Tiguan 2016 ➤, Tiguan 2021 ➤, Tiguan RUS 2017 ➤, Tiguan RUS 2021 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 12.2020
3
General information
General warnings for working on high-voltage system ⇒ page
Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack ⇒ page 27
Entries in service schedule ⇒ page 29
Severe operating conditions ⇒ page 29
Vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 30
Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 31
Vehicle identification number ⇒ page 32
Countries with hot climate ⇒ page 33
Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228 ⇒ page
34
Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590 ⇒ page
35
Motor code and motor number ⇒ page 36
Countries with high levels of dust ⇒ page 36
Type plate ⇒ page 37
Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement ⇒ page 37
3.1
General warnings for working on high-
voltage system
⇒ Rep. gr. 00; Classification of dangers for the high-voltage
system
3.2
Raising vehicle with lifting platform or
trolley jack
Safety notes ⇒ page 27
Lifting points for lifting platform and trolley jack ⇒ page 28
3.2.1
Safety information
WARNING
Before driving onto a lifting platform ensure there is sufficient
clearance between low lying components and lifting platform.
Before driving a vehicle onto a lifting platform it must be en‐
sured that the vehicle weight does not exceed the permissible
lifting capacity of the platform.
Lift vehicle only at points indicated in figure to avoid damaging
vehicle underbody or tipping vehicle.
Never start engine and engage a gear with vehicle lifted as
long as even one driven wheel has contact with the floor!
Disregarding these warnings risks the danger of an accident!
If work is to be performed under vehicle, the vehicle must be
supported by suitable stands.
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2024 VW Tiguan Owner's Manual