VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2014 1.G Owners Manual

Opening the rear hatch from inside the luggage compartment

Fig. 181 View from luggage compartment: Emergency unlocking rear hatch with the remote control vehicle key.

Emergency release for the selector lever lock

Fig. 182 Removing the selector gate cover.

Fig. 183 Releasing the selector lever lock.

x Press the release button ⇒ fig. 182 (arrow) in the selector lever handle and shift the selector lever to Neutral (N).
WARNING
Never shift the transmission out of Park (P) without first firmly applying the parking brake. Otherwise, the vehicle can start to roll unexpectedly, especially on hills or inclines, and cause an accident and serious injuries.
NOTICE
Even with the selector lever is in Neutral (N), the automatic transmission will be damaged if the vehicle is towed (or you let it coast) for an extended period or at high speed with the engine shut off.

Vehicle tool kit

Storage

Fig. 184 On the left in the luggage compartment: Storage compartment.

Fig. 185 On the right in the luggage compartment: Storage compartment.

Contents

Fig. 186 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.

The folding chock is in the vehicle tool kit ⇒ fig. 186.
Setting up the folding chock
x Raise the support plate ⇒ fig. 187 (1).
x Insert both “lugs” of the securing plate completely in the elongated holes of the base plate (2).
Proper use
The folding chock can be used to block the wheel diagonal to the wheel which is to be changed.
The folding chock must be placed directly in front of and behind the wheel and may be used only on firm surfaces.
WARNING
Improper setup or improper use of the folding chocks can cause accidents and injuries.
x Never use damaged folding chocks.
x Never use folding chocks to secure the vehicle on slopes.

Wheel trim

Hubcaps

Fig. 188 Pulling off hubcap.

The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be installed again after the wheel change.
Wheel covers

Fig. 190 Pulling the wheel cover off.