Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual page 206

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Never drive faster than the current terrain, road conditions, the traffic and the weather allow.
Never drive too fast along embankments, ramps or slopes. This could cause the vehicle to lose contact with the ground. If this happens, you
will be unable to steer and will lose control of the vehicle.
If the vehicle does lose contact with the ground, always point the front wheels straight ahead. If the wheels are not pointing straight ahead
when the vehicle lands, it could roll over.
Terrain might look harmless, but there could be hidden dangers. Potholes, hollows, ditches, precipices, obstacles, shallows, soft and boggy
surfaces are often not recognisable as such and can be covered either fully or partly by water or grass or branches lying on the ground.
Inspect terrain on foot.
WARNING
The terrain might look harmless, but there could be hidden dangers. Potholes, hollows, ditches, precipices, obstacles, shallows, soft and boggy
surfaces are often not recognisable as such and can be covered either fully or partly by water or grass or branches lying on the ground. Driving
off-road over such terrain could cause accidents, serious injury and also a vehicle breakdown.
Check any unknown sections of the route on foot carefully before driving.
Never choose an unsafe route or take a risk which could endanger you or your passengers. If you are in any doubt about the safety of the
route, turn back and choose another route.
Always adjust your speed and driving to match vehicle load levels and off-road, visibility and weather conditions.
WARNING
Sports SUVs are subject to a considerably higher risk of rolling over than normal road passenger vehicles
In the event of an accident, vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts are subjected to a considerably higher risk of fatal injury than those
wearing seat belts.
The vehicle has a higher centre of gravity and is more prone to rolling over than a normal on-road vehicle which is unsuited for off-road
driving.
Never drive too fast, especially when driving through bends, or carry out any extreme driving manoeuvres.
Always adjust your speed and driving style to the terrain.
Luggage and other items transported on the roof of the vehicle raise the centre of gravity and will make the vehicle more likely to roll over.
WARNING
Always avoid traversing a slope → Traversing a slope
Vehicle occupants should never leave the vehicle via the doors facing down the hill when parked sideways on a steep hill. The combined
centre of gravity of the vehicle and its payload (vehicle occupants and payload) can shift and cause the vehicle to roll over and roll down the
incline. Always leave the vehicle slowly via the doors which open up the incline
WARNING
The cruise control system was developed for use on normal roads. It is completely unsuitable for use in off-road situations and can even be
very dangerous.
Never use the cruise control system when driving off-road in order to reduce the risk of losing control over the vehicle and of serious
injuries.
WARNING
The area monitoring system (Front Assist) was developed for use on normal roads. It is completely unsuitable for use in off-road situations and
can even be dangerous if used off-road.
Never use the area monitoring system when driving off-road in order to reduce the risk of losing control over the vehicle and of serious
injuries.
WARNING
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→ Traversing a slope
→ Explanation of technical terms .
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