Service Training

Self-Study Programme 553

The Tiguan 2017

Electrical System and Infotainment
Design and function
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The second generation of the Tiguan has been improved again in terms of driving dynamics, convenience and
driving experience. This means that more functions, e.g. more assistance systems, are available to the driver.
The electrical system and the infotainment system, being the interface between the vehicle and humans, need to
keep pace in this area in order to support the sensor system for the driving situations and control of the multiple
functions. This begins, for example, with the LED light technology that ranges from the Dynamic Light Assist system
to the Active Info Display and the Head-up Display.
This means you do not only get information supplied in an appealing way, but also increased driving safety.
Various telephone and media interfaces are offered for the occupants so that the stay in the Tiguan is even more
entertaining and individual. They allow off-board access to a wide range of services in the form of Car-Net.

You will find explanations of the systems both in this Self-study Programme and in the chapter on the electrical
system in Self-study Programme 552 “The Tiguan 2017”.

The Self-study Programme shows the For current testing, adjustment and repair
design and function of new instructions, refer to the relevant service
developments. literature. Important
The contents will not be updated. note

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Overview of electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Network system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Car-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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 Introduction

Overview of electrical system and infotainment systems

These systems may vary according to country and equipment level. For further information:

• Active Info Display dash panel insert

in Self-study Programme 545
“The Passat 2015 – Electrical System”

• “Mid” LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist

in this Self-study Programme

• Keyless access locking and starting system

in Self-study Programme 545
“The Passat 2015 – Electrical System”

• Head-up Display
in Self-study Programme 550
“The Passat GTE”

• Fifth generation immobiliser and

component protection
in this Self-study Programme

• Easy Open
in Self-study Programme 545
“The Passat 2015 – Electrical System”

• Start/stop system 2.0

in Self-study Programme 545
“The Passat 2015 – Electrical System”

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 • MIB Generation 2
in Self-study Programme 546
“The Passat 2015 – Infotainment and Car-Net”

• App Connect
in this Self-study Programme

• Guide & Inform

in this Self-study Programme

• Security & Service

in this Self-study Programme

• Exit concept
in Self-study Programme 545
“The Passat 2015 – Electrical System”

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• “DYNAUDIO Excite Surround” sound system

in Self-study Programmes 519
“The Infotainment System in the Golf 2013 –
Part II” and 536 “The Golf SV”

• Reversing camera with washer jet

in Self-study Programme 548 “The Touran 2016”

• Personalisation
in Self-study Programme 548 “The Touran 2016”

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 Overview of electrical system

Locations in electrical system

An alternator with a charging current of 110A,
140A or 180A is used according to the equipment. Alternator
The following battery types with capacities between
44 and 72 Ah are fitted also according to the
equipment:
• Lead-acid battery
• EFB (enhanced flooded battery)
• AGM (absorbent glass matt)

Depending on the equipment and the power unit, the

12-V battery is installed in the engine compartment or E-box
in the luggage compartment.

“Front battery” supply system

The power is distributed in the vehicle via three fuse
holders or relay and fuse carriers:
• Multi-fuse pre-fuse holder SA on the relay and
fuse carrier SR1 in the E-box in the engine
compartment
• Fuse holder SB on the relay and fuse carrier SR1 in
the E-box
Multi-fuse pre-fuse Fuse holder SB on
• Fuse holder SC on the relay and fuse carrier SR2
holder SA on relay and relay and fuse carrier
on the left under the dash panel, behind the fuse carrier SR1 SR1
storage compartment

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 Please refer to the relevant current flow diagram in the corresponding customer service literature for
the precise location of various fuses and relays.

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Fuse holder SC on relay and fuse carrier

SR2

12-V battery in engine compartment

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 Overview of electrical system

“Rear battery” supply system

Due to limited space, the 12-V battery is installed in
the luggage compartment in vehicles with a 7-speed
dual clutch gearbox DQ500, special vehicles and
vehicles with an auxiliary heater.
Alternator
The battery is fitted in the luggage compartment on
the left behind the side trim panel. The power is
distributed in the vehicle via four fuse holders or relay
and fuse carriers:
• Multi-fuse pre-fuse holder SA on the relay and
fuse carrier SR1 in the E-box in the engine
compartment
• Fuse holder SB on the relay and fuse carrier SR1 in
the E-box
• Fuse holder SC on the relay and fuse carrier SR2
on the left under the dash panel, behind the
storage compartment
• Fuse holder SD in the main fuse box E-box

The battery isolation igniter N253 is located in the

main fuse box. The electrical supply to the high-
current consumers in the engine compartment is
irreversibly disconnected by the battery isolation
igniter N253 when an airbag is deployed. Only the
ABS control unit J104, the power steering control unit
J500 and the consumers in the passenger
compartment (fuse carrier SC) continue to be supplied
with current. This means that the vehicle can still be
steered, the brake functions remain intact and
Multi-fuse pre-fuse Fuse holder SB on the
occupants can get out of the vehicle. holder SA on the relay relay and fuse carrier
and fuse carrier SR1 SR1

Jump starting point

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 12-V battery in luggage compartment with
main fuse box

Positive battery terminal

clamp

Fuse holder
(SD1+SD2)

Battery isolation igniter

N253

Main fuse box

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Fuse holder SC on relay and fuse carrier

SR2

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 Network system

Overview of data bus systems used

The network has been expanded in comparison with the previous model.
All CAN bus systems have a transmission speed of 500 kbit/s.
The LIN bus rate is 19.2kbit/s. The MOST150 data bus, which uses fibre-optic technology and has a transfer speed
of 150Mbit/s, is new. The data bus diagnostic interface J533 contains the control system for several LIN buses and
forms the link between the individual CAN buses as usual.
Further LIN buses are connected to various control units.

CAN bus CAN bus CAN bus MOST150 data CAN bus
Powertrain Running gear Convenience bus Infotainment

CAN bus
Diagnosis
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LIN bus CAN bus

Extended

Key
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
CAN bus wire
LIN bus wire
MOST fibre optic cable

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CAN buses
Powertrain CAN bus
An additional three LIN buses are connected to the engine control unit J623 and airbag control unit J234 as
sub-networks.

Key
E313 Selector lever
G128 Seat occupied sensor, front passenger side
J234 Airbag control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J583 Control unit for NOx sender
J623 Engine control unit
LIN J743 Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox
J854 Control unit for front right belt tensioner
Engine sub-CAN bus
J855 Control unit for front left belt tensioner

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Running gear CAN bus

The control unit for overhead view camera J928 is connected to the running gear CAN bus.

Key
J104 ABS control unit
J250 Electronically controlled damping control unit
J446 Parking aid control unit
J492 All-wheel drive control unit
J500 Power steering control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J791 Park assist steering control unit
J928 Control unit for overhead view camera

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Infotainment CAN bus

The MIB CAN bus sub-network and the LVDS bus are connected to the infotainment CAN bus.
The video signal from the reversing camera is transferred via the FBAS bus to the control unit 1 for information
electronics J794.

MOST150 data bus Key

J364 Auxiliary heater control unit
The MOST connection is used for rapid transfer of J412 Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit
multimedia data, in particular image, video and J525 Digital sound package control unit
audio files, via a fibre optic cable. Transferring data J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
with the aid of fibre optic cables enables a data J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics
transfer rate of 150 Mbit/s. R Radio (connected to J794)
The data exchange between the following R64 Remote control receiver for auxiliary heating
participating components occurs on the optical MOST RX6 TV tuner
bus: R189 Reversing camera
• Control unit in the dash panel insert J285 (only MIB Modular infotainment matrix CAN bus
with the Active Info Display dash panel insert) CVBS Colour video blanking signal
• Digital sound package control unit J525
• Digital TV tuner RX6
• Control unit 1 for information electronics J794
The control unit 1 for information electronics J794 is
the function and diagnosis master for the MOST bus
ring.

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Convenience CAN bus
Since the number of control units, sensors and actuators has increased, particularly on the convenience CAN bus,
numerous systems have been combined into separate LIN buses. These include, for example, the ambient lighting
and the rear lid power opening control unit J938.

Key
E265 Operating and display unit for rear air
conditioning system
G238 Air quality sensor
G355 Humidity sender
G397 Rain and light sensor
G578 Anti-theft alarm sensor
G805 Pressure sender for refrigerant circuit
H12 Alarm horn
J126 Fresh air blower control unit
J245 Sliding sunroof adjustment control unit
J255 Climatronic control unit
J285 Control unit in dash panel insert
J345 Trailer detector control unit
J362 Immobiliser control unit
J386 Driver door control unit
J387 Front passenger door control unit
J388 Rear left door control unit
J389 Rear right door control unit
J400 Wiper motor control unit
J501 Multifunction unit control unit
J519 Onboard supply control unit
J527 Steering column electronics control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J605 Rear lid control unit
J764 Control unit for electronic steering column lock
J810 Driver seat adjustment control unit
J898 Control unit for Head-up Display
J938 Rear lid power opening control unit
J949 Emergency call module control unit and
communication unit
J965 Interface for entry and start system
W76 Roof ambient lighting bulb, left
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 Network system

CAN bus extended

The majority of the control units that are assigned to
the driver assist systems are combined on the
CAN bus extended.

Key
J428 Adaptive cruise control unit
J502 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J745 Control unit for cornering light and headlight
range control
J769 Lane change assist control unit
J770 Lane change assist control unit 2
J844 Main beam assist control unit
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Diagnostic CAN bus

The diagnostic CAN bus ensures communication
between the vehicle diagnostic tester and the
electronic vehicle systems via the data bus diagnostic
interface J533. b
Depending on the vehicle diagnostic tester, the data
bus diagnostic interface can be connected wirelessly
as usual. This is possible via Bluetooth or in the future
via WLAN. The diagnostic radio head can also be
connected directly to the tester via a USB cable. a d
The USB cable is absolutely necessary for control unit
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Key
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
a Vehicle diagnostic connection
b Diagnostic cable
c Connection adapter for wireless connection
d Suitable diagnostic unit

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CAN bus sub-networks
The sub-networks reduce data traffic on the higher-level data bus and enable fast data transmission, involving only
the relevant control units.
The following are new data bus sub-networks in the Tiguan: sensor fusion (SF), lane change (SW), MIB and
two LIN buses on the data bus diagnostic interface J533.

Cornering light CAN bus (AFS)

The cornering light CAN bus (AFS) is subordinate to

the CAN data bus extended and is only used when
the “Mid” LED headlights are installed.
The cornering light CAN bus combines the control unit
for cornering light and headlight range control J745
with the output modules J667/J668 and A27/A31.

Data is transferred via this connection in conjunction

with:
• The activation of the LED modules for dipped and
main beams, additional main beam (A27/A31)
• The activation of the static cornering light
(A27/A31)
• The activation of the turn signal, daytime running
lights and side light (J667/J668)
• The regulation of the control motors for the
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headlight range control and dynamic cornering
light (J667/668)
Key
A27 Output module 1 for right LED headlight
A31 Output module 1 for left LED headlight
J667 Output module for left headlight
J668 Output module for right headlight
J745 Control unit for cornering light and headlight
range control

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Sensor fusion CAN bus (SF)

The sensor fusion CAN bus is a sub-network of the

CAN bus extended. The front camera for driver assist
systems R242 communicates directly with the
adaptive cruise control unit J428 via the CAN bus to
ensure faster data transmission. J428 and the camera
R242 are also connected directly to the CAN bus
extended.

Key
J428 Adaptive cruise control unit
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Lane change CAN bus (SW)

The lane change CAN bus is a sub-network of the

CAN bus extended.
The lane change assist control unit J769 uses the lane
change CAN bus to communicate directly with lane
change assist control unit 2 J770 to ensure faster
data transmission. In addition, both control units are
also connected directly to the CAN bus extended.

Key
J769 Lane change assist control unit
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MIB CAN bus

The MIB CAN bus (modular infotainment matrix) is a

sub-network of the infotainment CAN bus.
The control signals and operating commands are
exchanged between the control unit 1 for information
electronics J794 and the display unit for front
information display and operating unit control unit
J685 using the MIB CAN bus.
Image, audio and information data are exchanged
between these two control units via the LVDS bus.

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Key
J412 Mobile telephone operating electronics control J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics
unit LVDS Low-voltage differential signalling
J685 Display unit for front information display and
operating unit control unit

LIN bus on data bus diagnostic interface J533

Two separate LIN buses are connected to the data

bus diagnostic interface.
The diagnostic interface is the master for the two LIN 1 LIN 2
LIN buses.

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C Alternator
J367 Battery monitor control unit
J453 Multifunction steering wheel control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
U13 DC/AC converter with socket, 12 V - 230 V
E881 Operating unit for driving mode selection

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 Network system

Immobiliser and component protection

The Tiguan 2017 is equipped with the fifth generation immobiliser and component protection.

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Key
J234 Airbag control unit J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics
J285 Control unit in dash panel insert RX6 TV tuner
J362 Immobiliser control unit Immobiliser subscriber
J428 Adaptive cruise control unit Component protection subscriber
J519 Onboard supply control unit Powertrain CAN bus
J525 Digital sound package control unit CAN bus extended
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface Convenience CAN bus
J623 Engine control unit Infotainment CAN bus
J743 Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox MOST bus
J764 Control unit for electronic steering column lock CAN bus wire
J769 Lane change assist control unit MOST fibre optic cable
J770 Lane change assist control unit 2

When terminal 15 is switched on, all corresponding control units are checked for component protection. If the
result of the check is negative, the respective control unit will block its function partly or completely (e.g. the radio
can be switched on, but the amplifier stage is blocked).
The component protection function then needs to be initiated online using the vehicle diagnostic tester.
This online connection is made to the FAZIT database. This is both responsible for enabling the component
protection and also for all adaptations of the immobiliser components.

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Headlights
Three different versions of the headlights based on the MQB are available:
• Halogen headlight
• “Basic” LED headlights
• “Mid” LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist (DLA)
Use of the function varies according to market.

Halogen headlight

Main beam Dipped beam

H7 (55W) H7 (55 W)

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Turn signal Daytime running light (24 W)/side light (10 W)

PY21W (21 W) PW24W

The halogen headlights are equipped with manual headlight range control, which can be adjusted using a
potentiometer on the rotary light switch.
The halogen headlights also have a warP lamp monitoring function.

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“Basic” LED headlights

The “Basic” LED headlights feature reflector technology. The LEDs emit their light against a reflector, which
distributes it over the road.
The daytime running light and the side light functions are carried out by two LEDs in the upper part of the
reflectors.
The LED light is dimmed for the side light function. The “Basic” headlights feature dynamic headlight range control.

Main beam module Dipped beam module 21W

(1x LED multi-chip 18W) Reflectors (2 x LED multi-chip 12 and 9W)

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Turn signal 7W Side and daytime running light (3x Side and daytime running light (3x
(14 x LED 0.5W each) LED, 0.35W side light and LED, 0.35W side light and
3.5W daytime running light) 3.5W daytime running light)

You will find further information on the “Basic” LED headlights in Self-study Programme no. 545
“The Passat 2015 – Electrical System”.

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“Mid” LED headlights
The “Mid” LED headlights also have the following functions:
• Dynamic cornering light (AFS)
• Dynamic Light Assist
Use of the function varies according to market.

LED unit for additional main beam LED unit for dipped beam (7x LED, 17W)
(1x LED multi-chip, 5W) and main beam (4x LED, 10W)

LED unit for static

cornering light
(1x LED multi-chip, 9 W)

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L signature for side and daytime running light Turn signal U signature for side and daytime running
(4x LED, 0.8W side light and (14x LED, 7W) light (2x LED, 0.4W side light and
8W daytime running light) 4W daytime running light)

The LED unit for the dipped beam and the main beam uses the LED lens technology. The LEDs project their light
through a lens.
The “Mid” headlights also have an LED unit for an additional main beam using reflector technology.
The LED unit for additional main beam supports the LED unit for dipped beam and main beam during main beam
usage.
The “Mid” headlights also feature dynamic headlight range control.

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Design

The following LED modules and module carriers are installed in the LED headlight housing:

Additional main beam LED module

Static cornering light LED

module Dipped/main beam LED module

LED module
for daytime running
Additional light/side light
main beam LED unit

Output module for

headlight Output module 1 for
(left J667/right LED headlight
J668) (right A27/left A31)

Dipped beam/main beam

Turn signal LED module
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Daytime running lights (TFL) and side lights (terminal 58)

The six LEDs used for the daytime running and side lights are connected in series. Two LEDs on the dipped
beam/main beam LED module create the U shape around the dipped/main beam with a light strip. Four LEDs in
the daytime running light/side light LED module create the L shape on the upper edge of the headlight with
another light strip. An NTC thermistor is installed in each of the LED units and can send the temperature to the
output module. If the LEDs overheat, the output module reduces the current strength.

Output module for headlight

(left J667/right J668)

AFS
2x LEDs 4x LEDs

Terminal 58/TFL

Terminal 15
NTC thermistor
Terminal 30

Terminal 31 LED module

for daytime running
LED module for dipped beam/ light/side light
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Dipped beam (terminal 56b) and main beam

Seven LEDs are installed in the upper part of the LED module for dipped beam and main beam.
There are four LEDs for the main beam in the lower part. All LEDs for a beam function are connected in series.
The temperature in the module is monitored at all times by an NTC thermistor. If the LEDs overheat, the control unit
reduces the current strength.

NTC thermistor

AFS 7 x LED dipped beam

Terminal 56b

Terminal 15

Terminal 30

Terminal 31

Output module 1 for 4 x LED main beam

LED headlight
(right A27/left A31)
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Additional main beam

The additional main beam LED module has a double LED multi-chip (5 W) that is supplied by the A27/A31 output
module. The temperature of the LEDs is also monitored by an NTC thermistor in this case.

Output module 1 for LED headlight

(right A27/left A31)

AFS 2x LED multi-chip 5 W

Terminal 56b

Terminal 15
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Terminal 30

Terminal 31
NTC thermistor

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Turn signal

The turn signal LED module consists of 14 LEDs that are connected in series. The temperature of the LEDs is
monitored by an NTC thermistor. The current strength is reduced if the LEDs overheat.

Output module for headlight

(left J667/right J668)

AFS

14x LEDs,
Terminal 15 0.5 W each

Terminal 30

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NTC thermistor

Static cornering light

The static cornering light is formed by a triple multi-chip. Its temperature is monitored by an NTC thermistor and the
current strength is reduced if it overheats.

Output module 1 for LED headlight (right

A27/left A31)

AFS
Triple LED multi-chip 9 W

Terminal 56b

Terminal 15

Terminal 30
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Terminal 31
NTC thermistor

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Dynamic Light Assist
The Dynamic Light Assist ensures that the road and its edges are fully illuminated without dazzling the drivers of
vehicles travelling in front or of oncoming vehicles. The system uses the front camera for driver assist systems R242
to detect other road users as well as their distance from the vehicle and specifically masks part of the light beam.

Design
The light beam that is emitted from the swivelling LED unit is divided into two halves by a metal screen. The upper
area is the aperture for the light for the dipped beam, the lower area is for the main beam. The lower area also
features an additional fixed screen with a rectangular shape for the dynamic main beam control. The dynamic
main beam control is a sub-function of the Dynamic Light Assist.

