Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Driving in sand and mud
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Always drive at a constant speed through sand and mud; do not
shift gears manually and do not stop.
- Check whether ESC is active. The indicator light
or
in the instrument
cluster must both be off ⇒ Braking, stopping, and parking .
- Select a suitable gear and remain in this gear until solid ground is reached
⇒ Selecting the right gear .
- Always keep the vehicle moving.
Never drive too fast through sand and mud. The wheels may spin and the vehicle
can get stuck. If the tires no longer grip, turn the steering wheel back and forth
slightly in short, quick movements. This can improve front wheel traction when driving
in sand and mud.
Driving through sand
Never reduce tire inflation pressure before driving through sand ⇒
.
If you have reduced the tire pressure to drive through sand, make sure to correct
the tire pressure afterwards before driving any further. Driving with reduced tire
pressure can make you lose control of the vehicle and increase the risk of serious
or fatal injuries.
Driving through mud
Do not change your speed or your direction. The tires can lose their grip in
mud. If the vehicle skids, steer in the direction the vehicle is sliding to try
to get it back under control.

Warning
Driving through sand and mud can be dangerous. The vehicle can skid out of control
and crash, causing serious injuries. Always drive carefully when driving in sand
and mud.
- 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.

Warning
Driving on tires that are not inflated to the correct cold tire inflation pressure
can cause an accident with serious or fatal injuries.
- If the tires are not inflated to the correct pressure, they will wear out
faster and the vehicle will not handle as well.
- Incorrect tire pressure can make tires overheat, resulting in tire damage
including tire tread separation and sudden blowouts, that can make you lose
control of the vehicle.
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Fig. 119 On the left in the luggage
compartment: Side storage compartment.
Fig. 120 On the right in the luggage
compartment: Side storage compartment.
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