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 Owners Manual > Saving fuel and helping the environment: Efficient
driving style
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒Introduction
to the subject Shifting faster
As a rule, the following applies: The higher gear is always the most efficient
gear. The rule of thumb for most vehicles is to drive in 3rd gear at 20 mph/30 km/h,
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