Service Training

Self Study Program 896803

Tiguan Overview
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Volkswagen Academy
Printed in U.S.A.
Printed 3/2008
Course Number 896803

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 Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Occupant Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Powertrain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Electrical System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Heating and Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Knowledge Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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models. always refer to the latest electronic
This Self-Study Program is not a Repair Manual. service information.
 Introduction
Introduction

The Tiguan with its many highlights opens the market Already the name has stirred up quite a furor.
segment of compact SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) for 350,000 readers of the German automotive magazine
Volkswagen. Although often referred to as Touareg’s AutoBild chose the name Tiguan, a word creation
little brother, the Tiguan has a solid character of its made up of TIger and LeGUAN (Leguan is the
own and establishes new standards in the areas of German word for Iguana). This self-study program
chassis, engine, and comfort. will demonstrate how the Tiguan lives up to its name.

Features such as the chassis off-road functions, off- Enjoy your self-guided study.
road navigation, and bumpers that allow negotiating
inclines up to 18 degrees assure the Tiguan’s
success.

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Introduction

Where is the Tiguan

manufactured?
The compact SUV Tiguan 2008 is manufactured State-of-the-art production and logistics methods
for Volkswagen by Auto 5000 GmbH in Wolfsburg, have proven successful since the start of vehicle
Germany, in addition to the successful Touran production at Auto 5000 GmbH in November 2002.
compact van. These methods are continuously improved by
implementing innovative concepts, resulting in the
Production starts with the body and goes all the way flexible design of the assembly line which is now
through the paint shop and on to final assembly at being used for both Touran and Tiguan production.
the Auto 5000 GmbH plant.
Touran models are not sold in North
America.

The Auto 5000 GmbH Volkswagen Manufacturing Plant, Wolfsburg

Hall 8 Assembly

Hall 9 Paint Shop

Hall 10 Body Construction

Halls 3a and 4 Body Construction

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 Overview
Overview

The Auto 5000 GmbH is a subsidiary of Volkswagen A decisive success factor was the close interaction
AG and its production facilities are located at the of working and learning. The consistent qualification
headquarters of the Volkswagen group in Wolfsburg. and continuous training of the employees had even
been stipulated in a separate qualification labor
The project “5000 x 5000” (5000 workplaces at 5000 agreement.
DM) initiated the fast-paced success story of Auto
5000 GmbH in the fall of 1999. The primary goal of The factory accommodates a “Learning Factory”
Auto 5000 GmbH was to prove that it was possible for each division serving as a place of learning and
to create new and secure workplaces in Germany communication and providing a platform for the
and, at the same time, build an automobile that employees to exchange their experiences.
was able to compete internationally. The success of
Auto 5000 GmbH speaks for itself and confirms the
concept. Over 750,000 Touran models have already
left the production plant.

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Overview

The Tiguan 2008 by Volkswagen

• Radio Navigation System RNS 510

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

• B-Pillar with Two Stability Zones

• Parking Assistant

• Brake System with

Roll-Over Prevention

• Bumper with 18° Incline Angle

• Electromechanical Steering
with Axially Parallel Drive


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• Panorama Sliding Sunroof

• All-Wheel Clutch Generation IV

• Back-Up Light In Rear Bumper

• Trailer Hitch Preparation

• Electromechanical Parking Brake with Planetary Gear

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Overview

Technical Data
Overall Dimensions and Weights

36.42 in. 35.35 in.

102.52 in. (2604 mm)
(925 mm) (898 mm)
174.29 in. (4427 mm)
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66.50 in.
(1686 mm)

61.81 in. (1570 mm) 61.85 in. (1571 mm)

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71.22 in. (1809 mm)
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Overall Dimensions Weight/Additional Data
Length 174.29 in. (4427 mm) Gross Vehicle Weight 4784 lb (2170 kg)
Width 71.22 in. (1809 mm) Empty Weight without 3408 (1546 kg)
Height 66.50 in. (1686 mm) Driver
Wheelbase 102.52 in. (2604 mm) Maximum Roof Load 220 lb (100 kg) *
Track Width, Front 61.81 in. (1570 mm) Tow Load (Braked) 2200 lb (998 kg)
up to 12% gradient
Track Width, Rear 61.85 in. (1571 mm)
Tank Capacity 16.9 gal (64 liters)
Drag Coefficient 0.37
* With roof rail.


