Traversing A Slope; Driving Downhill - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Driving downhill

Never exceed the inclination angle of the vehicle! If, in an emergency, you have to traverse the slope when driving down it and the vehicle
threatens to tip over, steer downhill along the maximum gradient.
There is an increased risk of rolling over when driving downhill. Concentrate on steering the vehicle in particular when driving downhill.
Use off-road mode on steep downhill stretches
Drive down steep inclines in first gear.
Use the foot brake sparingly in order not to lose control of the vehicle.
If it is possible and not dangerous, drive straight down the slope on the maximum gradient (in the fall line).
Do not press the clutch and do not select neutral.
WARNING
Never try driving up or down an incline if it is too steep for the vehicle. The vehicle could slide away, tip over or roll.
The gradient of the slope up or downhill may be no greater than the maximum permissible gradient for the vehicle.
Always drive up and downhill along the maximum gradient only.
Never turn the vehicle when driving up or downhill. The vehicle could tip over or slide away sideways.
If the engine stops or if you cannot drive on for any reason: stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal. Start the engine again. Select the
reverse gear, release the brake pedal and using the engine braking effect to carefully reverse in a straight line along the fall line. Keep the
vehicle speed low and constant.
If you are unable to start the engine, keep your foot steady on the brake pedal and allow the vehicle to roll back down the track you made
when driving up the hill. Keep the vehicle speed low and constant.
Never let the vehicle coast out of gear backwards down a slope. You could lose control over the vehicle.

Traversing a slope

Fig. 148 Steering downhill along the maximum gradient.
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