Repairs And Faults In The Airbag System; Windscreen Repairs; Engine And Transmission Guard - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Windscreen repairs

To function properly, some items of equipment require an electrical or electronic module, which is located on the inside of the windscreen near
the interior mirror. If the windscreen has been damaged in the viewing field of the electrical or electronic module, e.g. by stone impact, the
windscreen must be replaced. Repairing the crack can lead to malfunctions or functional faults in the equipment.
After changing the windscreen, the camera and sensors must be set up and calibrated by a qualified workshop.

Engine and transmission guard

An engine and transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the underside of the vehicle and to the engine oil sump.
Depending on where the vehicle is used, it may be a good idea to have an engine and transmission guard installed, e.g. if the vehicle will be
driven over kerbs, on driveways or on unsurfaced roads. If you wish to have one fitted, Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen
dealership.
WARNING
Incorrect repairs and modifications can cause malfunctions and damage to the vehicle and impair the effectiveness of the driver assist
systems. This can result in accidents and severe injuries.
Repairs and modifications to your vehicle should be carried out only by a qualified workshop.
WARNING
Unsuitable spare parts and accessories, incorrectly carried out work, modifications and repairs can lead to damage to the vehicle and cause
accidents and serious injuries.
Volkswagen strongly recommends you use only approved Volkswagen accessories and Volkswagen Genuine Parts
accessories have been specially tested by Volkswagen for suitability, reliability and safety.
Repairs and modifications to your vehicle should only be carried out by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the necessary tools,
diagnostic equipment, repair information and qualified personnel.
Never fit parts to your vehicle that are in any way different from the factory-fitted parts.
Never secure or mount objects such as drink holders or telephone holders either on or next to the airbag covers or within the deployment
zones of the airbag modules.
Only use rim/tyre combinations which have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.

Repairs and faults in the airbag system

Repairs and technical modifications must always be carried out according to Volkswagen specifications
Modifications and repairs to the front bumper, the doors, the front seats, the headliner, or the bodywork should be carried out by a qualified
workshop. System components and airbag system sensors might be fitted on these vehicle components.
If you work on the airbag system or remove and install parts of the system when performing other repair work, parts of the airbag system may be
damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the airbag inflates incorrectly or does not inflate at all.
Regulations must be observed to ensure that the effectiveness of the airbags is not reduced and that removed parts do not cause any injuries or
environmental pollution. Qualified workshops are familiar with these requirements.
Any modifications to the vehicle's suspension could prevent the airbag system from working properly during a collision. For example, using
tyre/rim combinations that have not been approved by Volkswagen, lowering the vehicle, making modifications to the suspension rate including
work on the springs, struts and shock absorbers could change the forces that are measured by the airbag sensors and sent to the electronic
control unit. Some changes to the suspension could cause the forces measured by the sensors to increase. This can lead to the airbag system
being triggered in collision scenarios where it normally would not be triggered if modifications to the suspension had not been made. Other
modifications can cause the forces measured by the sensors to decrease, therefore preventing the airbag system from being triggered when it
should have been.
WARNING
Incorrect repairs and modifications can cause malfunctions and damage to the vehicle and impair the effectiveness of the airbag system. This
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