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Interior Dimensions

1.18 in.
39.06 in. (30 mm)
(992 mm)
39.02 in.
14.76 in.
(991 mm)
(375 mm)

40.12 in. 13.50 in. 27.28 in. 15.00 in.

(1019 mm) (343 mm) (693 mm) (381 mm) S404_011

33.35 in.
(847 mm) 28.94 in.
(735 mm)
82.13 in.
(2086 mm)

30.35 in.
(771 mm)

41.46 in.
(1053 mm)

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Interior Dimensions and Capacities
Interior Length 69.21 in. (1758 mm) Head Room Front 39.06 in. (992 mm)
(Maximum) Head Room Rear 39.02 in. (991 mm)
Trunk Capacity 23.77 ft (673 liters) *
3
Shoulder Room Front 56.22 in. (1428 mm)
Trunk Capacity with 56.10 ft3 (1589 liters) ** Shoulder Room Rear 54.76 in. (1391 mm)
Folded Down Backrest
(Maximum)
* Depending on equipment and rear seat bench
position.
** Depending on equipment


 Body

Body

Body Structure
The front end and the center platform of the Tiguan
body is based on the body design of the Passat. The
A5 Jetta/Rabbit design was used for the rear end of
the vehicle. The combined structure is a completely
new engineering development.

Design engineering’s primary focus was comfort and

crash properties without losing sight of lightweight
construction. Reaching the target objectives for both
on-road and off-road use presented a challenge.

The high standards that were achieved are reflected

in the superior static and dynamic stiffness, resulting
in a good lightweight quality figure.

Lightweight quality L = 2.4

(e.g. Rabbit, L = 2.5)

The lightweight quality figure is derived from the

relationship of vehicle mass to vehicle size and
stiffness.

Body-Chassis Connection

To achieve the SUV capabilities of the Tiguan, the

body was raised to increase ground clearance. The
axles were positioned lower which raises the body.

The mounting position of the front axle was lowered

1.22 inches (31 mm) and that of the rear axle 1.61
inches (41 mm).

Larger wheels provide additional ground clearance.


 Body

Sheet Steel (< 20,305 psi)

High-Strength Sheets (26,107 – 31,908 psi)

Higher-Strength Sheets (34,809 – 60,916 psi)

Super High-Strength Sheets, Press-Quenched

(145,038 psi)

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B-Pillar

The special feature of the B-pillar is its single-piece

construction with two stability zones. Partial press-
quenching gives the upper section a very high
strength to withstand extreme stresses. The lower
section has a lower stability and higher deformability
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Body

Body Innovations
Door Design

The front and rear doors are of conventional Front Door with Subassembly Carrier
construction and consist of a door base body and
a bolted-on subassembly carrier. The door locks,
window lifts, and loudspeakers are pre-assembled on
each carrier.

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Rear Door with Subassembly Carrier

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 Body

Taillamps

The taillamps are assembled with the help of two Lateral

mounting screws and a lateral guide into which the Guides

taillamps are inserted until they engage.

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Threaded
Two threaded bushings with hexagon sockets are Bushing for
Gaps
located under the mounting screws and are used to
set the gaps.

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Body

Storage
The storage design of the Tiguan offers ample
storage space for large and small items.

• Glove Compartment with Cooling Feature

• Storage Trays in the Instrument Cluster

• Storage Pockets in the Front Door Trim Panels

and Beverage Holders for Bottle Sizes up to
1.6 Quarts (1.5 Liters)

• Storage Trays in the Center Console (Depends on the Equipment):

Up to Four Cup Holders (Two Front, Two Rear)
Connector Sockets
Armrest with Extra-large Storage Compartment, or
Armrest with Small Storage Compartment and CD Changer

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 Body

• Roof Console with Sunglass Tray and Three Additional

Compartments Lined with Rubber Pads with Solid-Roof Version

• Storage Pockets in the Rear Door Trim Panels and

Beverage Holders for Bottles up to 1.6 Quarts (1.5 Liters)

• Cup Holders in the Rear Center Armrest

• Trunk with Different Loading Area Levels

and Storage Options as well as Cargo
Management for the Storage of a Wide
Variety of Items

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 Occupant Protection

Occupant Protection

Safety Features
Air Bags and Seat Belts

The airbag triggering system consists of Airbag

Control Module J234 in the front area of the frame
tunnel with three internal acceleration sensors, two
sensors in the longitudinal vehicle direction and one • Driver and Passenger Airbag
in the lateral vehicle direction as well as four external
sensors for side-crash detection. Two of them are
designed as pressure sensors and are located in the
two front doors and two lateral acceleration sensors
are located in the area of the C-pillars.

• Seat Belt Fastening Prompt for

Driver and Passenger

• Seat Belt Pretensioner and Force

Limiter for the Front Seats

• Seat Belt Force Limiters for

the Rear Outer Seats

• Optional Rear Side Airbags in Connection

with Seat Belt Pretensioners for the Rear
Outer Seats

• Three-Point Safety Belts on all Seats

• LATCH Anchors on the Rear Outer Seats

• Pressure Sensors in the Front Doors

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 Occupant Protection

• Head Airbags for Front and Rear Occupants

• Side Airbags in the Front Seats

• Acceleration Sensors in the C-Pillar Areas

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 Engine

Engine

2.0-Liter TSI Turbocharged Engine

The 2.0-Liter TSI Turbocharged engine is a

completely new design with the following features:

• Chain-driven camshafts
• Balance shafts integrated into block
• Belt-driven coolant pump
• New oil filter location
• Piston colling jets bolted to crankcase
• New crankcase breather
• Spur teeth on crankshaft, gear wheel module, and
vibration damper
• Intake camshaft with continuously variable valve
timing
• New high-pressure fuel pump
• Direct fuel injection ssp891803_004

2.0L TSI Turbo Technical Data 2.0L TSI Turbo Torque and Power
lbs-ft Nm hp kW
Type 4-cylinder in-line
Displacement 121 cu. in. (1984 cm3) 243 330 221
165 165

Bore 3.2 in. (82.5 mm) 221 300 201

150 150

Stroke 3.7 in. (92.8 mm) 199 270 181

135 135

Valves per cylinder 4 177 240 161

120 120

Compression ratio 9.6 : 1 155 210 141

105 105

Maximum power 200 hp (147 kW) 133 180 121

90 90

Horsepower
output at 5100 – 6600 rpm
111 150
150 101
75 75
Maximum torque 207 lbs - ft (280 Nm)
Torque

89 120 80
60 60
at 1800 – 4700 rpm
66 90 60 45
Engine management Bosch MED 17.5 45

Camshaft Variable to 60-degree crank 44 60

60 40
30 30

adjustment angle 22 30
30 20
15 15

Fuel type Premium Plus unleaded

2000 4000 6000
recommendation Premium unleaded Engine Speed (RPM)
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Regular unleaded with slight
reduction in power
Exhaust gas ULEV 2, three-way catalytic
treatment converters with oxygen
sensor regulation

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 Engine

Engine and Transmission

Combinations
The Tiguan with the 2.0-Liter TSI turbocharged
engine can be combined with a six-speed manual or
a six-speed automatic transmission.

Six-Speed Manual Transmission 0A6 (FWD)

• Six-Speed Manual Transmission 0A6 is available on
front-wheel-drive vehicles.
• Six-Speed Automatic Transmission 09M is
available on both front-wheel-drive and 4Motion
vehicles.
– The six-speed automatic transmission 09M
has been adapted to the Tiguan frame.

Six-Speed Automatic Transmission 09M (FWD and

4Motion)
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Notes

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Powertrain

Powertrain

Haldex All-Wheel Drive Clutch

Generation IV
The power transfer through the multiplate pack Advantages
of the Haldex all-wheel drive clutch generation IV • Clutch selection independent from the driving
is nearly identical to the previous Haldex models. situation
Generating the pressure with an electrical pump is a • Rapid torque built-up through pilot control
new feature. • Permanent rear wheel drive capacity
• Unrestricted compatibility with the slip control
Torque transfer is determined by the All Wheel Drive
systems (e.g. ESP, ABS)
Control Module J492 by changing the aperture of
Haldex Clutch Control Valve N373. Speed differences
For information on this topic, refer to
between front and rear axle are no longer a
the Self-Study Program 861803 Tiguan
prerequisite for activating the all-wheel drive clutch.
Haldex All-Wheel Drive.

