lumbar support VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2021 Owners Manual

Fig. 79 On the left front seat: controls (type 1yf.
Fig. 80 On the left front seat: controls (type 2yf.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The following section contains a description of all possible controls. The number of controls may
vary depending on the version of the seat.
The seat may have a combination of mechanical and electrical controls.
The control elements are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
Adjusting the seat position (type 1yf
Key to ⇒ Fig. 79:
Move the lever to adjust the lumbar support.
Take your weight off the backrest and turn the handwheel to adjust the backrest.
Move the lever up or down, several times if necessary, to adjust the seat height.
Pull the lever to push the front seat forwards or backwards. The front seat must engage
after the lever has been released.
Adjusting the seat position (type 2yf
Key to ⇒ Fig. 80:
Take your weight off the backrest and turn the handwheel to adjust the backrest.
Move the lever up or down, several times if necessary, to adjust the seat height.
If necessary, pull or push the lever several times to adjust the angle of the seat cushion.
Raise the handle to slide the seat cushion forwards or backwards.
Pull the lever to push the front seat forwards or backwards. The front seat must engage
after the lever has been released.
Electrically adjusting the front seat
Fig. 81 Switches on the front left seat: adjusting the front seat forwards or backwards, adjusting the
backrest and the seat cushion for height and tilt.

Fig. 82 Switch on the front left seat: adjusting the lumbar support.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The control elements are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
The seat may have a combination of mechanical and electrical controls.
Adjusting the seat position
Pressing the switch in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 81:
ⒶSlides the seat forwards or backwards.ⒷAdjusts the angle of the seat cushion.ⒸRaises or lowers
the seat.ⒹAdjusts the angle of the backrest.
Adjusting the lumbar support
Press the switch in the corresponding area ⇒ Fig. 82
①Adjust the curve of the lumbar support forwards.②Adjust the curve of the lumbar support
backwards.③Adjust the curve of the lumbar support upwards.\bAdjust the curve of the lumbar
support downwards.
It may not be possible to adjust the seat electrically if the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle
battery is too low.
Starting the engine will interrupt the seat adjustment procedure.
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
Fig. 83 Front passenger seat: folding backrest forwards.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded forwards to a horizontal position.
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off if any items are to be transported on the front
passenger seat when folded forwards ⇒ Airbag system.
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
•Remove any items from the front passenger seat cushion ⇒.
•Lower the front passenger seat down as far as possible ⇒ Sitting position.
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric front seats can result in severe injuries.
•The electrical front seat adjustment also works when the ignition is switched off. Never
leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle.
•In the event of an emergency, stop the electrical adjustment by pressing another
switch.
WARNING
To avoid damaging the electrical components in the front seats, do not kneel on the seats
or apply sharp pressure at a single point on the seat cushion and backrest.
NOTICE

Massage function
Fig. 95 In the lower area of the driver seat: button for massage function.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
When the massage function is switched on, the lumbar support moves and massages the lumbar
region.
The in/out position of the lumbar support can be adjusted using the appropriate switch during a
massage ⇒ Sitting position.
Switching the massage function on or off
To switch on, press the button in the seat control panel. To switch off, press the
button again.
The massage function is switched off automatically after approximately ten minutes.
Lights
Turn signals
Switching turn signals on and off
Fig. 96 On left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
•Switch on the ignition.
•Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position:
Right turn signal.
Left turn signal.
•Return the turn signal and main beam lever to the basic position in order to switch off the turn
signal.
Go to a qualified workshop and have the vehicle checked if the acoustic signal does not sound
when a turn signal is switched on.
The front centre armrest can obstruct the driver's arm movements. This can cause
accidents and severe injuries.
•Always keep the stowage compartments in the centre armrest closed while the vehicle
is in motion.
•Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest. An incorrect seating position
can cause serious injury.
WARNING
The rear centre armrest must always be folded up while the vehicle is in motion in order to
reduce the risk of injury.
•The middle seat on the rear bench seat must never be used when the centre armrest is
folded down – neither by adults nor children. An incorrect sitting position can cause
severe injuries.
WARNING