VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2013 1.G Owners Manual

(G) /5 inch ( 1 mm)
WARNING
Improper or incorrect connections to the vehicle electrical system can cause malfunctions
that affect the entire vehicle electrical system and cause accidents and serious personal
injury.
x Never connect the electrical system of the trailer directly to the electrical connections of
the rear lights or other unsuitable power sources. Use only a suitable connector to provide
power to the trailer. Use only a suitable connector to provide power to the trailer.
x Have any trailer hitch retrofit or other work on a trailer hitch done by a qualified workshop.
WARNING
An improperly installed or unsuitable trailer hitch can cause the trailer to separate from the
towing vehicle and result in a major accident with serious personal injuries.
Only use trailer hitches that are approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle and model.
Maximum permissible trailer weight

NOTICE
Exceeding the gross weight ratings can cause extensive vehicle damage that is not covered by
any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.
NOTICE
Towing a trailer of any kind with a vehicle that has DSG automatic transmission will cause
overheating and expensive engine as well as other damage to your vehicle that will not be
covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Never install a trailer hitch on one of these
vehicles.

Storage areas

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 compartments in the driver door

Fig. In the driver door: Storage compartment.

Coin holders may be installed in this storage compartment.
Eyeglass storage compartment in the overhead console

Fig. In the overhead console: Storage compartment.

Storage compartment in the lower center console

Fig. In the lower center console: Storage compartment.

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. In the lower part of the center console: Card holder.

Fig. In the upper part of the center console: Card holder.

Glove compartment

Fig. Glove compartment.

Fig. Open 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.
Rear center console storage compartment

Fig. Storage compartment in the rear center console.

Other storage compartments

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

Fig. On the right in the luggage compartment: Side storage compartment.