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 > Passenger compartment: Driver side overview
Fig. 5 Driver side overview.
Key to ⇒ Fig. 5 :
Headlight switch
⇒ Lights
Off position --
Automatic headlight control --
Low beams
Fog lights
Air vents ⇒ Climate control
Lever for ⇒ Lights
High beams
Headlight flas ...