In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
⇒ Warning and indicator lights 
⇒ Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch ⇒ Starter button 
⇒ Starting the engine ⇒ Starting the engine 
⇒ Stopping the engine ⇒ Stopping the engine 
⇒ Electronic immobilizer Immobilizer display
If an unauthorized vehicle key is used or the system malfunctions, or Immobilizer active! may appear on the instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started.
Push-starting and tow-starting
For technical reasons, never try to push-start or tow-start the vehicle. Jump-start the vehicle instead while following proper and safe procedures.
More information:
Warning
Switching off the engine while the vehicle is moving can make the vehicle harder to stop and result in loss of vehicle control, leading to collisions and severe personal injuries.Warning
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury when starting and running the vehicle's engine:Warning
The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter get very hot. They can cause fires and serious personal injury.Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual > Preparations for working in the engine compartment: Opening and closing the engine compartment
Fig. 158 A: Inside engine hood release
in the footwell on the driver side. B: Outside engine hood release in the radiator
grille.
Fig. 159 A: Bracket for hood support
in the engine compartment. B: Hood propped open.
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information firstâ ...