While driving

Checklist

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    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.

Accidents and severe personal injury can result from the improper use of tools or equipment as well as from the use of tools or equipment that are damaged or not right for the job to be done.

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Tiguan quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.