2013 Tiguan Quick-Start Guide
The information within this guide must be used in conjunction with the information in the Volkswagen Owner’s Manuals. Refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for all information and warnings. By using this guide, you acknowledge that you are aware of and have read the warnings and information provided in the Owner’s Manual on the topics in this guide and will use this information to augment that material. Your Tiguan comes standard with turbo power, wrapped in a stylishly smaller package.
Bluetooth® Technology Text * BT to 50467 to watch the Bluetooth video. Message and data rates may apply. Phone button Pairing your phone First, check your phone’s compatibility at www.vw.com/bluetooth. The multi-function display (or your RNS 315 screen) will then show a PIN.** Start the ignition. Your car’s Bluetooth system will be in “discovery” mode for the next three minutes. (If your car is equipped with an RNS 315 touchscreen display, power it on.
Optional RNS 315 Audio and Navigation Enter a destination Change the route settings Press the NAV hard key. The system will automatically display the fastest route. You can also have the most economical or shortest route displayed. Tap the flag icon on the touchscreen. This will allow you to enter the address. NAV hard key Enter the state first, then the city, the street, and the number. Within the Navigation screen, press the SETUP hard key. Choose ROUTE OPTIONS.
iPod® Adapter To connect your device, here’s all you need to do. RNS 315 Premium VIII First, note that your iPod music player must be Generation Four or newer.* First, note that your iPod music player must be Generation Four or newer. Connect it to your car’s MDI cable. Connect it to your car’s MDI cable. Press the MEDIA hard key. Audio from your device will play through your speaker system. Press the MEDIA-IN soft key until the external audio device is shown in the display.
Cruise Control Text * CC to 50467 to watch the Cruise Control video. Message and data rates may apply. Activate Rocker Switch • L ocate the cruise control stalk on the left hand side of the steering column. • Turn the switch on top of the cruise stalk to the ON position. • The speedometer icon will appear in the multi-function display. *Do not text while driving.
Manual Climate Control Cool the interior Defrost the windshield Turn the temperature dial to MAX A/C. Heat the interior Turn the temperature dial to HI. • Turn the temperature dial to HI. Turn the fan speed to 6. Turn the fan speed to 4. • Turn the fan speed to 4. The air recirculation light will come on automatically. Turn the vent dial to the • Turn the vent dial to the Turn the vent dial to the setting. setting. setting. • The A/C light will come on automatically.
Manual Seats Adjust your seat forward or back Adjust your seat height Use the lever directly beneath your left side. • Pull up on the handle under the driver’s seat. • Rock forward or back to a comfortable position. Pull up to raise the seat and down to lower. • Release the handle to lock the seat in place. Recline your seat Turn the dial on the lower rear of your seat and lean forward or back to adjust your seat angle.
Windshield Wipers Intermittent From the OFF position, move the wiper stalk one click up to activate the intermittent setting. The switch at the top of the stalk rotates to vary the time interval between each wipe. The farther the switch is moved to the right, the shorter the interval between each wipe will be. Wash Pull the stalk toward you to spray washer fluid. Continuous Turn on rear wiper LOW: From the OFF position, move the wiper stalk two clicks up.
Key Fob Programming Customize which doors lock or unlock when you press the key fob “Single door” unlocks only the driver’s door. First, make sure your vehicle is parked. Your car won’t let you do this while you’re driving. “Vehicle side” unlocks the doors on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Press the button with the menu icon located on the steering wheel until you see the “Settings” screen on the multi-function display. Press the up or down arrows to select an option.
Important Safety Warnings BLUETOOTH® WARNINGS • Collisions and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Speaking on or using a phone while driving can distract the driver from traffic. • Select the volume settings so that the acoustic signals from the outside are still audible (for example, the sirens of emergency rescue vehicles). Observe legal regulations.
• Always be careful when closing the Panoramic sunroof. • Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding the pinch protection to close the Panoramic sunroof! • Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed against the edge of the roof; injuries may result. PREMIUM VIII WARNINGS Distracting the driver from traffic can lead to collisions and injuries. Using the radio system while driving can distract from traffic. • Observe legal regulations.
