Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Checklist

Observe the following points before and during every drive for your own safety, the safety of all passengers and others ⇒ :

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  Check proper function of lights and turn signals.

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  Check tire pressure (Tires and wheels) and fuel level (Refueling).

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  Make sure that all windows are clean.

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  Store items and all luggage safely in the storage compartments and in the rear hatch.

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  Always make sure that nothing keeps the pedals from moving freely.

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  Make sure that children are properly secured by a restraint system appropriate for their size and weight Child safety and child restraints.

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  Properly adjust front seats, all head restraints and mirrors to the correct height Adjusting the seating position.

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  Wear shoes that give your feet a good grip, and that give you a feel for the pedals.

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  Make sure that the floormat on the driver side is properly fastened and cannot interfere with the pedals.

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  Assume a proper seating position before the vehicle starts to move and keep this position while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same Adjusting the seating position.

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  Properly fasten your safety belt before driving the vehicle and wear your safety belt properly at all times while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same Safety belts.

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  Only transport as many passengers as there are seats and safety belts available.

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  Never drive if your driving ability has been impaired, for example by medication, alcohol or illegal drugs.

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  Never let passengers or phone calls distract you while driving and never take your attention off the road while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment or accessories.

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  Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions.

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  Always obey traffic laws and speed limits.

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  On long trips make frequent rest stops – at least once every 2 hours.

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  Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds to weight and size.

Warning

Always observe posted speed limits and use common sense. Your good judgment can mean the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being seriously injured in a crash or other kind of accident.

Regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important both for operational and driving safety and to help prolong your vehicle's service life. Always follow the scheduled maintenance intervals in the ⇒BookletWarranty and Maintenance,, especially for changing the brake fluid. Hard use, frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very dusty areas, trailer towing, and other factors may make it necessary to have the vehicle serviced more frequently. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more information.

Driving in other countries

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject