Volkswagen 2013 Tiguan User Booklet - page 9
Safety
Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS).
After the
airbags* have been deployed in a collision, the ICRS
automatically unlocks all doors, disables the fuel pump,
and turns on the hazard lights.** That’s why we call it
intelligent.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
The TPMS
helps monitor tire pressure and alerts you when it is too
low. Properly infl ated tires greatly increase safety by
helping create better stability, handling, and braking in
almost all situations.
IIHS Top Safety Pick.
The 2012
Tiguan is one of the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Picks.
†
Actually, it’s one of nine 2012 Volkswagen models to
get their top award. That means all nine cars scored
the highest rating in all four qualifying tests. That’s 36
instances of superior safety.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
ESC helps prevent
oversteer or understeer during an evasive maneuver by
applying corrective forces to each of the wheels. In other
words, it helps you maintain control when you need it most.
ABS and HBA.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps
to keep the brakes from locking up during sudden stops
and helps you retain control over the steering during
emergency braking. Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) works
with ABS to help ensure that you get the maximum
braking power from the brake system.
Surrounded by safety.
In addition to airbags,* every
Tiguan has a specially reinforced safety cage complete
with anti-intrusion side beams and press-quenched
B-pillars, designed to help protect you in the event of
a collision. Surrounding that are crumple zones that
provide space and material to help cushion and absorb
the impact while the safety cage insulates you.
You know that German engineering you admire under the hood? It’s
actually throughout the entire car. There are more than a dozen safety
features specifi cally designed to help you prevent a collision. And
even more to help protect you in the event of one. So no matter what
happens, we’ll do our best to help keep you safe.
This is an dramatization and does not depict what will happen in a collision. All airbags will not infl ate in real-world crashes, and if multiple airbags do deploy, they will be in various stages of infl ating/defl ating and will never all be infl ated at the same time. *Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under
all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age. **The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy
or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
†
“Top Safety Pick” based on 31 mph side-impact crash test, 40 mph frontal-offset crash test, 20 mph rear-impact test, roof strength testing, and the availability of ESC. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more
information on safety features.