Swivelling
Frame LED unit

Dipped beam area

Fixed
metal screen
(dipped beam)

Main beam area

Fixed rectangular
screen (main beam,
dynamic main
beam control)

Dynamic cornering light

Swivel module position
control motor V318/V319
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Light pattern
The light pattern is influenced by the fixed screens in the following way:

Dipped beam

The fixed metal screen separates the upper area for the dipped beam from the lower area for the main beam.
The top contour of the screen also creates the inflection angle of the dipped beam. The seven LEDs in the upper
part of the LED module are activated so that the light beam is only emitted above the fixed metal screen. The lens
reflects the light pattern around the horizontal axis of the screen.

Screen for dipped beam Light pattern

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Fixed metal screen

Main beam

The four LEDs in the lower part of the LED module are also activated so that the light beam is emitted above and
below the fixed metal screen. The fixed rectangular screen is used for the dynamic main beam control function.
The light pattern thus shows a non-illuminated rectangular area that is illuminated by the additional main beam in
main beam operation. The lens reflects the light patterns around the horizontal axis of the screen.

Main beam screen Light pattern

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Main beam without additional main beam

Both headlights produce a light pattern without additional main beam in the middle of which there is a non-
illuminated area. This non-illuminated area is used to prevent the traffic in front and oncoming traffic being
dazzled (dynamic main beam control).

Light pattern

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Main beam with additional main beam

If neither an oncoming vehicle, a vehicle in front nor an illuminated object is detected, the additional main beam
illuminates the non-illuminated area.

Light pattern

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Function
The following examples show the light distribution of the headlights. The light is distributed on the basis of the
detection of oncoming traffic or road users in front with switched on/detectable lighting.
The front camera for driver assist systems R242 is used for detection.

The following examples show the behaviour of the headlight control system on left-hand drive vehicles that are
travelling straight ahead. The behaviour is adapted accordingly on right-hand drive vehicles and in corners.

1. Illumination without detected object

Neither oncoming vehicles, vehicles ahead nor

illuminated objects are detected.

The illumination is in normal main beam operation

from a speed of 60 km/h. The main beam is switched
off again below 30 km/h.

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Light pattern Activated light

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2. Illumination with detected object on the other side of the road at a great distance

An oncoming vehicle is detected. The additional main

beam is switched off and the two swivelling LED units
are turned to the left.

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Light pattern Activated light

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3. Illumination with detected object on the other side of the road at a medium distance

The oncoming vehicle approaches.

The left-hand LED unit is turned further to the left.
This increases the size of the area to be dimmed so
that the driver of the oncoming vehicle is not dazzled.

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Light pattern Activated light

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4. Illumination with object detected nearby on the other side of the road

Once the limit of the LED module movement range

has been reached, the main beam on the driver side
is switched to dipped beam. This prevents the driver
of the oncoming vehicle being dazzled.

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Light pattern Activated light

Main beam Dipped beam

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5. Illumination when objects are detected on both lanes

If there is a risk of the main beam dazzling a vehicle

in front, the headlight on the front passenger side will
also be switched to dipped beam.

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Light pattern Activated light

Dipped beam Dipped beam

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Auxiliary light module
The front fog lights are fitted in the bumper.
In combination with the “Basic” halogen or LED
headlights, the fog lights are also used as the static
cornering light.

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Front fog light/static cornering light

(H8, 35 W)

Tail light clusters

Two variants are available:
• “Basic” tail light cluster
• “High” tail light cluster

The tail light clusters predominantly feature LED technology. One exception is the turn signal on the “Basic” version.
A bulb is used in this case.
Both types of tail light cluster are split into a fixed section and a section on the rear lid.

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Fixed section Rear lid section

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“Basic” tail light cluster

Tail light/brake light (10x LED, 0.4 W/8 W) Tail light (12x LED, 2 W)

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Rear fog light (3x LED, 3 W), single-sided on left

Reversing light (3x LED, 5 W), single-sided on right
Turn signal (W21W, 21 W)

“Basic” version light functions

Light pattern: tail light with turn signal Light pattern: tail light with brake light

Tail light Brake light Tail light

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Turn signal

Light pattern: tail light with rear fog light Light pattern: tail light with reversing light

Tail light Tail light

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Rear fog light Reversing light

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“High” tail light cluster

Tail light (20x LED, 3 W) Tail light (22x LED, 3 W)

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Rear fog light (3x LED, 3 W)

single-sided
Turn signal (6x LED, 4 W)

Reversing light (2x LED, 4 Brake light

W) on both sides (32x LED, 6 W)

“High” version light functions

Light pattern: tail light with turn signal Light pattern: tail light with brake light

Tail light Tail light

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Turn signal Brake light

Light pattern: tail light with rear fog light Light pattern: tail light with reversing light

Tail light Tail light

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Rear fog light Reversing light (both sides)

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 Infotainment

Modular infotainment matrix (MIB)

The second generation of the modular infotainment matrix (MIB) is used.

