Checklist: Useful off-road driving equipment ⇒
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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
Useful off-road driving equipment
Safety and off-road drivingVolkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual > Towing: Tips on towing
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒Introduction
to the subject Towing eye; tow rope or tow bar
A towing eye is included in your vehicle's tool kit. This can be inserted in
a threaded hole in the front bumper and used when your vehicle is being towed ...