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 > Starting and stopping the engine: Starter button
Fig. 128 USA: In the center console:
Starter button of the Keyless Access locking and starting system.
Fig. 129 Emergency starting feature
on vehicles with Keyless Access.
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