VW Touareg II 2 owners manual page 452

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Checklist Checklist: Useful off-road driving equipment ⇒ : d Water, compass, maps, flashlight and spare batteries. d Cable winch, tow rod or tow rope strong enough for your vehicle. d Mobile phone, shovel, blankets, and rubber boots, tape measure, and yardstick. d Vehicles without tire mobility set: Electric air compressor to connect to the 12 Volt sockt ien the vehicle for inflating the tires. d A wooden plank about 2 inches thick and 3 feet long or similar aluminum frame as traction aid for a stuck vehicle or as a base for the vehicle jack. d Snow chains for all 4 tires, additional spare tires, and tire mobility set. WARNING Accidents and severe personal injury can result from the improper use of tools or equipment as well as from the use of tools or equipment that are damaged or not right for the job to be done. Safety and off-road driving ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Proper seating position and safety belt use is always important, regardless of whether you are on the highway or driving off-road. x Every person in the vehicle must sit properly and wear his or her safety belt whenever the vehicle is moving ⇒ Adjusting the seating position. x Every occupant must properly fasten the safety belt belonging to the seat he or she occupies and keep the belt properly fastened while riding in the vehicle. This applies to the driver and all passengers, even when driving off-road ⇒ Safety belts. Safety belts save lives – on the road and off. Distance to the steering wheel When driving off-road, you may want to sit a little differently than you would for normal highway driving. Depending on the terrain, you may need more strength to control the steering wheel because of the higher forces that can come up from the front wheels. Sit so that you can clearly see the terrain in front of you, especially when you are driving up or down slopes. Never sit so that the distance from the center of your breast bone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel is less than 10 inches (25 cm) Suitable shoes Never wear shoes with a slippery sole or high-heels when driving off-road, and never drive off-road barefoot. Always wear shoes that support your feet properly and give you a good feel for the pedals.

owners manual VW Touareg

owners manual VW Touareg - year of production: 2010 - VW Touareg II 2 owners manual EN