Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Checklist

Checklist: Perform after every off-road drive ⇒ :

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  Switch on ASR again Braking, stopping, and parking.

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  Clean the turn signal lights, the headlights and taillights, the license plate, and all windows.

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  If required, remove the towing eye(s) and snow chains.

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  Check tires, suspension struts, and axles for damage and remove coarse dirt, stones, and foreign objects from the tire tread.

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  Examine the vehicle underbody and remove objects such as twigs, leaves, or bits of wood that have gotten stuck in the brake system, the wheels, the suspension, the exhaust system, of the engine . If damage or leaks are detected, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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  Remove coarse dirt from the radiator grille and the vehicle underbody Exterior care and cleaning.

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  Check the engine compartment to for dirt that interferes with engine operation Preparations for working in the engine compartment.

Warning

Objects trapped under the vehicle floor can damage the brake system, fuel lines, gaskets, and other underbody parts. Such objects can also ignite on contact with hot vehicle components. You must check after each off-road outing to see whether any foreign objects have gotten stuck in the vehicle underbody.

• Never drive the vehicle if any foreign objects are stuck in the brake system, the wheels, the suspension, the exhaust system, or the engine or engine compartment.

• Flammable materials such as dry leaves or twigs can catch fire from contact with hot vehicle components. A fire can cause serious personal injuries.

• Trapped objects can damage or block the fuel lines, the brake system, gaskets, and other parts of the suspension system. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.