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
Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual > Airbag system: Side airbags
Fig. 71 On the driver side: Deployment
zone of the side airbags (A). In the padding on the outboard side of the front seat
backrests: location and deployment zone of the side airbags (B).
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safety information first⇒Introduction
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