The off-road mode on the Tiguan activates an integrated group of intelligent systems that work together to give you greater control when you want to drive over more rugged ground.
It uses a combination of advanced off-road technologies, such as hill descent assist that lets you drive down steep slopes safely by actively braking all 4 wheels using the ESP hydraulics, parking brake auto-release to reduce clutch wear in hill starts and gear pre-selection for optimum engine braking (on automatic gearboxes).
So you'll find driving your Tiguan as easy and enjoyable on more challenging terrain as it is on the open road.
Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk