Get Transporting -> Luggage compartment features Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

Fig. 173 In the luggage compartment: Tie-down (general example).

Tie-down.

Tie-downs are located in the luggage compartment to secure loose objects and luggage with the help of lines, ﬁxation belts or securing straps ﬁg. 173.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tie-down straps or tensioning straps could break during braking maneuvers or an accident. This could result in objects being thrown

through the vehicle interior and causing serious or fatal injuries.

Use only suitable and undamaged tie-downs, ﬁxing and tensioning straps.

Secure cords, ﬁxation belts and tensioning straps diagonally and tightly across the items placed on the luggage compartment ﬂoor, and fasten the cords,

ﬁxation belts and tensioning straps securely to the tie-downs.

Make sure that the upper edge of the load is above the tie-downs, especially on ﬂat objects.

Follow the signs about storing cargo in the luggage compartment, depending on the vehicle equipment.

Never secure a child restraint to the tie-downs.

WARNING

Elastic tensioning straps must be stretched for securing to the tie-downs and are therefore under tension. If elastic tensioning straps slip off and spring back

toward your body, the hooks attached to them may cause serious injuries.

Protect your eyes and face when securing and releasing the straps.

Always secure elastic tensioning straps to the tie-downs in the front part of the luggage compartment ﬁrst. Then pull them to the loading edge. Secure the

elastic tensioning straps to the tie-downs so that they will spring away from your body if they come off.

Suitable straps and cargo securing systems are available from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Shopping bag hooks

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Fig. 174 In the luggage compartment: shopping bag hooks.

Fold-out shopping bag hooks.

You may have shopping bag hooks in your luggage compartment for hanging light shopping bags.

WARNING

Luggage or other items tied to the shopping-bag hooks may tear off and be thrown into the vehicle interior during a braking maneuver or accident. This may

cause you to lose control of the vehicle and result in serious or fatal injuries.

Never use the shopping bag hooks to tie down pieces of luggage or objects.

Only hang lightweight items, up to a maximum of 2.5 kg (approximately 5.5 lbs), from the shopping bag hooks in the vehicle.

Load-through hatch

Fig. 175 In the rear seat backrest: Open load-through hatch.

Release button.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a load-through hatch behind the center armrest in the rear seat backrest for transporting long objects, such as

skis, inside the vehicle.

Opening load-through hatch

1. Press the release button ﬁg. 175

and fold the luggage compartment pass-through forwards ⇒

2. Open the trunk lid.

3. Insert long objects from the luggage compartment side and slide them forward through the load-through hatch.

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4. Secure objects with the safety belt.

5. Close the trunk lid.

Closing the load-through hatch

1. Fold the luggage compartment pass-through backwards and press it ﬁrmly into the catch until it securely engages ⇒

. The red marking on the release

button ﬁg. 175

must no longer be visible.

WARNING

Folding and unfolding the load-through hatch in an uncontrolled or careless manner may result in serious injury or death.

Never fold the luggage compartment pass-through forward or back while driving.

When folding up the pass-through, make sure that the safety belt does not become trapped or damaged.

Keep hands, ﬁngers, feet and other body parts away from the pivot range of the pass-through when folding it forward or back.

Always check that the red mark on the catch indicator is not visible when the pass-through is in the upright position. A red marking indicates that the

luggage compartment pass-through is not locked into place.

If the luggage compartment pass-through is folded down or is not securely engaged, no passengers, especially children, are to be transported on this

seat.

Removable luggage compartment light

Fig. 176 In the luggage compartment (right-side): Removable luggage compartment light.

Light button.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there is a removable light in a bracket in the luggage compartment ﬁg. 176.

When ﬁtted, the removable luggage compartment light acts as a luggage compartment light.

Removing the removable luggage compartment light from the bracket

1. Take hold of the removable luggage compartment light in the area ﬁg. 176.

2. Pull the removable luggage compartment light out of the bracket in the direction of the arrow.

Using the removable luggage compartment light

The removable luggage compartment light is equipped with magnets. After it is removed from the bracket, the light can be attached to surfaces such as the vehicle

body ⇒

Depending on the design, the brightness can be set to two levels:

1. Press the button ﬁg. 176.

The light will switch on at full brightness.

2. Depending on the design, press the button ﬁg. 176 again to set the brightness to 50%.

3. Press the button ﬁg. 176 again to switch off the removable luggage compartment light.

Stowing the removable luggage compartment light in the luggage compartment

1. Switch off the removable luggage compartment light and push it into the bracket in the opposite direction to the arrow ﬁg. 176.

Replacing the batteries

The batteries of the light are recharged when the removable luggage compartment light is ﬁtted in the bracket and the engine is running.

If the removable luggage compartment light is no longer providing the desired level of brightness, the batteries should be replaced.

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1. Remove the removable luggage compartment light from the bracket.

2. Remove the battery cover with a thin object below the area ﬁg. 176.

3. Replace the batteries with batteries of the same voltage, size and speciﬁcations, ensuring that you follow the installation position for the batteries.

4. Push the battery cover onto the removable luggage compartment light until the cover audibly engages.

NOTICE

Incorrect transport of the removable light can cause damage.

Securely stow the removable luggage compartment light in the bracket in the luggage compartment before beginning driving.

NOTICE

Using conventional batteries or unsuitable batteries could result in damage to the removable luggage compartment light and the vehicle electronics.

Only use batteries with the same speciﬁcations as the original batteries.

Trailer towing

Introduction

If equipped correctly, the vehicle can be used to tow a trailer.

Driving a trailer not only increases the vehicle load, but requires more concentration from the driver.

The increased weight from towing affects vehicle wear, fuel consumption, and vehicle performance and may shorten the service intervals.

If the vehicle is driving with a heavy load, functions such as the air conditioner power may be reduced or deactivated to prevent the vehicle from becoming stranded

in trafﬁc.

The load that a vehicle is able to pull decreases under the following conditions:

Driving on slopes.

Driving at high altitudes.

Driving in high outside temperatures.

Driving with a fully loaded vehicle, e.g. with passengers and luggage.

Driving at high speeds.

Vehicles with a start/stop system

Before trailer towing using towing brackets which have not been retroﬁtted by Volkswagen, the start/stop system must be manually deactivated and remain

deactivated during the entire trailer towing process ⇒ Start-stop system.

Trailer with function check for the lighting

No trailer with tail lights and brake lights that require a function check for the tail light or brake light in order to be approved may be operated on this vehicle. Please

consult the trailer manufacturer to ﬁnd out what approval applies to your trailer.

Unused ball mount

Swivel the ball mount or remove it if there is no trailer, bicycle rack or similar attached to the ball mount. This is especially applicable if the vehicle's license plate or

lighting is obscured by the unused ball mount. Note the country-speciﬁc regulations for using a ball mount ⇒

Special conditions

Before driving with a trailer, please note that the functions of the assistance and parking systems may be limited.

DANGER

Transporting persons in a trailer can cause life-threatening injuries and may be against the law.

Never transport anyone in a trailer.

WARNING

Using the trailer hitch incorrectly can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Install and use the trailer in accordance with the instructions provided by the corresponding manufacturer.

Only use the ball mount if it is undamaged and secured correctly.

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