Volkswagen Tiguan (2015 year). Instruction — part 25

The vehicle battery will be drained if the emergency flashers are on for a long time – even if the

ignition is switched off.

Emergency closing and opening

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Manually unlocking and locking the driver door

Manually locking the passenger doors

Opening the rear hatch from inside the luggage compartment

Emergency fuel filler flap release

Emergency release for the selector lever lock

The doors and the rear hatch can be manually locked and, in some cases, unlocked if necessary, for
instance because the power locking system or the remote control vehicle key malfunctions.

Emergency closing of the power sunroof is not possible with means in the vehicle. Contact an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

More information:

Vehicle key set
Power locking system
Doors
Rear hatch
Power sunroof
In an emergency

WARNING

Serious injuries can result if the emergency closing and opening procedures are used
carelessly.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the

vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly

in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle
can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures.
Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death,
particularly to small children.

WARNING

Careless opening and closing of doors, the rear hatch, and the power sunroof is dangerous
and can cause serious personal injury.

Open or close doors, the rear hatch, and the power sunroof only when no one is in the

way.

NOTICE

To help prevent vehicle damage, carefully remove and properly reinstall parts after emergency
locking or unlocking.

Manually unlocking and locking the driver door

Fig. 182 Door handle on driver door: Concealed lock cylinder.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

When locking the vehicle manually, all doors are locked. Keep the key turned in the locking position to
close all windows and the power sunroof (convenience closing). When the vehicle is unlocked
manually, only the driver door is unlocked. Keep the key turned in the unlocking position to open all

windows. Note the instructions for the anti-theft alarm system

⇒ Anti-theft alarm system.

Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehicle key

⇒ Vehicle key set.

Insert the key bit from below into the opening of the cover cap on the driver door

⇒

fig. 182

(arrow)

and lift the cover cap off. Grasping the door handle and pulling slightly makes it easier to remove the
cap.

Insert the key bit into the lock cylinder of the driver door and unlock or lock the door.
Reinsert the cover cap from top to bottom and press until it clicks into place. Grasping the door

handle and pulling slightly makes it easier to install the cap.

Special considerations when unlocking

If the vehicle is equipped with an The anti-theft alarm system, the system remains activated for the

unlocked vehicle. But no alarm is triggered at first

⇒ Power locking system.

Open the driver door; the alarm will sound if the ignition is not switched on within about

15 seconds.

Switch on the ignition. The electronic immobilizer recognizes a valid remote control vehicle key

when the ignition is switched on and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.

The driver door can be unlocked separately from the inside the vehicle by pulling the door

handle to open the door

⇒ Power locking system.

The anti-theft alarm system is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually with the key bit

⇒ Power locking system.

Manually locking the passenger doors

Fig. 183 On the front side of the right rear door: Emergency lock, covered by a rubber seal.

Fig. 184 On the front side of the right rear door: Manual vehicle locking with the key bit in the vehicle key.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The passenger door and rear doors can each be locked manually. This will not activate the anti-theft
alarm system.

Open the door.

Remove the rubber seal on the front side of the door. The seal is marked with a lock

⇒

fig. 183

.

Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehicle key

⇒ Vehicle key set.

Insert the key bit horizontally into the opening and press the small colored lever forward

⇒

fig. 184

.

Reinsert the rubber seal and completely close the door.
Make sure that the door is locked.
Repeat the procedure for other doors if necessary.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Doors can be unlocked and opened separately from inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle

once. If necessary, pull the door handle again

⇒ Power locking system.

Opening the rear hatch from inside the luggage compartment

Fig. 185 View from luggage compartment: Emergency unlocking rear hatch with the remote control vehicle
key.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest forward

⇒ Seat functions.

Remove luggage in order to reach the rear hatch from the inside.

Unfold the key bit from the vehicle key fob

⇒

Insert the key bit into the opening in the rear hatch trim and press in the direction of the arrow

⇒

fig. 185

to unlock the rear hatch.

Emergency fuel filler flap release

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There is no emergency release for the fuel filler flap. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Emergency release for the selector lever lock

Fig. 186 Removing the selector gate cover.

