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Maintenance - Edition 12.2020
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Descriptions of work
Swivel joints and axle mountings: inspecting ⇒ page 44
All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil ⇒ page 45
Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking
function ⇒ page 49
Front passenger airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF
function” ⇒ page 51
Battery (12V): checking battery terminal clamps for secure seat‐
ing ⇒ page 52
Battery (12V): checking with battery tester (always refer to
workshop manual) ⇒ page 55
Status of battery (12V): reading - sending diagnosis protocol via
online connection ⇒ page 55
Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread
depth ⇒ page 55
Brake and clutch system: changing brake fluid ⇒ page 68
Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and
damage ⇒ page 74
Brakes, front and rear: checking thickness of brake pads and
condition of brake discs ⇒ page 74
Brake fluid level: checking ⇒ page 78
Dual clutch gearbox 0D9: changing gear oil and filter ⇒ page
79
Dual clutch gearbox 0DD: changing gear oil ⇒ page 79
Dual clutch gearbox 0DL: changing gear oil ⇒ page 79
Dual clutch gearbox 0GC: changing gear oil ⇒ page 79
Diesel fuel filter: draining ⇒ page 91
Diesel fuel filter: renewing ⇒ page 92
Diesel particulate filter: checking ⇒ page 79
Window regulators: checking positioning (open and close func‐
tions) ⇒ page 80
Fault memories of all systems: reading with vehicle diagnostic
tester and correcting possible faults according to repair guide‐
lines ⇒ page 80
Protective bellows: inspecting ⇒ page 81
Head-up Display (HUD): removing protective film ⇒ page 81
High-voltage battery: check charge level ⇒ page 81
Maintenance of high-voltage battery ⇒ page 81
High-voltage battery: charging ⇒ page 82
Hybrid components: inspecting for damage to high-voltage com‐
ponents and wires ⇒ page 82
Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion when doors
and flaps are open ⇒ page 83
Poly V-belt: renewing ⇒ page 83
Poly V-belt: checking condition ⇒ page 83
Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level ⇒
page 85
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Maintenance - Edition 12.2020
Cooling system for high-voltage system: checking freeze pro‐
tection and coolant level ⇒ page 88
Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element ⇒ page
94
Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding ⇒ page 101
Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuels: adding ⇒ page 103
Engine and components in engine compartment: inspecting for
leaks and damage (from above and below) ⇒ page 105
Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing ⇒ page 105
Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing
and installing ⇒ page 108
Oil level: checking ⇒ page 108
Engine oil: draining, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine
oil ⇒ page 109
Engine oil: capacities and specifications up to model year
►2020 ⇒ page 120
Engine oil: capacities and specifications as of model year
2021► ⇒ page 122
Panorama sliding roof with rear panorama roof ⇒ page 123
Road test (performance, handling, noises, air conditioner etc.):
carrying out ⇒ page 126
Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque ⇒ page 127
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Reducing agent (AdBlue /DEF): replenishing ⇒ page 128
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Reducing agent (AdBlue /DEF): changing ⇒ page 132
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: calibrating ⇒ page 132
Tyre repair set: checking ⇒ page 133
Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system:
checking function ⇒ page 134
Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights ⇒ page 137
Headlight adjustment: checking LED headlights with cornering
light ⇒ page 141
Headlight adjustment: checking matrix LED headlights ⇒ page
146
Headlight adjustment: checking LED headlights (Tiguan) ⇒
page 148
Headlight adjustment: checking LED headlights (Tiguan PA) ⇒
page 152
Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights ⇒ page 156
Sliding sunroof drains at front: checking for blockage, cleaning if
necessary ⇒ page 158
Service interval display: resetting ⇒ page 159
Service interval display: recoding ⇒ page 160
Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots ⇒ page
161
Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter ele‐
ment ⇒ page 162
Selective wheel torque control: change oil in left and right clutch
chambers ⇒ page 162
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Maintenance - Edition 12.2020
Transportation mode: switching off ⇒ page 162
Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces ⇒ page 162
Clock and date: setting ⇒ page 164
Underbody: inspecting for damage to underbody sealant, un‐
derbody panels, routing of lines, plugs ⇒ page 164
Warning stickers, Tiguan eHybrid: checking ⇒ page 164
Water drain valves at rear: checking for blockage, cleaning if
necessary ⇒ page 165
Toothed belt: renewing (petrol engines) ⇒ page 166
Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing (diesel engines) ⇒ page
166
Spark plugs: renewing ⇒ page 166
4.1
Swivel joints and suspension link
mountings: inspecting
– Check boots -arrow- of lower swivel joints for leaks and
damage.
– Check lower axle mountings for large cracks, perforating
cracks or cuts in rubber material -arrows-.
– Check lower axle mountings for large cracks, perforating
cracks or cuts in rubber material -arrows-.
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2024 VW Tiguan Owner's Manual
