Get Emergency closing and opening -> Emergency release for the selector lever lock Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

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

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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.

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Removing the selector gate cover

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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.

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ꢀ 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.

Emergency closing and opening -> Emergency release for the selector lever lock for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)