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VW Tiguan 2021 Owner's Manual ➜ Service

Indication Autonomy  
acoustic warning, and above approx. 120 km/h (75 mph), a  
permanent acoustic warning. In addition, the control indicator  
illuminates on the instrument panel display. This warning is  
required by law and cannot be changed.  
Approximate distance in km (miles) that can still be traveled if  
the same driving style is maintained.  
Indication AdBlue autonomy or Autonomy  
Some settings can be saved in personalization  
function user accounts and can therefore be changed  
automatically when switching user accounts ÿ p. 40.  
Approximate distance in km (miles) that can still be traveled with  
the current level of the Ad Blue® tank while maintaining the  
same driving style.  
The indication appears from a range of less than approx. 2400  
km (1491 miles). and cannot be disabled.  
Service  
Indication Average speed  
The average speed is displayed after traveling 100 m  
tros (328 feet) approx.  
Service Menu  
Set a speed warning  
Various settings can be made in the Service menu depending  
on the equipment.  
Vehicles without a multifunction steering  
wheel: 1. Select Warning at --- km/h or Warning at --- mph.  
Open the Service menu  
1. Select the Autonomy information profile in the  
2. To save the current speed and activate the lever ad  
instrument panel.  
warning, press the wiper  
button.  
2. Hold down the button on the multifunction steering wheel for  
approx. 4 seconds.  
3. Adjust the speed in the course of approx. 5 seconds with  
3. You can now navigate the menu using the keys on the  
multifunction steering wheel in the normal way.  
the rocker button on the window wiper lever. Then prtehses  
key  
or wait a few seconds.  
Reset Service Interval Indicator  
The speed is saved and the warning activated.  
Select the Service menu and follow the instructions on the  
instrument panel display.  
4. To deactivate it, press the key again  
reset oil service  
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Select the Reset Oil Service menu and follow the instructions  
The saved speed is deleted.  
on the instrument cluster display.  
ments.  
Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel:  
1. Select Warning at --- km/h or Warning at --- mph.  
Reset Trip Odometer  
Select the Reset trip menu and follow the instructions on the  
2. To save the current speed and activate the multi steering  
instrument panel display.  
wheel ad  
warning, press the function  
key.  
Engine Distinctive Letters (LDM)  
3. Adjust the speed in the course of approx. or the steering  
wheel  
Select the Engine Callsigns menu . The letters  
5 seconds with the multifunction  
Engine badges are displayed on the instrument cluster display.  
keys. Then press the key or wait a few seconds.  
set the time  
The speed is saved and the warning activated.  
Select the Time menu and set the correct time using the arrow  
keys  
and .  
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4. To deactivate it, press the key again  
The saved speed is deleted.  
Copyright  
To consult information about the rights of  
The warning can be set for speeds between 30 km/h (18  
mph) and 250 km/h (155 mph).  
author, select the Copyright menu.  
Depending on the country, at speeds above 80 km/h  
(50 mph) approx. an ad is issued once  
3. 4  
Driver Information  
Consultation of the service date in the infotainment system:  
Service Interval Indicator  
1. Depending on the version, press the infotainment  
Information about services appears on the instrument  
cluster display and in the infotainment system.  
key or function button.  
and open the Vehicle menu of the system  
Or: Depending on the version, press the key or the  
function button  
At Volkswagen, a distinction is made between oil change  
services and inspections. The service interval indicator  
reports the date of the next service that includes an engine  
oil change and the next inspection due.  
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2. Depending on the version, open the Settings menu .  
3. To view information about the services, select the Service  
menu option.  
There are various versions of instrument panels and  
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster: The service date  
infotainment systems, which is why the versions and  
indications on the screens may vary.  
can only be checked via the Service menu ÿ p. 3. 4.  
Reset Service Interval Indicator  
On vehicles with a fixed oil change service interval, the  
service intervals are already predetermined.  
If the service interval indicator has not been reset after  
service or inspection, it can be done as follows:  
For vehicles with a flexible oil change service interval, the  
intervals are calculated individually. You only have to carry  
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster: The service  
interval indicator can only be reset via the Service menu  
ÿ p. 3. 4.  
out an oil change service when the vehicle needs it. This  
also takes into account the conditions in which the vehicle  
is used and the individual driving style. The service notice  
Do not reset the indicator between service intervals;  
otherwise, the indications will be incorrect.  
is displayed for the first time 30 days before the date on  
which the oil change service is due. Remaining kilometers  
and time are always rounded to 100 km (miles) and full  
days, respectively.  
