Before any work in the engine compartment, carry out the following
steps in the order in which they are listed ⇒
:

Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.

Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.

Apply the electronic parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving Braking, stopping, and parking.

Shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic) or Neutral (manual only) Shifting.

Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Starting and stopping the engine.

Let the engine cool down sufficiently.

Keep children and others away from the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle cannot move unexpectedly.

Warning
Getting ready to work in the engine compartment
Opening and closing the engine compartmentVolkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual > Some basics: Useful off-road driving equipment
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒Introduction
to the subject The checklist lists only a few of the items that could be very
helpful when driving off-road ⇒ .
If you have user's manuals or assembly instructions for the listed extra equipment,
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