Steering; Removing The Cover Of The Gearshift Gate - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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If the power fails in the vehicle (for example if the battery is flat) and the vehicle has to be pushed or towed, the selector lever lock must be
released manually. Seek professional assistance.
The manual release mechanism is located under the cover of the gearshift gate.
Preparation
Switch on the electronic parking brake. If the electronic parking brake cannot be switched on, the vehicle will have to be prevented from
rolling off using other means.
Switch off the ignition.

Removing the cover of the gearshift gate

Carefully pull the cover upwards in the area around the selector lever gaiter with connected electrical wiring
Pull the cover up and over the selector lever
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
Using the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit, carefully push the release lever in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this
position.
Press the lock button on the selector lever and put the selector lever into position N.
After manual unlocking, carefully press the cover onto the centre console while ensuring that the electrical wires are positioned correctly.
WARNING
Never move the selector lever out of the position P if the electronic parking brake is not switched on. Otherwise the vehicle could move
unexpectedly if it is stopped on an incline, which could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
NOTICE
The automatic gearbox will become damaged if the vehicle is allowed to roll for a long period of time or at a high speed (for example while
being towed) with the selector lever in position N and the engine switched off.
NOTICE
The electric drive will be damaged if the vehicle rolls for an extended period or at high speed with the ignition switched off, the electric drive
switched off or the 12-volt vehicle battery discharged, or with no 12-volt vehicle battery and the selector lever in position N. The vehicle can be
towed only subject to certain conditions

Steering

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Information on steering
The power steering is not hydraulic. It is an electromechanical system. The advantage of this steering system is that no hydraulic hoses,
hydraulic oil, pumps, filter or other parts are required. The electromechanical system reduces fuel consumption. A hydraulic system requires
constant oil pressure in the system, whereas an electromechanical steering system only needs an energy supply while steering.
The power steering provided by the electromechanical steering system automatically adjusts to the vehicle speed, steering wheel torque and
steering wheel angle. The electromechanical steering only functions when the engine is running.
In vehicles with driving profile selection, the selected driving profile can affect the behaviour of the power steering
→ .
→ Tow-starting and towing .
→ Fig. 142 .
→ Driving Profile Selection .