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• Place jack stands only at locations specified by manufacturer.
The vehicle lifting jack supplied with the vehicle is intended for tire
changes only. Use a heavy duty floor jack to lift the vehicle before
installing jack stands.
• Battery acid (electrolyte) can cause severe burns. Flush contact
area with water, seek medical attention.
• Aerosol cleaners and solvents may contain hazardous or deadly
vapors and are highly flammable. Use only in a well ventilated
area. Do not use on hot surfaces (such as engines or brakes).
• Do not remove coolant reservoir or radiator cap with the engine
hot. Burns and engine damage may occur.
CAUtIonS
• If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop
for any procedure described in this manual, we suggest you leave
such repairs to an authorized dealer or other
qualified shop.
• Before starting a job, make certain that you have all the necessary
tools and parts on hand. Read all the instructions thoroughly
and do not attempt shortcuts. Use tools appropriate to the work
and use only replacement parts meeting original specifications.
Makeshift tools, parts and procedures will not make good repairs.
• Use pneumatic and electric tools only to loosen threaded parts and
fasteners. Never use these tools to tighten fasteners, especially on
light alloy parts. Always use a torque wrench to tighten fasteners to
the tightening torque specification listed.
• Be mindful of the environment and ecology. Before you drain the
crankcase, find out the proper way to dispose of the oil. Do not
pour oil onto the ground, down a drain, or into a stream, pond or
lake. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and
Local laws.
• The control module for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) cannot
withstand temperatures from a paint-drying booth or a heat
lamp in excess of 95 °C (203 °F) and should not be subjected to
temperatures exceeding 85 °C (185 °F) for more than two hours.
• Before doing any electrical welding on cars equipped with ABS,
disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal (ground strap) and the
ABS control module connector.
• Always make sure the ignition is off before disconnecting battery.
VW Tiguan Quick Reference Specification Book • February 2014
(CAUTIONS cont'd on next page)
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