Get Parking and maneuvering -> Electronic parking brake Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door Third Generation (2024-2025)

NOTICE

Vehicle components that are low to the ground such as the bumpers, spoilers, and parts of the suspension may collide

with objects protruding up from the ground when they are driven over. The vehicle can be damaged.

Drive carefully over driveways, ramps, curbs and ﬁxed barriers, as well as when driving through dips.

Rear seat information

The function depends on the vehicle equipment.

If the ignition is switched off, a message appears in the Infotainment system to remind you not to leave behind passengers in

the rear seats ⇒

If a rear door was used prior to driving, a message will also be displayed in the instrument cluster and a warning tone will

sound if necessary. The warning tone can be set in the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system.

Rear seat information muted.

Electronic parking brake

The electronic parking brake secures

the parked vehicle to prevent it rolling

away. It can be used to brake the

vehicle in an emergency.

Fig. 148 In the center console: button for the electronic parking brake.

Switching on

The red warning light in the instrument cluster comes on when the vehicle is held securely in place.

1. When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the button for the electronic parking brake

ﬁg. 148.

The yellow indicator light in the

button comes on and the red

warning light in the instrument cluster comes on.

The electronic parking brake is engaged.

Switching off

1. Switch the ignition on.

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2. Press the brake pedal and press the

button.

The indicator light in the button and the red

warning light in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit will turn off.

Automatic switch-on if you leave the vehicle incorrectly

On vehicles with an automatic transmission, if the system detects that the vehicle has been exited improperly, it can switch on

the electronic parking brake automatically ⇒

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or

fatal injuries could result.

When parking the vehicle, always follow the steps of the parking procedure in the speciﬁed order ⇒ Parking.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red

the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display comes on after switching off the ignition.

warning light in

Automatic switch-off when starting to drive

If one of the following situations occurs when the driver door is closed, the electronic parking brake will release automatically

as you drive off ⇒

Automatic transmission: A gear is engaged and the accelerator pedal is pressed.

WARNING

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally pressed when the electronic parking brake is activated, this may release the

electronic parking brake. The vehicle will start moving. Accidents and serious injuries could result.

Do not press the accelerator pedal when the engine is running and a gear is engaged if the vehicle is to be brought

to a standstill.

Starting to drive on steep inclines or with increased vehicle weight

You can prevent the electronic parking brake from releasing automatically if you pull the

while starting to drive.

button upward for a short time

If more engine power is required when starting to drive, the electronic parking brake will release only after the

released.

switch is

This can make it easier to start driving when towing a heavy load.

Holding Force on Steep Inclines

If the gradient of the parking area is too steep, the vehicle may not be held securely in place.

The warning light in the instrument cluster display will flash red and a message will appear.

1. Park the vehicle in a different parking space with a lower gradient.

The vehicle is not held securely in place until the

indicator light stays on.

Driving through a car wash

If you would not like the electronic parking brake to switch on automatically, e.g. in a car wash, note the following:

1. Automatic transmission: Put the vehicle in neutral N.

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Emergency braking function

Only use the emergency braking function in an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped using the brake pedal ⇒

1. Pull and hold the

switch.

The vehicle will brake abruptly. A warning chime will also sound at the same time.

The electronic parking brake is switched on when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

The electronic parking brake is not designed for braking the vehicle, as doing so increases the braking distance. This

could result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always use the brake pedal to brake the vehicle and never the electronic parking brake unless it is an emergency.

Noises can be heard when you switch the electronic parking brake on of off. This may also occur during an automatic

check.

Troubleshooting

Electronic parking brake malfunction

The yellow central warning light comes on. The

display.

symbol with a message is additionally shown in the instrument cluster

There is a system malfunction.

1. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The electronic parking brake does not switch off

The requirements for switching off the electronic parking brake are not met ⇒ Electronic parking brake.

The 12 V vehicle battery is drained ⇒ Preparing and Performing a Jump-start.

Information about the parking systems

Safety instructions

WARNING

Parking systems are not a replacement for the driver's attention and can only operate within the limitations of the system.

The parking systems 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, serious injuries and death.

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

vehicle.

Always keep an eye on the direction of travel and the vehicle surroundings when parking.

Pay particular attention to small children, animals and objects when parking.

Do not allow the parking system's display to distract you from the trafﬁc around you.

Bear in mind that the parking system may not react if the vehicle approaches too quickly and will not issue a

warning.

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