Technical Features
• Electro-hydraulically controlled multiplate clutch
• Integrated in the rear axle drive
• Simplified hydraulic circuit
• Optimized demand-controlled pump selection

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 Chassis

Chassis

Overview
The Tiguan chassis combines typical passenger car
driving characteristics on the road with superb off-
road capabilities. These demanding requirements
on the Tiguan chassis were achieved by the further
development and modification of the A5 and B6
chassis components.

• Stop Absorber in Front

Suspension Dampers

• Ground Clearance:
7.68 inches (195 mm)

• Brake System: ABS/ESP TRW 450 EBC

with Roll-Over Prevention (ROP)

• Tire Monitoring System

• Revised Steering
Column Clamping

• Electro-Mechanical Steering with

Parallel Axle Drive and Torque
Steer Compensation

• ESP Sensor Unit G419 is integrated in the

Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Control
Module J540.

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 Chassis

• Electromechanical Parking Brake

with Planetary Gear and New
Switch in the Center Console

• Weight-Optimized Rear Auxiliary

Frame made of High-Strength Steel

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Chassis

Front Axle
The front axle is basically the McPherson axle with
lower A-arms and wheel-guiding spring struts. The
sub-frame and the A-arms are made of aluminum.
There are six connecting points between sub-frame
and body. This provides the body with a very high
rigidity.

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Stop Absorbers

The newly developed shock strut on the front axle is Shock is absorbed by the compression of the boot.
equipped with a plastic boot acting as stop absorber The stop absorber is also equipped with oil boreholes
when the vehicle rebounds. allowing the absorber oil to escape. This results in a
hydraulic shock absorbing effect.
This stop absorber helped to improve chassis
comfort characteristics during off-road driving.

Wheel Wheel Deflects

Rebounds Completely
Absorber Rod

Stop Absorbers

Shock
Absorber
Oil

Conventional
Shock
Oil Absorption
Boreholes
Bellows

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Rear Axle
The rear axle of the Tiguan is based on the four-link Rear Axle for Front-Wheel Drive
4Motion rear axle from the Passat. The aluminum
sub-frame was replaced by a weight-optimized new The 4Motion rear axle is also used for the front-
development of high-strength steel elements. In wheel-drive version of the rear axle. Only the
addition, new vibration absorbers are used. They propeller shaft, the rear differential, and the drive
have a large oil capacity. This prevents the absorber shafts are omitted. Wheel suspension and wheel
oil from becoming too hot during off-road driving. bearings of the front-wheel-drive version are
installed.
4Motion Rear Axle

The rear axle of the Passat is used on the 4Motion

Tiguan. The absorption characteristics, the springs
and stabilizers are adapted corresponding to the axle
loads.

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Chassis

Electromechanical Steering
with Axially Parallel Drive
Electromechanical steering with belt-driven ball
screw drive and an axially parallel electric motor
are used. This new design provides a shock-free,
sensitive, precise, and powerful steering system.
Functions such as tracking correction and counter-
steer support are integrated.

Torque Rod Steering Wheel Torque Sensor

Electric Motor
(Axially Parallel Arrangement)

Steering Pinion Ball Screw Drive

Power Steering
Control Module J500
Belt Drive

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Torque Steer Compensation High Torque Small Torque

Around the Around the
Torque steer compensation is a new function of Vertical Axis of Vertical Axis of
the electromechanical power steering system for the Wheel the Wheel
front-wheel-drive vehicles. It prevents sideways
pulling during acceleration with powerful engines
and drive shafts with different lengths. The two
drive shafts also have different angles of deflection,
so different torques are generated on the wheels
around the vertical axis during acceleration. These
torque variations can cause a sideways pull. This
torque steer is compensated for automatically by the
electromechanical power steering system.
Different Angles of Deflection
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Steering Column
The Tiguan steering column can be adjusted by about
2 inches (50 mm) in height and 2 inches (50 mm) in
length. The steering column is locked mechanically.

Steering Column Clamp

The operating lever of the steering column clamp is

made of plastic and has been placed ergonomically
at the left side. This helps to improve crash safety in
the knee area significantly without requiring the use
of a knee airbag.

The locking mechanism and the force required to

lock the steering column clamp have been revised to
improve ease of handling.

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Brake System
Brake Equipment
Hydraulic Unit
All Tiguan models have the same brake equipment.

