Fig. 183 Removing the selector gate cover.
Fig. 184 Releasing the selector lever lock.
If the power supply fails (due to a dead vehicle battery, for example) and the vehicle has to be pushed or towed, the emergency release must be used to move the selector lever to N (Neutral).
The emergency release is located under the selector gate cover on the right side when viewed in driving direction. You will need a tool like a screwdriver to release the selector lever lock.
Preparations
Removing the selector gate cover
Emergency release for the selector lever
Warning
Even with the selector lever is in N (Neutral), the automatic transmission will be damaged if the vehicle is towed (or you let it coast) for an extended period or at high speed with the engine shut off.
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control: Battery, Removing and Installing
General Information
WARNING
Risk of injury. Pay attention to all warnings and safety precautions.
Replacing the battery on a vehicle with the Start/Stop
System:
Vehicles with the Start/Stop System have a special starter battery due to the
increased load on the cycles.
When replacing the correct s ...