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Checklist

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    Steps for replacing a light bulb. Please carry out these steps only in the order listed ⇒ .

  • Stop the vehicle in a safe place on level and firm ground at a safe distance from traffic.

  • Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving Braking, stopping, and parking.

  • Turn the light switch to 0 position Lights.

  • Move the turn signal lever to neutral position Lights.

  • Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park (P) Shifting.

  • Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Starting and stopping the engine.

  • Manual transmission: Engage a gear Shifting.

  • Let orientation lighting go out Lights.

  • Let the burned out light bulb cool down.

  • Check if the fuse is blown Fuses.

  • Replace the burned out light bulb according to instructions . Always replace a burned-out light bulb with a good bulb with the same specifications. Specifications are on the glass bulb or on the metal base.

  • Never touch the glass of the light bulb with your bare hands. Fingerprints can cloud the outer surface of the light bulb when heated, affecting the lighting power, clouding the reflector, and reducing the brightness.

  • Always make sure that the new bulb works. If the bulb does not work, it may not be installed correctly; the connection plug may not be completely seated; the corresponding fuse may be burned out; or the bulb may be bad.

  • Always have the headlights adjusted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility after a headlight bulb has been replaced.

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.
  • Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common sense.
Always insert and remove lamps carefully to avoid damage to the vehicle paint or to other parts of the vehicle.

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Tiguan quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.