Get Driving -> Hill Descent Control Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door Third Generation (2024-2025)

System function

The DSG^®automated transmission selects the optimum gear itself, depending on the present gradient and current speed.

The selector lever must be in the

selector lever position. Downhill speed control is not active in Tiptronic mode.

As the downhill speed control can only downshift as far as third gear, you may need to switch to Tiptronic mode on very steep

downhill stretches. In Tiptronic mode, manually shift into second or ﬁrst gear to use the engine's braking efﬁciency and reduce

the load on the brakes.

While downhill speed control is active, the start-stop system is automatically deactivated.

Automatically activating downhill speed control

If the gradient is greater than approximately 6%.

And: if the selector lever is in the

selector lever position.

In addition, if the cruise control system (CCS ) is switched off: if the speed is slower than approx. 80 km/h (approx.

50 mph).

Or: The brake is pressed.

If the cruise control system (CCS) is also active: if the saved speed is exceeded.

In addition, if Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC ) is switched off: if the speed is slower than approx. 80 km/h (approx.

50 mph).

Or: The brake is pressed.

If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is also active: if the saved speed is exceeded.

Downhill speed control deactivates automatically

When the gradient decreases.

If the transmission upshifts because the engine speed is greater than approximately 4500 rpm.

If the cruise control system (CCS) is also active: if the saved speed can be maintained.

If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is also active: if the saved speed can be maintained.

WARNING

The downhill speed control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. The

downhill speed control cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a

way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents due to unintentional vehicle movement. This can

cause serious or fatal injuries.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle.

Be aware that the downhill speed control cannot hold the vehicle on the incline or brake sufﬁciently going downhill

in every situation, for example if the ground is slippery or icy.

Always be ready to brake, in particular if the ground is slippery or icy.

Manually brake the vehicle if the vehicle moves faster despite downhill speed control.

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

Hill Descent Control

Hill Descent Control helps the driver

when traveling on slopes.

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System function

Hill descent control maintains the speed on all four wheels when driving forward or in reverse on steep inclines through

automatic braking interventions. The wheels will not lock up because the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) remains active.

When starting to drive downhill at speeds less then 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), the speed is limited to minimum 2 km/h

(approx. 1 mph) and maximum 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph). The driver can increase or decrease the vehicle speed within these

speed limits by pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.

However, there must be enough traction. Hill descent control cannot function as expected, if for example the hill is icy or if the

surface is greasy.

Displays

Depending on the driving situation, one of the following indicator lights will light up in the instrument cluster:

Hill Descent Control is active.

Hill Descent Control is not active.

If hill descent control is not active, the indicator light turns gray. The system is activated, but it is not regulating.

When is it active?

Hill descent control is automatically activated under the following conditions:

The vehicle engine must be running.

The speed must be less than 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), the

The gradient must be at least 10%.

indicator light appears in the instrument cluster display.

The brake pedal or accelerator pedal must not be pressed.

Hill Descent Control is deactivated if the speed is higher than 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), when the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal is pressed, or the gradient is less than 5%.

WARNING

Hill Descent Control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Hill

Descent Control cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a way

that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents due to unintentional vehicle movement. This can cause

serious or fatal injuries.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle.

Be aware that Hill Descent Control cannot hold the vehicle on the incline or brake sufﬁciently going downhill in

every situation, for example if the ground is slippery or icy.

Always be ready to brake, in particular if the ground is slippery or icy.

Manually brake the vehicle if the vehicle moves faster despite Hill Descent Control.

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

Driving Mode Selection and 4MOTION Active Control

Introduction

Via the driving modes, the driver can

adapt various properties of vehicle

systems to the current driving situation,

the desired driving comfort, and for an

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