Get Driving -> Start/Stop system Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door Third Generation (2024-2025)

Remove the vehicle key as follows:

Vehicles with an automatic transmission::

1. Press and release the lock button in the selector lever.

2. Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.

Start/Stop system

Start-stop system

Function description

The start-stop system automatically switches the engine off shortly before and when the vehicle comes to a halt and when

stationary.

The engine always restarts automatically when required for the vehicle and the identiﬁed situation.

The function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on.

Indicator lights

Information about the current status is shown in the instrument cluster display.

When indicator light

comes on, the start-stop system is available and the automatic engine stop is active.

If the

indicator light is lit, the start-stop system is not available or the start-stop system has automatically started the

engine.

Further information about start/stop mode can be found in the Infotainment system by pressing the

key and the Vehicle, Selection, Vehicle status function keys.

button or function

Conditions for Automatically Restarting the Engine

If you take your foot off the brake pedal or you press the accelerator pedal.

If the vehicle interior heats up or cools down signiﬁcantly.

If the vehicle starts to move.

If the electrical voltage in the 12-volt vehicle battery falls.

If the steering wheel is moved.

Conditions that Can Prevent Automatic Engine Shutdown

The driver is not wearing their safety belt.

The driver door is opened.

The engine hood is open.

A minimum engine temperature has not been reached.

The temperature in the vehicle interior is not within the preset temperature values or the humidity is too high.

The air conditioner's defrost function is switched on.

The charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery is insufﬁcient.

The temperature of the 12 V vehicle battery is too low or too high.

The vehicle is on a large uphill or downhill gradient.

The steering wheel is signiﬁcantly turned.

The reverse gear is engaged.

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Park Assist is activated.

Selector lever position is engaged.

If the conditions for automatic engine switch-off are only achieved during a stationary phase, then the engine may also switch

off at this point, e.g. if the defrost function is switched off.

Manually deactivating and activating the start-stop system

Fig. 121 In the lower section of the center console: Button for the start-stop system.

Manually deactivating the start-stop system:

1. Press the

button in the center console.

When the start-stop system is deactivated, the indicator light on the button comes on ﬁg. 121.

Always manually deactivate the start-stop system when driving through water.

Manually activating the start-stop system:

1. Press the

Each time you press the

If the start-stop system has switched the engine off, it restarts as soon as the system is deactivated by pressing the

button in the center console again ﬁg. 121.

button, the instrument cluster display will show the status of the start-stop system.

butto

In some cases, you may need to restart the engine manually, e.g. if the hood or the driver door is opened. Pay attention to

the relevant message on the instrument cluster display ⇒

If the temperature is above approx. 38 °C (100 °F), the start-stop system may be automatically deactivated.

For case of vehicles with Driving Mode Selection, the start-stop system is automatically activated if the Eco driving mode is

selected.

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WARNING

If the start-stop system is activated during work in the engine compartment, the motor may start suddenly. This can cause

accidents and serious injuries.

Always deactivate the start-stop system when working in the engine compartment.

WARNING

When the engine is switched off, certain vehicle systems do not work or only work in a limited way, such as the brake

booster or power steering. As a result, you must use more force for steering and you must apply more pressure on the

brake pedal to stop. When the vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and serious or

fatal injuries.

Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

When the engine is switched off, the airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not function. This can cause serious or fatal

injuries in the event of accidents.

Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

If the ignition is switched off, the steering lock can engage and you would no longer be able to steer the vehicle. When the

vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents, and serious or fatal injuries.

Never switch off the ignition when the vehicle is in motion.

NOTICE

If the start-stop system is used for a very long period of time at very high outside temperatures, this can damage the 12-

volt vehicle battery.

Avoid using the start-stop system at very high outside temperatures.

Troubleshooting

The engine does not start automatically

1. Start the engine manually ⇒ Start the engine.

2. Manually deactivate the start-stop system ⇒ Start-stop system.

3. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system inspected.

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

Automatic transmission

Selector lever

When the ignition is switched on, the

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