Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual:  Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Break-in period 

⇒ Parts and accessories 

⇒ Operating fluids and equipment 

⇒ Repairs and technical modifications 

⇒ Repairs and other things that can affect Advanced Airbag performance 

⇒ CB radio equipment 

⇒ Notice about data recorded by vehicle control modules 

⇒ Using a cellular phone in a motor vehicle when it is not connected to the vehicle telephone antenna - some important things to know 

⇒ Lift points for the vehicle 

More information:

• Safety belts ⇒ Safety belts 

• Airbag system ⇒ Airbag system 

• Trailer towing ⇒ Trailer towing 

• Sockets ⇒ Sockets 

• Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ Braking, stopping, and parking 

• Cruise control system (CCS) ⇒ Cruise control system (CCS) 

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) 

• Working in the engine compartment ⇒ Preparations for working in the engine compartment 

• Engine oil ⇒ Engine oil 

• Engine coolant ⇒ Engine coolant 

• Vehicle battery ⇒ Vehicle battery 

• Exterior care and cleaning ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning 

• Interior care and cleaning ⇒ Interior care and cleaning 

• Consumer information ⇒ Consumer information 

• ⇒BookletRadio,

• ⇒BookletRadio & Navigation system,

• ⇒BookletMobile phone package,

Warning

Inappropriate spare parts and accessories as well as unprofessionally performed work, modifications and repairs can cause vehicle damage, accidents and serious personal injuries.

• Volkswagen strongly recommends to only use accessories approved by Volkswagen and Genuine Volkswagen Parts^®. These parts and accessories have been evaluated by Volkswagen for their suitability, reliability and safety.

• Have repairs and vehicle modifications performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities have the required tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information, and trained personnel to properly replace any airbag in your vehicle and assure system effectiveness in a crash.

• Only install parts on the vehicle that are consistent with factory-installed parts with respect to design and characteristics.

• Never store, mount or attach objects, such as cup or phone cradles, on or next to the airbag module covers or within the airbags deployment zones.

• Only use wheel rim/tire combinations approved by Volkswagen for the respective vehicle type.