What to Do When the Tiguan's Battery Dies?
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Push-starting is the most familiar and effective emergency starting method, but it is a last resort and should not be used frequently. The method and principle of tow-starting are similar to push-starting, with the difference being that using a vehicle for towing is often much more effortless and convenient. If you have jumper cables in the car, you can also use the battery jump-start method to start the vehicle. Call for a tow truck service. Charge the car as soon as possible or earlier to avoid running out of power. Start the car only after the battery has been charged to 13.4V or higher.
Last time my Tiguan's battery suddenly died, it was really frustrating! The first reaction is not to panic, quickly take out the spare jumper cables. Find a kind-hearted person to help, park the two cars close but not touching, connect the positive terminal first then the negative, wait a few minutes before starting my car. If jump-starting doesn't work, call for roadside assistance and tow it to a repair shop. This is usually caused by aging or forgetting to turn off the headlights, so I now regularly check the battery condition and keep a charger at home for emergencies. Remember, driving safety is the top priority - don't force start the car to avoid damaging the electrical circuits.