Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
⇒ Indicator
light
⇒ Information on light bulb replacement
⇒ Replacing light bulbs in the Halogen
headlight
⇒ Replacing light bulbs in the Xenon headlight
⇒ Changing light bulbs in the
front bumper
⇒ Replacing light bulbs in taillight in the rear hatch
⇒ Changing taillight bulbs
in the vehicle body
⇒ Changing the light bulb in the license plate lamp
⇒ Changing the light bulb
in the backup lamp
Changing a light bulb requires a certain amount of skill. If you are uncertain
about how to proceed, Volkswagen recommends having the light bulb changed by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Special
training and knowledge are generally required when other vehicle parts must be disassembled
to replace a bulb, or when HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) lamps must be
replaced.
You should always keep a box in the vehicle with all the replacement bulbs required
for traffic safety. Replacement bulbs are available from your authorized Volkswagen
dealer or Authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. The laws of some countries explicitly
require you to have replacement bulbs in the vehicle.
Driving with outside lights that do not work may be against the law.
Additional light bulb specifications
Some factory-installed light bulbs in the headlights or the rear lights may have
different specifications than conventional light bulbs. Specifications are on the
glass bulb or on the metal base.
More information:
- Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views
- Lights and Vision ⇒ Lights and vision
- Preparations for working in the engine compartment ⇒ Preparations for working
in the engine compartment
- Vehicle tool kit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit

Warning
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when
you cannot be seen by other motorists.

WarningImproper replacement of burned
out headlights and other light bulbs can cause serious personal injury.
- Stop! Always read and heed the WARNINGS before doing any work in the engine
compartment ⇒ Preparations for working in the engine compartment . The engine
compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area, and work in
this area can lead to serious personal injury.
- HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) get power from a high voltage source
that can cause severe personal injury and even death if handled improperly.
- H7/H15 bulbs and HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) are under high pressure
and can explode if handled improperly.
- Always let a burned out light bulb cool down before replacing it.
- Never replace a light bulb unless you are familiar with all of the necessary
procedures. In particular, never remove a headlight unless you know exactly
how to carry out the job and have the correct tools and light bulbs.
- If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified
workshop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.
- We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge
(Xenon) lamps and H7/H15 bulbs replaced by a qualified technician.
- Do not touch the glass of light bulbs with your bare hands. Fingerprints
left on the bulb evaporate due to the heat when the bulb is switched on and
cause the reflector to cloud.
- There are sharp edges on and around the headlight housing in the engine
compartment and the rear light housing. Wear hand protection if you replace
bulbs.

Note
After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make sure that the
rubber covers or plastic caps have been properly and securely reinstalled to help
prevent water from getting into the electrical connections and headlight housing
and damaging the electrical system.
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒Introduction
to the subject
Lights up
Possible cause
Proper response
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Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual > Sun protection: Sun visors
Fig. 84 Sun visor.
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒Introduction
to the subject Sun visor adjustment:
Flip the sun visor down toward the windshield.
Lift it out of the retaining clip ⇒ Fig. 84① and swivel it over toward
the door.
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