Get Exterior care and cleaning -> Cleaning the engine compartment Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

Dirt and debris can impair the function of the power sunroof

The power sunroof only works when the ignition is on. You can still open or close the power sunroof

for several minutes after you switch off the ignition, as long as the driver or front passenger door has

not been opened.

Moving the sunshade to the cleaning position

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Park the vehicle safely.

Open the power sunroof completely

ꢀ Press and hold the button ⇒ꢀfig. 178 (2) for about 5 seconds until the sunshade is completely

closed.

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If the sunshade is heavily soiled, carefully clean it with a cloth and warm water.

NOTICE

Close the power sunroof completely before driving off. Driving with the sunshade in the

cleaning position can lead to damage to the vehicle.

NOTICE

Do not attempt to clean the drain tubes for the power sunroof. This could result in vehicle

damage caused by punctured or damaged drain tubes.

Remove leaves and other objects from the sunroof guide rails regularly either by hand or using a

vacuum cleaner.

Undercoating

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

The vehicle underbody is coated to help protect it from corrosion and damage. The undercoating could

be damaged during normal use. We therefore recommend that you have the protective coatings on the

underbody and suspension inspected regularly, and repaired if necessary.

WARNING

Undercoating and rustproofing products can catch fire on the hot exhaust system or any

other hot engine component.

ꢀ Never apply additional undercoating or rustproofing on or near the exhaust manifold, the

exhaust pipes, the catalytic converter, the heat shields, or any other hot vehicle component.

Cleaning the engine compartment

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

The engine compartment of a vehicle is a dangerous area ⇒ꢀ Working in the engine compartment.

If necessary, the engine compartment should be cleaned by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Incorrect cleaning procedures could remove corrosion

protection and damage electrical components, among other things. In addition, water could enter

directly into the vehicle interior through the plenum chamber ⇒ꢀ

Never use a power washer to clean the engine compartment ⇒ꢀ

If the engine compartment is extremely dirty, have it cleaned professionally by your authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Plenum chamber

The plenum chamber is located in the engine compartment between windshield and engine, under a

perforated cover. Outside air is taken into the vehicle interior from the plenum chamber via the climate

control system.

Regularly remove leaves and other loose objects from the plenum chamber cover by hand or with a

vacuum cleaner.

WARNING

Injuries, scalding, electric shock, accidents and fire hazards can occur while working on the

engine or in the engine compartment!

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Before working in the engine compartment, be sure to familiarize yourself with the

necessary procedures and generally accepted safety precautions ⇒Working in the engine

compartment.

ꢀ Volkswagen recommends having the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

Spraying or pouring water (e.g. with power washer) into the plenum chamber can cause severe

damage to the vehicle.

Wash the engine compartment only in special wash bays so that the oily dirt and fuel residue

that are washed off the vehicle will not enter the sewage system. In some areas it illegal to wash the

engine compartment anywhere other than at such specified locations.

Exterior care and cleaning -> Cleaning the engine compartment for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

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