Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

The correct parking procedure for a vehicle with an automatic transmission.

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan BW, MK 2, AD - Years 2016-2025
Part: Transmission

Let's see in this video what the correct procedure is for parking a vehicle with an automatic transmission. Many people go directly from "D" to "P" and then pull the handbrake; however, this procedure is not correct because the stress point of the entire vehicle is on the locking gear, and when we start again and engage the gear, it will be necessary to use a lot of force. If this method is used for a long time, it will damage the transmission. The correct procedure is to shift to neutral when stopping, then engage the handbrake so that all the stress is on it, then release the foot brake, and finally shift to "P." At this point, we can turn off the engine.

Posted on 29 December 2025 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How do you reset the DSG automatic gearbox in Volkswagen?
How do you reset the DSG automatic gearbox in Volkswagen?
Volkswagen Tiguan (2016-2025 / BW, MK 2, AD) An automatic transmission could suddenly stop responding to commands, no longer engage gears, and completely lock up. If the problem is mechanical in…
Releasing the Gearbox Lock on a Volkswagen Tiguan
Releasing the Gearbox Lock on a Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Tiguan (2007-2016 / 5N, MK 1) If the automatic gearbox of your Volkswagen Tiguan is stuck, it is certainly a very annoying problem. The vehicle remains immobilised, and there is n…
Wheel replacement of a Volkswagen Tiguan
Wheel replacement of a Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Tiguan (2016-2025 / BW, MK 2, AD) To replace a wheel on your second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan, first park it in a safe and level location, then engage the handbrake and put it in f…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to reset the tyre pressure warning light on a Hyundai Tucson

Below are the instructions to reset the tyre pressure warning light (TPMS) on a Hyundai Tucson. First, get into the vehicle and turn on the instrument cluster; then navigate to the vehicle settings until you reach the tyre pressure monitor, identifying the tyre with incorrect pressure. At this point, restore all tyre pressures according to the specifications indicated on the label; this will reset the TPMS and the warning light will be cleared from the instrument cluster!

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos