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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual - Exterior lighting



Owner’s Manuals 2022 Exterior lighting

Exterior lighting

Bilt Introduction

Before changing a light bulb, check if it is an incandescent bulb or an LED light. Generally, light bulbs can be replaced by yourself. If the exterior lighting on your vehicle is equipped with LED technology, it is not possible to change LED lights or individual LEDs by yourself. The malfunction of individual LEDs may be an indication that more LEDs will malfunction. If this is the case, have the LEDs checked and/or replaced if necessary by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Driving with exterior lighting that is inoperative may be against the law.

Additional bulb specifications

Some bulbs may have certain manufacturer specifications that differ from conventional light bulbs. The respective name will be on the bulb socket or glass bulb.

WARNING

Accidents can occur if the road is not well lit and the vehicle cannot be seen by others on the road, or is very difficult to see by others.

WARNING

Changing the bulbs incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

  • Always read and observe the warnings before performing any work in the engine compartment ⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment. The engine compartment in any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area that can cause serious personal injury.

  • Be aware that halogen bulbs are under pressure and can break during bulb replacement.

  • Only change affected bulbs when they have cooled down completely.

  • Never perform a bulb replacement if you are not familiar with the required procedures. If you are not sure what to do, have the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualified in this respect. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

  • Do not touch the glass bulb with bare fingers. Fingerprints on the bulb will vaporize from the heat when the light is switched on and will cause the reflector to “darken”.

  • Components with sharp edges are located on the headlight housing and on the taillight housing. Protect your hands during bulb replacement.

NOTICE

Water entering the headlight housing can damage the electrical system.

  • After a bulb replacement, always fit the covers on the headlight housing.

  • Always check whether the covers have been fitted correctly.

Information about replacing bulbs

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ andIntroduction.

Always perform the following steps for changing a bulb in the specified sequence ⇒ :

  1. Park the vehicle a safe distance away from moving traffic on level and solid ground as soon as possible.

  2. Set the electronic parking brake ⇒ Using the electronic parking brake.

  3. Switch the lights off.

  4. Turn off the turn signal if it is activated.

  5. Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Engage the parking lock ⇒ Automatic transmission: selecting the selector lever position.

  6. Switch the ignition off.

  7. Allow the orientation lighting to turn off.

  8. Allow the affected light bulbs to cool down.

  9. Check if you can see that a fuse is burnt out ⇒  Introduction.

  10. Change the affected light bulb according to the instructions ⇒ .

    A light bulb may only be replaced with the same type of light bulb. The respective name will be on the bulb socket or glass bulb.

    Never touch a glass light bulb with bare hands. The fingerprints left behind would vaporize from the heat when the bulb is switched on and condense on the reflector, which would then reduce the headlight brightness.

  11. Check the bulb function after a bulb is changed.

    If the bulb does not function, the bulb may not have been inserted correctly, may have fallen out, or the connector may not have been plugged in correctly.

  12. After every bulb replacement in the front of the vehicle, have the headlight adjustment checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Failing to follow these instructions, which are provided for your own safety, can cause accidents and serious injuries.

  • Always follow the steps in the instructions and the general safety precautions.

NOTICE

Removing and inserting trim panels and headlights incorrectly can damage the vehicle paint and body.

  • When removing and inserting the headlight, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint and body.

Replacing the bulbs in the front bumper

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ andIntroduction.

Preparations for replacing bulbs

Only perform these steps in the specified order:

  1. Follow the instructions and perform the steps ⇒ Information about replacing bulbs.

  2. Replace the headlight in the front bumper.

    A screwdriver with the corresponding plug-in blade is required for removal ⇒  Introduction.

Replacing the bulbs in the front bumper (fog lights)

Fig. 178 In the right side of the front bumper: removing the fog lights.

Fig. 178 In the right side of the front bumper: removing the fog lights.

  1. Fixing screws for fog light.

  1. Attach the extraction hook in the opening on the cover  fig. 178. Pull the cover forward in the direction of the arrow.

  2. Remove the screws using the screwdriver  fig. 178 .

  3. Pull the headlight out of the bumper toward the outer side of the vehicle.

  4. Release the connector and disconnect it.

  5. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise until it stops and remove it toward the rear with the bulb.

  6. Replace the burned out bulb with the same type of new bulb.

  7. Plug in the connector to the bulb holder. The connector must audibly engage ⇒ .

  8. Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it clockwise until it stops.