Function overview Composition Touch Composition Colour Composition Media

Design/display 5" B&W 5" colour 8" colour
Touchscreen ● ● ●
Radio AM/FM ● ● ●
RDS ● ● ●
Station logos – – ●
Phase diversity – ● ●
CD drive – ● ●
DVD drive – – –
HDD/SSD – – –
MP3-compatible ● ● ●
SD card slot ● ● ●
AUX-IN socket ● ● ●
USB in storage compartment ❍ ❍ ●
USB in rear – – ❍
Tone adjustment Three-way Three-way Five-way
Output control 2 × 20 watts 4 × 20 watts 4 × 20 watts
Voice control – – ❍
“Basic” mobile telephone interface ❍ ❍ ●
Front loudspeakers ● – –
Front/rear loudspeakers – ● ●
2D/3D map display – – –
Compatible with reversing camera – – ❍
“Comfort” mobile telephone – ❍ ❍
interface
“Business” mobile telephone – – –
interface
Sound system – – ❍
DAB+ ❍ ❍ ❍

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 You will find further information on the modular infotainment matrix in Self-study Programme no. 546
“The Passat 2015 – Infotainment and Car-Net”.

Function overview Discover Media Discover Pro

Design/display 8" colour 8" colour
Touchscreen ● ●
Radio AM/FM ● ●
RDS ● ●
Station logos ● ●
Phase diversity ● ●
CD drive ● –
DVD drive – ●
HDD/SSD – 64 GB SSD
MP3-compatible ● ●
SD card slot ● ●
AUX-IN socket ● ●
USB in storage compartment ● ●
USB in rear ❍ ❍
Tone adjustment Five-way Five-way
Output control 4 × 20 watts 4 × 20 watts
Voice control ❍ ●
“Basic” mobile telephone interface ● ●
Front loudspeakers – –
Front/rear loudspeakers ● ●
2D/3D map display ● ●
Compatible with reversing camera ❍ ❍
“Comfort” mobile telephone ❍ ❍
interface
“Business” mobile telephone – ❍
interface
Sound system ❍ ❍
DAB+ ❍ ❍

● Standard ❍ Optional – Not available

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 Infotainment

Media interface
The Tiguan can be equipped with various media interfaces:

• AUX-IN socket on unit front and USB connection in the storage compartment (Composition Touch/Colour)
• USB and AUX-IN socket in the storage compartment in front of the selector lever
• USB socket in the rear

The USB connection can be ordered with Apple compatibility.

You then do not require a special adapter cable as the Apple authentication chip is integrated into the USB
connection. The original telephone adapter cable can be used to connect devices.

AUX-IN socket on unit front and USB connection in storage

compartment
The AUX-IN socket has been integrated into the front
of the unit on the Composition Touch and
Composition Colour radios. The USB socket is in the
storage compartment.

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USB and AUX-IN sockets in the storage compartment

If the vehicle is equipped with the control unit 1 for
information electronics J794, i.e. from Composition
Media and above, the USB and AUX-IN sockets can
be found in the storage compartment in front of the
gear selector lever.

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AUX-IN connection USB connection

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USB socket in the rear
If the vehicle is equipped with the “Comfort” mobile
phone preparation and/or the Volkswagen Media
Control preparation, there will be a USB connection
at the rear in addition to the USB and AUX-IN socket
in the storage compartment at the front.

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USB connection

The USB hub R293 is provided so that two USB connections can be used at the same time.
It is located in the centre console near the gear selector lever and enables two USB sockets to be connected to the
USB connection on the control unit 1 for information electronics J794.

R199

J794

USB connection
R293

U37
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Key
J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics R293 USB hub
R199 Connection for external audio sources U37 USB charging socket 1 (data-enabled)

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Aerial systems
In addition to the roof aerial, which is available in various versions, the Tiguan has several aerials in the rear
window. The following graphic shows the aerial components of a fully-equipped vehicle.

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Key
J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics
J949** Emergency call module control unit and communication unit
R50 GPS aerial
R108 Left aerial module (for FM2/DAB)
R109 Right aerial module (for AM/FM1)
R112* Aerial amplifier 3 (with impedance converter TV2)
R113* Aerial amplifier 4 (with impedance converter TV3)
R149 Remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater (installed on right-hand side of luggage compartment)
R177 Amplitude modulation (AM) frequency filter
R178 Frequency modulation (FM) frequency filter in negative wire
R179 Frequency modulation (FM) frequency filter in positive wire
R182 Auxiliary heater aerial
R205 GSM aerial
R297** LTE aerial 1 (behind bumper cover, on right)
R306** LTE aerial 2 (behind bumper cover, on left)
RX5 Roof aerial
RX6 TV tuner (installed on right-hand side of luggage compartment)

* Aerial amplifiers 3 and 4 are only available for the Japanese market.
** To be introduced at a later date.

