How to Use the Cruise Control in the Older Tiguan Model?
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The method to use the cruise control in the older Tiguan model is to press the control switch to activate the cruise control standby mode, accelerate to the desired speed, and then push the control lever downward to set the cruising speed. To accelerate, push the control lever upward or step on the accelerator. To cancel the cruise control, you can pull the control lever upward, turn off the main cruise control switch, step on the accelerator pedal, or lightly tap the brake. Location of the cruise controller: It is located near the steering wheel and is mainly divided into lever-type, steering wheel button-type, and steering wheel control group-type. Functions of the cruise controller: The main functions of the Volkswagen Tiguan cruise controller include: "SET" (set speed), "— or COAST" (reduce set speed), "RES" (resume set speed), "+ or ACCEL" (increase speed), "CANCEL" (release or cancel set speed), and "ON/OFF or CRUISE" (main cruise control switch).
I've been driving my old Tiguan for three years, and the cruise control is super convenient. On the left side of the steering wheel, there's a set of buttons. First, you need to drive at a speed above 30 km/h. Press the main cruise control switch with the speedometer icon, and a white indicator light will illuminate on the dashboard. Then, use the control keys in the middle of the steering wheel to push down SET/- to lock the current speed. To accelerate, repeatedly push the RES/+ key, increasing by 1 km/h each time; to decelerate, push SET/-. If you encounter a car ahead, simply step on the brake to automatically deactivate it. To resume the previous speed, just push RES/+ once. It's especially effortless on long trips, but never use it during heavy rain or on winding mountain roads. Pay attention to the dashboard light color: green means it's active, and gray indicates a paused state.
Having worked on many older Tiguan models, I can attest that the cruise control system is quite reliable but requires proper operation. The activation condition is that the vehicle speed must exceed 30 km/h - it won't respond below this threshold. Press the round main switch with an arrow in the left steering wheel zone to activate the system. Don't rush when setting the speed - push to your desired speed and then press the SET button to lock it in. Use the central lever for acceleration/deceleration; holding it down enables continuous speed adjustment. In emergencies, braking automatically cancels cruise control, but remember to fully turn off the switch to avoid accidental activation. A common issue is lever malfunction due to poor contact, which can be fixed by cleaning the dust at a repair shop. Most importantly, never let your guard down when using cruise control on highways - keep hands on the wheel. Note that the vehicle may briefly exceed speed limits on steep descents, requiring manual intervention.
