I am requiring some help and assistance for my daughters 2009 VW Tiguan 2.0 diesel car.

The car is relatively "new" to my daughter as she had only recently purchased the vehicle. On her way to visit us tonight the bulb not working light illuminated on the dash board, when the vehicle was switched off and back on again ( but this time without actually starting.........just for my benefit so I could read the digital display ) it was saying the left hand reverse light was not working.

A cursory check by myself suggested it wasn`t going to be a five minute job gaining access to the bulb ( I am assuming it was bulb failure ).

I referred to the handbook and shook my head in disbelief when I read the contents.........see attached photo.

Anyone had similar issues and what is the best approach to cure the fault?

Many thanks in anticipation.

Tiguan handbook.jpg