  9. Slide the headlight into the openings from the outside and insert it into the bumper.

  10. Tighten the screws using the screwdriver  fig. 178 .

  11. Insert the cover in the bumper  fig. 178.

  12. Stow the extraction hook and screwdriver (if necessary) in the vehicle tool kit.

Replacing the fog light bulbs in the front bumper (R-Line)

Fig. 179 On the right side of the R-Line front bumper: fog light.

Fig. 179 On the right side of the R-Line front bumper: fog light.

  1. Cover for fog light.

Fig. 180 In the right side of the R-Line front bumper: removing the fog lights.

Fig. 180 In the right side of the R-Line front bumper: removing the fog lights.

  1. Fixing screws for trim panel.
  2. Trim panel for fog light.
  3. Fixing screws for fog light.

  1. Attach the extraction hook in the opening on the cover below the fog lights  fig. 179. Pull the cover forward in the direction of the arrow  fig. 179 .

  2. Remove the screws in the trim panel using the screwdriver  fig. 180  .

  3. Unclip the trim panel and remove in the direction of the arrow  fig. 180 .

  4. Remove the fixing screws in the fog lights with the screwdriver  fig. 180 .

  5. Pull the headlight out of the bumper toward the outer side of the vehicle.

  6. Release the connector and disconnect it.

  7. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise up to the stop and remove it toward the rear with the bulb.

  8. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.

  9. Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it clockwise until it stops.

  10. Plug in the connector to the bulb holder. The connector must audibly engage ⇒ .

  11. Slide the headlight into the openings from the outside and insert it into the bumper.

  12. Tighten the fixing screws in the fog light with the screwdriver  fig. 180 .

  13. Insert the trim panel in the bumper in the opposite direction of the arrow  fig. 180 . The trim panel must engage securely in place.

  14. Tighten the screws in the trim panel using the screwdriver  fig. 180  .

  15. Insert the cover in the bumper in the opposite direction of the arrow. The cover must engage securely in place  fig. 179 .

  16. Stow the extraction hook and screwdriver (if necessary) in the vehicle tool kit.

NOTICE

Removing and inserting trim panels and headlights incorrectly can damage the vehicle paint and body.

  • When removing and inserting the headlight, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint and body.

NOTICE

Water entering the connectors can damage the electrical system.

  • When you plug the connector into the bulb holder, make sure that the connector is fitted correctly in the headlight housing.

Replacing bulbs in the vehicle body

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ andIntroduction.

Preparations for replacing bulbs

Only perform these steps in the specified order:

  1. Follow the instructions and perform the steps ⇒ Information about replacing bulbs.

  2. Open the trunk lid.

  3. Remove the taillight from the vehicle body.

Replacing bulbs

Fig. 181 Side of the luggage compartment: removing the taillight.

Fig. 181 Side of the luggage compartment: removing the taillight.

  1. Fuse for taillight connector.
  2. Connector for taillight.
  3. Fixing screw for taillight.
Removing the taillight

  1. Open the section of the side trim panel in the luggage compartment near the taillight in the direction of the arrow  fig. 181.

  2. Remove the red locking mechanism on the connector  fig. 181  and remove the connector  fig. 181 . If necessary, use a suitable tool to help loosen the red locking mechanism.

  3. Remove the screw counterclockwise  fig. 181 .

  4. Carefully pull the taillight toward the rear and out of the body.

  5. Remove the taillight and place it on a clean, flat surface.

Replacing bulbs

  1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise until the stop and then remove it carefully from the taillight with the bulb.

  2. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.

  3. Insert the bulb holder carefully in the taillight and turn clockwise until the bulb holder locks into place.

Installing the taillight

  1. Fit the connector  fig. 181  and press the red locking mechanism into the connector  fig. 181 .

  2. Insert the taillight carefully into the opening on the body.

  3. Hold the taillight in the installation position with one hand and tighten the screw with the other hand  fig. 181.

  4. Make sure the taillight is installed correctly and is secure.

  5. Connect the connector to the bulb holder and press in.

  6. Close the section of the side trim panel in the luggage compartment near the taillight in the opposite direction of the arrow.

  7. Close the trunk lid.

The illustration shows the left taillight. The right taillight housing is a mirror image of the left.

There are different versions of the taillights. The locations and versions of the bulb holders and bulbs may vary from the images.

In LEDs taillights, some lighting elements may be equipped with “standard” bulbs. These bulbs can be replaced.

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