Fig. 187 Releasing the selector lever lock.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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 Neutral (N).

The emergency release is located under the selector gate cover on the right side when viewed in
driving direction.

Preparations

Set the electronic parking brake. If the electronic parking brake cannot be set, you must find

another way to help prevent the vehicle from moving.

Switch off the ignition.

Removing the selector gate cover

Pull upward on the cover around the selector lever sleeve

⇒

fig. 186

.

Slip the cover up and over the selector lever

⇒

.

Emergency release for the selector lever

Push the release lever

⇒

fig. 187

in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.

Press the release button

⇒

fig. 186

(arrow) in the selector lever handle and shift the selector lever

to Neutral (N).

WARNING

Never shift the transmission out of Park (P) without first firmly applying the parking brake.
Otherwise, the vehicle can start to roll unexpectedly, especially on hills or inclines, and cause
an accident and serious injuries.

NOTICE

Even with the selector lever is in Neutral (N), 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.

Vehicle tool kit

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Storage

Contents

Folding chocks

When securing the vehicle after a breakdown, always obey all applicable legal requirements.

More information:

Power locking system
Anti-theft alarm system
Lights
Trailer towing
Brakes
Working in the engine compartment
In an emergency
Changing a wheel

WARNING

Loose tools and other items in the vehicle tool kit and a loose compact spare wheel may be
thrown through the passenger compartment if you brake suddenly or steer sharply or are
involved in an accident. This can cause severe injuries.

Always make sure the vehicle tool kit and compact spare wheel are securely stowed in the

luggage compartment.

WARNING

Improper or damaged vehicle tools can lead to accidents and injury.

Never work with tool that are damaged or not right for the job.

Storage

Fig. 188 On the left in the luggage compartment: Storage compartment.

Fig. 189 On the right in the luggage compartment: Storage compartment.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The vehicle tool kit is in the storage compartment on the left in the luggage compartment

⇒

fig. 188

.

Rotate the quick-release fasteners 90° to open the storage compartment.

Completely retract the jack after use. Otherwise it will not fit in its compartment and cannot be

stowed safely.

Contents

Fig. 190 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The contents of the vehicle tool kit depend on the vehicle configuration. The following describes the
maximum contents.

Contents of the vehicle tool kit

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fig. 190

(1)

Screwdriver with a hexagonal socket in the handle for removing or inserting previously
loosened wheel bolts. The screwdriver blade is reversible. The screwdriver may be stored
under the lug wrench.

(2)

Folding chocks

⇒ Folding chocks.

(3)

Screw-in towing eye.

(4)

Hubcap puller clips for removing hubcaps, full wheel covers or wheel bolt caps.

(5)

Jack. Before putting the jack back, be sure to completely crank the jack down to its original
position. Then the crank must be clamped against the side of the jack.

(6)

Lug wrench.

Maintaining the vehicle jack

The vehicle jack requires no regular maintenance. If necessary, apply multi-purpose grease to the
joints of the vehicle jack.

Folding chocks

Fig. 191 Unfolding the folding chock.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The folding chock is in the vehicle tool kit

⇒

fig. 190

.

Setting up the folding chock

Raise the support plate

⇒

fig. 191

(1)

.

Insert both “lugs” of the securing plate completely in the elongated holes of the base plate

(2)

.

Proper use

The folding chock can be used to block the wheel diagonal to the wheel which is to be changed.

The folding chock must be placed directly in front of and behind the wheel and may be used only on
firm surfaces.

WARNING

Improper setup or improper use of the folding chocks can cause accidents and injuries.

Never use damaged folding chocks.
Never use folding chocks to secure the vehicle on slopes.

Wheel trim

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Hubcaps

Wheel bolt caps

Wheel covers

More information:

Exterior care and cleaning
Vehicle tool kit
Changing a wheel

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and improper installation of wheel covers can cause accidents and
severe injuries.

Improperly installed wheel covers can come loose while driving and endanger other

motorists and cyclists.

Do not use damaged wheel covers.
Always make sure that the flow of air for brake system cooling is not blocked or reduced

before installing wheel covers. This applies to both factory installed wheel covers and
aftermarket wheel covers. Insufficient air supply may significantly increase stopping
distance.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the vehicle, be careful when removing wheel covers and be sure to
install them properly.

