Key fob & access Official source verified
Configure and Use Keyless Access
Choose the preferred opening behavior in Vehicle settings, then touch the handle sensor with a valid key nearby.
Model-year configuration directory
Volkswagen Tiguan by year.
Select your exact year to see every EPA-tested powertrain and driveline configuration, official fuel economy and any owner-manual feature guides.
52 EPA configurationsU.S. catalog · 2009–2026Gasoline
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Every year below opens a complete EPA configuration guide. Powertrains are shown year by year because Hybrid, PHEV and EV availability changes over time.
2026 4 configurations Gasoline 2025 3 configurations · 6 feature guides Gasoline 2024 4 configurations Gasoline 2023 4 configurations Gasoline 2022 3 configurations Gasoline 2021 2 configurations Gasoline 2020 2 configurations Gasoline 2019 2 configurations Gasoline 2018 4 configurations Gasoline 2017 2 configurations Gasoline 2016 2 configurations Gasoline 2015 2 configurations Gasoline 2014 3 configurations Gasoline 2013 3 configurations Gasoline 2012 3 configurations Gasoline 2011 3 configurations Gasoline 2010 3 configurations Gasoline 2009 3 configurations Gasoline
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Popular Tiguan discoveries.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Open the Tiguan Liftgate With the Kick Sensor
Carry the key, switch the ignition off and make one quick kick below the rear bumper before stepping back.
Key fob & access Official source verified
Remote-Start the Tiguan From the Key Fob
Lock the equipped Tiguan and press the remote-start control twice to run the engine and condition the cabin.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Save a Lower Power-Liftgate Opening Height
Stop the liftgate below an obstruction and hold its edge button until the lamps and confirmation tone store the position.
Safety & awareness Official source verified
Select, Set and Resume Travel Assist
Cycle to Travel Assist on the steering wheel, set the desired speed and use the cancel and resume controls as conditions change.
Safety & awareness Official source verified
Set the Adaptive Cruise Following Distance
Select ACC, set a cruise speed and cycle through five following-distance intervals with the steering-wheel control.