• Front brake: Diameter 12.28 x 0.98 inches

(312 x 25 mm), with bolted steering knuckle.
• Rear brake: Diameter 11.26 x 0.47 inches
(286 x 12 mm), with electromechanical parking
brake.

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ABS Control
ABS/ESP TRW EBC 450 Module J104

The ESP system by TRW, already known from the Hydraulic

Unit
2006 Passat, has been modified for the Tiguan
and its off-road characteristics. The Tiguan has the
following additional ABS/ESP function in addition to
those already known from other Volkswagen models:

• Roll-Over Prevention (ROP)

The ROP is a roll-over prevention especially for
vehicles with a high center of gravity.

ESP and hydraulic brake assistant (HBV) are standard

equipment on the Tiguan. Power Supply Brake Pressure
for the Hydraulic Sensor 1 G201
Pump S404_057

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 Chassis

Electromechanical Parking Brake

with Planetary Gear

Tiguan standard equipment includes an

electromechanical parking brake with a new Planetary Gear
in the Actuator
planetary gear.

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The button for the electromechanical parking brake is

located together with the pushbutton for Auto Hold
in the center console.

The Electromechanical Parking Brake Pushbutton for

Electromechanical
Switch cannot be removed from the top Parking Brake in
of the center console without breaking the Center Console
the holding clips. It must be removed
from below with the center console
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 Electrical System

Electrical System

Fuse Boxes and Relay

Locations in the Vehicle
Electrical System
Mounting Locations

Electrical Box,
In the Engine Compartment, Left Side

Series Fuse Box,

In the Engine Compartment, Left Side

Relay Bracket,
Above the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519,
Below the Dashboard, Left Side

Relay Bracket,
On the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519,
Below the Dashboard, Left Side

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 Electrical System

Fuse Holder,
On the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519,
Below the Dashboard, Left Side

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Electrical System

Networking
The Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533
constitutes the interface for the communication of
T16 b J220
the data bus systems:

• CAN data bus drive

• CAN data bus comfort J745
• CAN data bus infotainment
• CAN data bus station wagon
J667
• CAN data bus diagnostics J285
J362 a
The following data bus systems are added in series
in the form of bus subsystems following a CAN data
bus system:
J533 J520 J394
• LIN data busses
• CAN data bus sensor
J503
• CAN data bus cornering lamps R

Transmission Speeds J519

• CAN data bus drive: 500 kBit/s

J525 J386 J388
• CAN data bus comfort: 100 kBit/s
• CAN data bus infotainment: 100 kBit/s
• CAN data bus sensor: 500 kBit/s
• CAN data bus station wagon: 500 kBit/s R190** J387 J389
• CAN data bus diagnostics: 500 kBit/s
• CAN data bus cornering lamps: 500 kBit/s
• LIN data busses: 19.2 kBit/s

CAN Data Bus Drive J412

CAN Data Bus Comfort
CAN Data Bus Infotainment
CAN Data Bus Sensor
a CAN Data Bus Station Wagon
b CAN Data Bus Diagnostics

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 Electrical System

G419 D Ignition/Starter Switch

J540 E221 Control Module in Steering Wheel
G85 Steering Angle Sensor
G197 Magnetic Field Sensor for Compass
J217* J446 J104 G397 Rain/Light Recognition Sensor
G419 ESP Sensor Unit
H8 Alarm Horn
J104 ABS Control Module
J136 Memory Seat/Steering Column Adjustment Control
J492 J500 Module**
J217 Transmission Control Module (TCM)*
J220 Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM)
J668
J234 Airbag Control Module
J245 Power Sunroof Control Module
J255 Climatronic Control Module
J285 Instrument Cluster Control Module
J234 J362 Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module
G85
J386 Driver Door Control Module
J387 Front Passenger Door Control Module
J245 E221
J388 Left Rear Door Control Module
J389 Right Rear Door Control Module
D J393 Comfort System Central Control Module
J255 J136**
J394 Roof Blind Control Module
J527 J400 Wiper Motor Control Module
J412 Operating Electronics and Telephone Control
Module
J446 Parking Aid Control Module
J492 All Wheel Drive Control Module
J500 Power Steering Control Module
G397 J400 J503 Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module
J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
J520 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module 2
J525 Digital Sound System Control Module
J393 J527 Steering Column Electronic Systems Control
Module
J533 Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface
H8 J540 Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Control Module
J667 Left Headlamp Power Output Stage
J668 Right Headlamp Power Output Stage
J745 Headlamp Range/Cornering Lamp Control Module
J772 Rear View Camera System Control Module
R Radio
J772 G197 CAN Data Bus Cornering Lamp R190 Digital Satellite Radio Tuner**
LIN Data Busses T16 16-Pin Connector (Diagnostic Connector)
CAN Data Bus Line * Only for automatic transmission
LIN Data Bus Line ** Only North-American Region (NAR)
K Line (Diagnostic Data Line)
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 Infotainment

Infotainment

Radio Systems in the Tiguan

The Premium 7 and RNS 510 radios are available for
the Tiguan.

Premium 7 Radio

The Premium 7 radio with satellite radio has the

following features:

• CDC 6 disc in dash

• CD changer ability
• External CD changer (optional)
• MP3 compatible
• CD-R compatible
• Amplifier
• Satellite Radio
• Two tuners
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Radio Navigation System RNS 510

• Touch-sensitive 6.5-inch TFT color display with a

resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.
• Final stage with four times 20-Watt output.
• Satellite, FM, and AM Radio.
• DVD drive for navigation, audio, and video.
• Integrated hard disk to store navigation and audio
data.
• Integrated SD memory card reader.
• Playback functions for MP3 and WMA audio data.
• Additional map presentation in 3-D bird’s-eye-view.
• TMC function (the current traffic reports are S404_903

stored) and Traffic Alert and Road Flow Data

capable combined with Sirius service package.
• Can be controlled via multifunction steering wheel.
• Video function allowed when vehicle is not in
motion.

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 Infotainment

Antennas
Antenna Connection for Premium 7 Roof Antenna

The AM/FM reception for the Premium 7 radio is AM/

through the roof antenna. FM1

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Antenna Connection for RNS 510 Power Supply,

Rear Window Heater
If the Tiguan is equipped with the RNS 510, in
addition to the roof antenna, the antenna structure in FM FM
the rear window is used for twin-tuner operation in Antiresonant Antiresonant
Circuit Circuit
the FM range.
Roof Antenna

AM and FM reception as well as the signals for the

navigation system (GPS) are received via the roof AM/
antenna. An FM impedance converter is required FM1

for the connection of the second FM tuner via the

rear window antenna. In addition, the rear window FM2
heating circuit must be isolated from the rest of FM Impedance Converter
the vehicle electrical system through two FM
GPS
antiresonant circuits because of signal handling.

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Infotainment

Roof Antenna

Apart from the antenna structures in the rear or side Antenna Base with Integrated Antenna Electronics
windows and the proven shark fin roof antenna, a
new roof antenna is now available that enables one
antenna to facilitate reception of the various signals:

• Radio (AM/FM/SDARS)
• Navigation (GPS)

When developing the roof antenna, special emphasis

was given to integrating the complex antenna
electronics into the antenna base to reduce the
installation effort of the electronic components.

AM SDARS

FM GPS

Radio Systems

Radio Navigation Systems

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 Heating and Air Conditioning

Heating and Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning System

The Tiguan uses two different types of air
conditioning systems, which are also used in the
Rabbit, Jetta, and Passat.:

• The semi-automatic heating and air conditioning

system “Climatic”
• The fully-automatic heating and air conditioning
system “2C Climatronic”

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Depending on the vehicle equipment, control units Climatic Control Unit

are available in two different versions: with or
without a potentiometer for the seat heater.

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Climatronic Control Unit

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Condenser and Dryer

Several improvements were made for the Tiguan on
the condenser with integrated drier. To improve the
crash behavior, the drier bottle of the condenser was
shortened. This protects it better from a deformed
bumper beam.

Serviceability has been improved by routing the

connections of the coolant lines into the upper area
of the engine compartment, making them more
accessible when working on the condenser. The drier
bottle can be replaced without having to remove the
condenser.

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 Knowledge Assessment

Knowledge Assessment

An on-line Knowledge Assessment (exam) is available for this Self-Study Program.

The Knowledge Assessment may or may not be required for Certification.

You can find this Knowledge Assessment at:

www.vwwebsource.com

For Assistance, please call:

Volkswagen Academy

Certification Program Headquarters

1-877-491-4838

(8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST)

Or, E-Mail:

[email protected]

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