Tiguan 2016 ➤, Tiguan 2021 ➤, Tiguan RUS 2017 ➤, Tiguan RUS 2021 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 12.2020
4.43.4
Seals: checking for damage and clean‐
ing
– Bring glass panel -1- into tilt position
– Check seal on rear glass panel -2- for damage and then
clean.
– Open glass panel -1- completely.
– Check seal on roof -3- for damage.
– Clean seal on roof -3- and sealing surfaces on glass panel
-2-.
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Road test: performing (driving behav‐
iour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
Which of the following can be checked depends on vehicle
equipment and local conditions (urban/country).
Check the following during a road test:
♦ Engine: output, misfiring, idling speed, acceleration
♦ Clutch: pulling away, pedal pressure, odours
♦ Gear selection: ease of operation, stick position
♦ Automatic gearbox: Selector lever position, shift lock/ignition
key removal lock, shift behaviour, dash panel insert display
♦ Foot brake and handbrake: function, free travel and effec‐
tiveness, pulling to one side, juddering, squeal
♦ ABS function: pulsing must be felt at the brake pedal during
ABS-regulated braking
♦ Steering: function, steering free clearance, steering wheel
centred when vehicle is travelling straight ahead
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4. Descriptions of work
Tiguan 2016 ➤, Tiguan 2021 ➤, Tiguan RUS 2017 ➤, Tiguan RUS 2021 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 12.2020
♦ Tilting roof: function
♦ Radio/radio navigation system: function, reception, GALA,
interference noise
♦ Multi-function indicator (MFI): functions
♦ Air conditioning system: check function (At low temperatures
the function of air conditioner must be checked in a work‐
shop).
♦ Vehicle: pulls to one side when travelling straight ahead (lev‐
el road).
♦ Imbalance: wheels, drive shafts, propshaft
♦ Noise/vibration: wheel bearing, exhaust system
♦ Engine: hot starting behaviour
4.45
Wheel securing bolts: tightening to
specified torque
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Adapter set for tamper-proof wheel bolts -T10313-
♦ Torque wrench
Note
♦ To loosen/tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts a special adapt‐
er, located in vehicle tool kit, is required.
♦ To loosen the anti-theft wheel bolts (lockable wheel bolts) do
not use an impact screwdriver.
♦ If the adapter to loosen or tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts
is not available in the vehicle, use the corresponding adapter
set for tamper-proof wheel bolts.
4. Descriptions of work
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2024 VW Tiguan Owner's Manual