If the oil change service interval is manually reset, the  
service interval display changes to a fixed service interval,  
also on vehicles with the flexible oil change service interval.  
notice of service  
The service message goes off after a few  
If a service or inspection is due soon, a warning will  
seconds if the engine is running or by confirming  
appear when the ignition is switched on.  
the message on the instrument panel.  
The indicated figure is the kilometers that can still be  
On vehicles with a flexible service interval, if the 12-  
traveled or the time remaining until the next service.  
volt battery has been disconnected for a long period  
of time, it will not be possible to calculate the time remaining  
until the next oil change service. Hence the service interval  
indicator may show incorrect calculations. In this case, the  
maximum permissible maintenance intervals must be taken  
into account.  
Service  
When it is time for an oil change service or inspection, an  
audible signal will sound when the ignition is switched on  
and the spanner symbol may appear for a few seconds in  
the instrument cluster display, asfowlleolwl ainsgoinedicoaf tihoens:  
Inspection now!  
Hour  
Oil service now!  
Oil service and inspection now!  
Setting the time in the infotainment system 1.  
Depending on the version, press the button or the  
Check the date of services  
infotainment function button.  
and open the Vehicle menu of the system  
With the ignition on, the engine off and the vehicle  
stationary, it is possible to consult when the current  
service must be carried out:  
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Or: Depending on the version, press the key or the  
function button  
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Hour  
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2. Depending on the version, open the Settings menu .  
It is bound by the laws of physics and only works  
within the limits of the system. Do not let the  
increased comfort provided by the fatigue  
detection system induce you to take any risks that  
compromise safety. When you go on long journeys,  
take long enough breaks regularly.  
3. To adjust the time, select the Time & Date menu  
option.  
Setting the time on the digital instrument cluster,  
Basic version  
1. Open the Service menu ÿ p. 3. 4.  
2. Select the Time menu .  
· The driver is always responsible for determining  
his ability to drive.  
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3. Set the correct time with the key  
· Never drive when you feel tired.  
· The system does not always detect driver  
fatigue. Please note the information in the  
section Limited operation.  
Sancio detection system  
· In some situations, the system may mistakenly  
interpret an intentional maneuver as a sign of  
driver fatigue.  
Introduction to the topic  
· In the case of the so-called microsleep, no  
no strong warning!  
· Take into account the indications on the  
instrument panel screen and act accordingly.  
The fatigue detection system has only been  
designed for driving on highways and roads in  
good condition.  
Fig. 24 On the instrument panel screen: fatigue  
detection symbol.  
In the event of a fault, have the system  
checked by a qualified specialist workshop.  
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.  
The fatigue detection system informs the driver  
when it deduces that he is tired from his  
behavior at the wheel.  
Limitations of the fatigue detection system  
The fatigue detection system records the driver's  
driving behavior at the start of a journey and, based  
Please note on  
page 36.  
,at the beginning of this chapter,  
on this, performs an assessment of fatigue. This is  
continually compared with current driving behaviour.  
If the system detects driver fatigue, it reports this  
acoustically as well as visually with a symbol and a  
supplementary message on the instrument panel  
display ÿ fig. 24. The instrument cluster display  
warning is displayed for approx. 5 seconds and, if  
necessary, is displayed a second time. The system  
saves the last notice that occurred.  
The fatigue detection system is subject to certain  
system limitations. The following conditions may  
cause the system to function in a limited way or not  
at all:  
— speeds less than 60 km/h (37 mph) approx. —  
speeds greater than 200 km/h (125 mph)  
approx.  
Funcionament condition  
— sections with curves  
Driving behavior is only assessed at speeds between  
approx. 60 km/h (37 mph) and 200 km/h (125 mph).  
— bad roads  
— adverse weather conditions — driving  
in a sporty style — driving with heavy or  
long trailers ÿ p. 293 — severe driver distraction  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of the fatigue detection  
system cannot overcome the limits imposed  
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Driver Information  

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