Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
⇒ Warning
light and engine coolant temperature gauge
⇒ Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge
⇒ Engine coolant specifications
⇒ Checking engine coolant level and topping off
Never do any work on the coolant
system unless you
- know exactly how to carry out the job,
- have the correct technical information and the proper tools, supplies, and
operating fluids, and
- are familiar with the necessary safety precautions ⇒
!
If you are uncertain in any way, have the work done by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.
More information:
- Trailer towing ⇒ Trailer towing
- Preparation for working in the engine compartment ⇒ Preparations for working
in the engine compartment
- Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications ⇒ Parts, accessories, repairs
and modifications

Warning
Engine coolant is poisonous!
- Always keep the coolant in its original container stored in a safe place.
- To reduce the risk of poisoning, never store engine coolant in empty food
or beverage containers or in any other containers that might mislead someone
into drinking from them.
- Always keep engine coolant out of reach of children.
- Always make sure there is enough of the correct coolant additive to provide
proper antifreeze protection at the coldest temperatures that can be expected
where the vehicle will be used.
- At extremely cold temperatures, the coolant could freeze, causing the vehicle
to break down. The heater would also not work, and vehicle occupants could be
without protection at subfreezing temperatures.

Coolant and coolant additives can pollute the
environment. Collect leaking operating fluids and dispose of them properly in accordance
with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Applicable only in the United States
Fig. 162 Engine coolant temperature
gauge in the instrument cluster: Ⓐ Engine cold; Ⓑ Normal temperature range; Ⓒ Warning
zone.
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For your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following
steps in the order listed ⇒ :
Find a level spot on firm ground for lifting
the vehicle.
Switch off the engine. Automatic transmission:
shift the transmission into Park (P) , Manual transmission only: shif ...