Checklist: Useful off-road driving equipment ⇒ :
Water, compass, maps, flashlight and spare batteries.
Cable winch, tow rod or tow rope strong enough for your vehicle.
Cell phone, shovel, blankets, and rubber boots, tape measure, and yardstick.
Electric air compressor to connect to the 12 volt outlet in the vehicle for inflating the tires.
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.
Snow chains for all 4 tires, additional spare tires.
Warning
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Steering: General Repair Information
General InformationThe maximum possible care, cleanliness and
proper tools are essential to ensure satisfactory and successful steering gear
repairs. The usual basic safety precautions also, naturally apply when carrying
out vehicle repairs.A number of generally applicable instructions for
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