VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2014 1.G Owners Manual

Eyeglass storage compartment in the overhead console

Fig. 119 In the overhead console: Storage compartment.

Storage compartment in the front center console

Fig. 121 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. 123 In the lower part of the center console: Card holder.

Fig. 124 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. 125 Glove compartment.

Fig. 126 Open glove compartment.

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. 127 Storage compartment in the rear center console.

Other storage compartments

Fig. 128 On the left in the luggage compartment: Side storage compartment.

Fig. 129 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. 130 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.