What is the method to open the door when the Tiguan L car key runs out of battery?
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The method to open the door when the Tiguan L car key runs out of battery is to replace the key battery. The replacement method is: Press the mechanical key button on the key to open it; Use your hand to pry upwards at the middle seam of the remote key to open one end of the battery cover; Along one side, pry open the other end of the battery cover to access the battery; After removing the battery, install the new battery, close the battery cover, and press it firmly. Taking the 2021 Tiguan L two-wheel-drive Comfort Edition as an example, its body dimensions are: 4712mm in length, 1839mm in width, 1673mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2791mm, a fuel tank capacity of 60 liters, and a trunk capacity of 495 liters.
My Tiguan L key ran out of battery last week, and I personally tested an effective method: There's a small button on the side of the key—press it to pull out the metal mechanical key blade. Under the cover on the driver's side door handle, there's a small rectangular hole. Insert the key head and gently pry to pop open the protective cover, revealing the keyhole inside. Remember to turn clockwise to unlock, and don’t use too much force. Keeping a spare button battery (CR2032 model) in the glovebox is crucial—it’s easy to replace, just remove the key’s back cover and it’s done in five minutes. If you’re caught without a battery in the middle of the night, turning on your phone’s flashlight and shining it on the key’s induction area (the groove on the door handle) can sometimes wake up the signal—this trick works across Volkswagen models.
