Fig. 189 Pulling off hubcap.
The hubcaps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be firmly reinstalled after the wheel change.
Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual > Driving checklists and warnings: Checklist
Observe the following points before and during every drive for your
own safety, the safety of all passengers and others ⇒ :
Check proper function of lights and turn
signals.
Check tire pressure (Tires and wheels)
and fuel level (Refueling).
Make sure that all windows are ...