Starting and Parking Sequence for the Tiguan L?
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The Tiguan L is equipped with an electronic parking brake, which only requires pressing the electronic parking brake button during starting and parking. A detailed introduction to the starting and parking sequence for the Tiguan L is as follows: 1. Starting the Tiguan L: Turn on the ignition without starting the engine (wait for the self-check to complete), shift to N gear, start the ignition, and release the electronic parking brake. When starting the Tiguan L, first turn the ignition key to the second position (power mode) to allow the car's computer system to begin self-checking for at least 6 seconds. Then, press the foot brake, shift the gear from P to N, release the foot brake, turn the ignition key to the starting position to ignite the engine, press the foot brake again, release the handbrake, shift the gear from N to D, and slowly release the foot brake to successfully start the car. 2. Parking the Tiguan L: Shift the car to N gear, wait until the car is completely stationary, engage the electronic parking brake, turn off the engine in N gear, and finally shift to P gear. To park the Tiguan L, first press the foot brake to stop the car, then shift the gear from D to N, engage the handbrake, turn off the engine, release the foot brake (but do not turn off the power), confirm that the car is completely stationary under the handbrake's effect, press the foot brake again, shift the gear from N to P, finally release the foot brake, turn back the key, turn off the power, and pull out the key to successfully park the car.
I've been driving the Tiguan L for several years and have developed a small routine for starting and stopping the car. When starting, I first sit firmly, fasten the seatbelt, check the surroundings for safety, then press the brake pedal, push the start button to ignite, listen for the normal engine sound before shifting the gear from P to D, and slowly release the brake pedal to move forward gently—avoid rushing to start quickly. This ensures a smooth start and protects the transmission. When stopping, find a flat or safe spot, come to a gentle stop, press the brake firmly, shift the gear back to P, engage the electronic parking brake to ensure the car doesn't move, and finally press the shutdown button to turn off the engine and power. Doing this process steadily helps prevent rolling or damage. Over time, this sequence has become second nature and helps extend the car's lifespan.
As a daily driver of the Tiguan L, I find starting and stopping the car simple but requiring attentiveness. The starting sequence is: after getting in and sitting down, first check the windows and rearview mirrors, confirm there are no obstacles around, then press the brake to start the engine. Wait until all dashboard lights are normal, shift to D gear, gently release the brake, and move forward. The stopping sequence is even more crucial: find a stable spot to park, press the brake to prevent rolling, then shift to P gear, pull the handbrake button to ensure safety, and finally turn off the engine. I take my time with each operation, especially making sure the car is completely stopped before shifting to P gear. With this habit, driving becomes safe and reliable, and passengers feel comfortable too.
The start-stop process of the Tiguan L is quite straightforward. To start, press the brake to ignite, shift to D gear, release the brake, and you're off. For parking, come to a complete stop, shift to P gear, engage the handbrake, and turn off the engine. Just ensure you're not rushing the process for safety's sake.
