VW Tiguan owners manual page 297

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WARNING Never try to drive crosswise on a slope, especially one that is too steep for your vehicle. The vehicle could slide sideways and tumble down the slope. To reduce the risk of accidents and serious injuries: x Never underestimate the difficulties and dangers of driving crosswise on a slope. Never take routes or risks that could put you or your passengers in danger. If you cannot go on or have doubts about the safety of your route, turn back and take a different route. x When driving crosswise on a hill, the vehicle ca lnose its hold, slide sideways, tip or turn over and roll down the hill. x Make certain that the wheels on the downhill side of the vehicle do not run over holes or depressions. Make certain that the wheels on the high side of the vehicle do not run over rocks, tree stumps, or protruding objects. x Before driving crosswise on a hill, check whether it is possible to steer into the fall line along the selected route. If this is not possible, select a different route. If the vehicle threatens to tip, immediately steer downhill into the fall line and gently accelerate ⇒ fig. 160. x If the vehicle is stopped a hillside and isla terally tilted, avoid sudden and uncontrolled movement in the vehicle The vehicle can lose its hold, slide sideways, tip, or turn over and roll down the hill. x If the vehicle is stopped at while pointed crosswise on a steep slope, make certain that no one exits the vehicle through a door on the downhill side. This can shift the vehicle center of gravity to the downhill side. The can tilt or roll over and roll down the hill. To help minimize this risk, always exit the vehicle through the doors that are facing uphill ⇒ fig. 161. x When getting out, make certain that doors opened on the uphill side are not closed carelessly and do not swing shut due to their own weight and injure anybody. Avoiding deep ruts and depressions ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Ruts are very common on forest trails, in grassland and fields, as well an on much-used cross-country lanes. If the ruts and depressions are firm and shallow, simply follow the ruts. Do not drive in ruts and depressions that are too deep ⇒ . If deep ruts and depressions cannot be avoided, turn around. NOTICE If ruts and depressions become too deep, the vehicle underbody can bottom out and get stuck. This can damage or even disable the vehicle. Crossing ditches ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS x Check whether the approach/departure angle and the lateral angle (tilt) are small enough to allow the vehicle to cross the ditch. x If possible, cross the ditch at an acute angle⇒ . x This is only possible if the lateral angle (side-to-side tilt) is not too large.

owners manual VW Tiguan

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