Fig. 31 Opened rear hatch: Recessed grips for closing.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subjectClosing the rear hatch
Locking the rear hatch
If you unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, but do not open either a door or the rear hatch in about the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This feature helps prevent you from leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.
It is only possible to lock the rear hatch when it is securely closed and latched.
Warning
Improper or unsupervised closing of the rear hatch can cause severe injuries. Never close the hatch when someone is in the way.Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing the rear hatch.
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > 6-Speed Manual Transmission 02Q, OBB, and OFB: General, Technical data
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions during Road Test with Testing Equipment
If Testing Equipment Must Be Used during a Road Test, Note the Following:
WARNINGRisk of accident due to distractions and testing equipment that is
not secured properly.The front passenger airbag could pose a risk if it
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