power sunroof. A: Turn the rotary switch to slide the sunroof
open or closed. B: Press or pull the switch to tilt open or to close.

Function Switch position Action
To tilt open the tilting roof
fully:
(4) Push the rear part of the switch briefly.
To stop the one-touch
feature:
(4) or (5) Push or pull switch again briefly.
To set an intermediate
position: (4) to (5) Pull or push the rear part of the switch briefly
until the desired position is reached.
To close fully: (5) Pull the rear part of the switch briefly.

The power sunroof only works when the ignition is on. You can still open or close the power sunroof
for several minutes after you switch off the ignition, as long as the driver or front passenger door has
not been opened.
All procedures are interrupted as soon as the rotary switch is operated.
The sunshade opens automatically when the power sunroof opens if the shade was previously com-
pletely closed or in front of the glass roof. The sunshade remains in the previous position and does not
close automatically with the sunroof. The sunshade cannot be closed completely until the power
sunroof is closed.
If your power sunroof will not close properly, do not try to close it yourself, doing so can cause serious
and expensive damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Special know-
ledge and tools are required to close the power sunroof if it will not close on its own. To help prevent
damage to the sunroof, have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility help you close and repair the power sunroof.
The comfort position (2) provides sufficient ventilation without loud wind noise.
Applicable only in the United States
Opening or closing the sunshade

Fig. 36 In the headliner: buttons for sunshade.