Hubcaps

Fig. 192 Pulling off hubcap.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

To remove take the wire clip out of vehicle tool kit

⇒

fig. 190

(4)

and hook it into the edge of the

hubcap

⇒

fig. 192

.

Pull the hubcap off in the direction of the arrow.
To install press hubcap against the rim until it latches.

The hubcaps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be firmly reinstalled after the wheel
change.

Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 193 Pulling cover caps off wheel bolts.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Take the wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit

⇒ Vehicle tool kit.

Insert the wire clip through the opening of the cover cap

⇒

fig. 193

and pull off in the direction of

the arrow.

The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be installed again after the wheel
change.

Wheel covers

Fig. 194 Pulling the wheel cover off.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Pulling off the wheel cover

Take the lug wrench and wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit

⇒ Vehicle tool kit.

Place the wire clip hook in one of the openings of the wheel cover.

Slide the lug wrench through the clip

⇒

fig. 194

and pull the wheel cover off in the direction of the

arrow.

Installing the wheel cover

Make sure that the valve cutout is aligned with the valve, and press the wheel cover onto the wheel
rim. Make sure that the wheel cover is latched onto the rim along the entire circumference.

Changing a wheel

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Preparations for changing a wheel

Wheel bolts

Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack

Changing a wheel

After changing a wheel

Removing Fender Premium Audio subwoofer

Some vehicle designs and models are not delivered with a jack and lug wrench. In such cases,
Volkswagen recommends having tires and wheels changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Change a wheel by yourself only if the vehicle is parked in a safe location, you are familiar with safety
procedures and the technical steps, and you have proper tools available. Otherwise, get expert
assistance.

The vehicle jack can only be safely used to change the wheel on a vehicle that has only one flat or
damaged tire. The vehicle will not have the support it needs from 3 fully inflated tires. The vehicle can
fall off the jack. If more than one tire on the vehicle is flat or damaged, do not lift the vehicle with the
vehicle jack. Instead, get expert assistance.

More information:

Exterior views
Vehicle key set
Tires and wheels
In an emergency
Vehicle tool kit
Wheel covers

WARNING

Changing a wheel, especially on the side of the road, can be dangerous. To help reduce the
risk of serious personal injury:

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Move the vehicle a safe distance off

the road where it is safe to change the wheel.

Always make sure that all passengers, especially children, are in a safe place outside the

vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic (such as behind a guard rail).

Turn on the emergency flashers and set up another warning device about 25 yards (25

meters) behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.

Change a wheel by yourself only if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Otherwise,

get expert assistance.

Always switch the engine off, apply the electronic parking brake, and shift the

transmission into Park (P) (automatic transmission) or any gear (manual only) to help prevent
the vehicle from moving suddenly and slipping off the jack.

Always make sure that the ground is level and firm. If necessary, place the jack on a large

and sturdy board or on a similar ground support.

Always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with chocks or

similar things.

If you are towing a trailer, always unhitch it from your vehicle before starting to change

the wheel. Always apply the trailer brakes firmly and make sure the trailer cannot move
unintentionally.

Always use proper and undamaged tools when changing a wheel.
Once a wheel is lifted off the ground, having the transmission in Park (P) or in gear will not

prevent sudden vehicle movement.

Always use a jack that has been approved by the manufacturer for your vehicle. Never use

other jacks, even if they have been approved for use on other Volkswagen models.

To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious personal injuries, never loosen

the screws on rims with threaded rim rings.

After changing a wheel, have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with an accurate

torque wrench.

After changing a wheel or tire, reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

⇒ Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Preparations for changing a wheel

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Checklist

Getting ready to change a wheel. Follow these steps in the order listed here

⇒

:

1. If you have a flat tire, move as far away from traffic as possible. Park the vehicle on a flat and level

surface where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with
flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.

2. Apply the electronic parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving

⇒ Braking and parking.

3. Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park (P)

⇒ Shifting.

4. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch

⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.

5. Manual transmission: Engage a gear

⇒ , Shifting.