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Mobile online services

The new “Security & Service” service group is being used for the first time. Users can therefore now make
emergency calls from the vehicle.
From 2018, new cars in the EU will need to have an automatic emergency call function. By introducing these
services, Volkswagen is acting ahead of the legal requirements.
The following functions are available in the Tiguan:

• Guide & Inform

• App Connect
• Security & Service

Guide & Inform

App Connect
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Security & Service

Requirements
Car-Net Guide & Inform is only available in the Discover Media and Discover Pro navigation systems.
The user needs to select Guide & Inform directly during vehicle configuration. Retrofitting is not possible.

Car-Net App Connect is available in the Composition Media, Discover Media and Discover Pro.
It is possible to retrofit the Car-Net App Connect function.

In order to use Car-Net Security & Service, the emergency call module control unit and communication unit J949,
the three-button module and an emergency call loudspeaker need to be installed.
Car-Net Security & Service cannot be retrofitted.

The apps and online functions vary from country to country and according to the equipment level.
Not all services will be available when the Tiguan is launched.
Please refer to the information page at www.volkswagen-carnet.com to find out which Car-Net
functions will be available in your market.

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Overview
The following table shows the respective available Car-Net services in the Tiguan for the “Security & Service”,
“Guide & Inform” and “App Connect” functions.

Guide & Inform App Connect Security & Service

Online map update* Apple Car Play Automatic emergency call

Tour import Google Android Auto Manual emergency call
Charging stations MirrorLink Automatic accident notification
Fuel info Service scheduling
Parking info Breakdown call
Online POI search (voice)* Vehicle health report
Destination Import Driving data
Weather Vehicle status
News Doors and lights
Personal POI Lock and unlock
Vehicle health report Horn and turn signals

Google Street View* Area alert

Google Earth* Speed alert

Online POI search (text) Parking

Online traffic information Online auxiliary heater

Online anti-theft alarm

* Only available in Discover Pro

Guide & Inform

The Guide & Inform Car-Net function has two new services in the Tiguan:

Services Description

Users can now update the maps in their navigation system online. This service is
Online map update
only available for the Discover Pro.

Users can create tours online with up to five stopovers and send them to the
Tour import vehicle. The tour will be automatically loaded into the vehicle destination memory
once the vehicle is connected to the Internet.

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Security & Service

The following components are installed in the Tiguan for the “Security & Service” function:

Design

The three-button module is installed in the roof

console. The buttons are used to make
information, breakdown and emergency calls.
The buttons need to be pressed and held
briefly in order to set up the connection.

The infotainment system loudspeakers are

used for the emergency call and
breakdown call.
If the infotainment system fails
(e.g. after an accident), the additional
loudspeaker for telematics will be used.
This speaker is directly connected to J949.

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The hands-free system microphone will be
used for communication.
The microphone is connected directly to the
emergency call module control unit and
communication unit J949.

The emergency call module control unit

and communication unit J949 uses the
roof aerial RX5.

The battery allows J949 to make

an emergency call even when the
power supply to the control unit is
interrupted.

The emergency call module control unit

and communication unit J949 is located
below the dash panel on the fuse carrier.
This now has an emergency battery.

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Services

The services from the “Security & Service” Car-Net function allow drivers to optimise their personal safety.
Furthermore they can access important information about their vehicle with this function.

Services Description

Automatic emergency call An automatic emergency call is triggered when the airbag control unit J234
recognises a collision and a restraint system (belt tensioner or airbag) is
triggered. The airbag control unit transmits a signal to the emergency call
module control unit and communication unit J949. This automatically triggers
an emergency call. Depending on the market, this emergency call is made to
a specialist call centre or straight to the emergency services. The data relevant
to the emergency call are transferred with the automatic emergency call.

Manual emergency call The emergency call can also be made manually. You just need to press and
hold the emergency call button in the roof console. The emergency call goes
to an emergency call centre or the emergency services depending on the
market.

Automatic accident notification In a minor accident without airbag deployment, the user will see a pop-up
window on the infotainment system display. It is now possible to contact the
Volkswagen road-side assistance call centre directly. If you wish, a voice
connection will be set up for this and vehicle and position data transferred to
the call centre.

Service scheduling In order to use this service, users need to save their Volkswagen authorised
workshop on the customer portal. When the next service is due, the vehicle
will automatically transmit the vehicle data to the saved authorised workshop.
The workshop can then contact the customer and prepare the appointment
accordingly.

Breakdown call If the vehicle has a fault, the user can set up a voice connection to the
Volkswagen road-side assistance by pressing a button. At the same time,
vehicle and position data are transferred. The user can then be helped
quicker.

Vehicle health report Users can find out about the condition of their vehicle online with this service.
On the customer portal, the customer is provided with an overview of any
illuminated indicator or warning lamps, the mileage and the time until the next
service. The vehicle health report can only be accessed via the customer
portal.

Driving data Users can check the driving data for their vehicles on the customer portal or in
the Car-Net smartphone app. This includes:
- Fuel consumption
- Distance covered
- Driving time

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Vehicle status Users can access vehicle data via the Car-Net smartphone app. The following
is displayed:
- Mileage
- Service information
- Remaining range
- Fuel level

Doors and lights This function allows uses to check whether doors and windows are closed,
whether the vehicle is locked and whether the exterior lights are still switched
on.

Lock and unlock This service allows users to lock and unlock the vehicle remotely with the
smartphone app.

Horn and turn signals The user can activate the horn and turn signals via the smartphone app.

Area alert Users can define up to ten different areas that the vehicle may not leave or
enter on a map provided on the customer portal and in the app. If the vehicle
then leaves or enters one of the defined areas, the user will be notified.

Speed alert This service allows users to define speed limits for the vehicle. If the vehicle
exceeds the set speed, the user will be notified.

Parking position Users can display the last parking position of their vehicle on the customer
portal and in the smartphone app. When you switch off the ignition, the
parking position is transmitted to the Volkswagen server and accessed there.

Online auxiliary heater Activate, deactivate or program the vehicle auxiliary heater via the
smartphone app or customer portal.

Online anti-theft alarm If the anti-theft alarm detects that the vehicle has been broken into, the user
will automatically receive an email and a message on their smartphone.

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 Glossary

AFS DAB
(Advanced Frontlighting System) (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
This function improves illumination of the road Radio channel broadcast digitally by radio stations.
considerably when the vehicle is cornering as the DAB+ is a further development of digital radio, which
headlight beam pattern is directed according to the was introduced in 2011 in Germany.
position of the steering wheel.
DVD
AGM
Digital Versatile/Video Disc
(Absorbent Glass Mat) A further development of optical storage media with
Abbreviation for a type of battery in which the a memory capacity of 4.7 GB, on one-sided, single-
electrolyte is held in micro-glass fibre mats. layer DVDs (single-layer DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW),
and 8.5 GB, on one-sided, double-layer DVDs (dual-/
AM
double-layer, DVD±R-DL, DVD-RW±DL).
Amplitude modulation, electromagnetic wave used to
transmit messages. EFB
In amplitude modulation, the amplitude of the high (Enhanced Flooded Battery)
frequency is varied. Abbreviation for the improved form of a wet battery.

App FAZIT
Software application for mobile operating systems. (Fahrzeug Auskunft und zentrales Identifikations-Tool
= vehicle information and central identification tool)
AUX-IN
This central database at Volkswagen contains all
Signal input for external audio devices. theft-relevant control unit data integrated into the
“immobiliser” function.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is an industry standard developed by the FM
Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) for wireless
Frequency modulation, electromagnetic wave used to
communications between devices over short
transmit messages.
distances.
In frequency modulation, the frequency of the carrier
CAN wave varies in step with the information signal. The
amplitude remains constant.
(Controller Area Network)
Standardised digital twin-wire data network used in HDD
vehicle electronics. (Hard Disk Drive)
Also known as an internal hard drive, a magnetic
CVBS
storage medium in which data are written on the
(Colour video blanking synchronisation signal) surface of rotating disks.
A signal standard for transmitting colour video
images.

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HFP RDS

(Hands-free profile) (Radio Data System)

Bluetooth standard for hands-free system. A standardised system for transmitting additional
radio data information such as the name of a
LED broadcaster, audio title etc.
(Light Emitting Diode)
rSAP
Energy-saving lamp system in which one or more
light-emitting diodes are connected to form a source (remote SIM Access Profile)
of light. Profile that enables the SIM card to be read and its
access data to be used by the universal mobile
LIN telephone preparation (UHV).
(Local Interconnect Network)
Server
Serial single-wire data network, which is used to
connect electronic components to higher-level control A computer that provides data for other computers
units. (called clients) to access via a network.

LVDS SD card
(Low voltage differential signalling) (Secure Digital card)
Standard interface for high speed data transmission. Small and robust memory cards, e.g. for digital
cameras.
MIB

(Modular infotainment matrix) SIM

Designation for a modular system used by many (Subscriber Identity Module)
brands and models for the vehicle’s infotainment A chip card that is inserted into a mobile telephone
components. and identifies the user on the network.

MOST SSD
(Media Oriented Systems Transport) (Solid State Drive)
This is a serial bus system for transmitting audio, Storage medium without mechanically moving parts.
video, speech and data signals. Volkswagen currently
uses fibre optic cable for this bus system. Subwoofer
(Bass loudspeaker)
MP3
Subwoofers are special speakers for outputting very
Abbreviation for MPEG Layer3 (Motion Picture low frequency bass sounds. A distinction is made
Experts Group Layer 3); compression standard for between active and passive subwoofers. Active
audio data formats. subwoofers have their own power amplifiers; passive
subwoofers do not have their own power amplifiers
MQB and are connected to an amplifier output like a
(Modular transverse matrix) normal loudspeaker.
Designation for a modular system used by many
brands and models in vehicle development and
production.

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