Volkswagen GLI 2020 User Manual

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Transport of objects
Loose or improperly secured objects can cause
serious injury in the event of braking, sudden
manoeuvres or an accident. This is especially
true if they are hit by an airbag when it deploys
and are thrown out of the passenger
compartment. To reduce the risk of injury, please
note the following:
•
Place all objects securely in the vehicle. When
doing so, observe the legal regulations.
•
Place the objects to be transported in the
habitat in such a way that during the journey
they can never reach the areas where they are
to be removed.
airbags are folded down.
•
Always keep the slides closed when driving.
•
Position objects so that they never force any
occupant of the vehicle into an incorrect
position.
•
When transporting objects that occupy a space,
never allow anyone to ride in that space.
WARNING
•
Do not leave hard, sharp or heavy objects in
the vehicle's open storage compartments, on
the cover behind the backrest of the vehicle or
on the seat backrest of the vehicle.
The rear seat or on the instrument panel.
•
Remove hard, sharp or heavy objects from
clothing and bags carried in the passenger
compartment and store them securely.
When carrying heavy objects, the driving
properties of the vehicle change due to the
displacement of the centre of gravity and the
braking distance increases. Heavy loads that are
not properly positioned or secured can cause loss
of control of the vehicle.
and cause serious injury.
•
Never overload the vehicle. Both the load and
its distribution in the vehicle affect the driving
behaviour and the driving capacity of the
vehicle.
braking power.
•
When heavy objects are transported, the
vehicle's driving characteristics change due to
the displacement of the centre of gravity.
•
Always distribute the load in the vehicle
evenly and as horizontally as possible.
•
Always place heavy objects in the luggage
compartment in front of the rear axle as far
away from the rear axle as possible.
•
Objects carried unsecured in the luggage
compartment could suddenly shift and change
the vehicle's driving behaviour.
•
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
•
Accelerate with particular care and caution.
•
Avoid braking and sudden manoeuvres.
Brake earlier than usual.
WARNING
NOTICE
Transport of objects
Loading of luggage and cargo
Securely stowing luggage in the vehicle
— Distribute the load in the vehicle as evenly as
possible. When doing so, do not cover the
ventilation openings.
— Always place luggage and heavy objects in the
luggage compartment → as far forward as
possible.
— Observe the maximum permissible axle mass
and the maximum permissible vehicle mass →
page 309.
— Secure objects to the lashing eyes of the luggage
compartment using suitable lashing straps,
fixing straps or tie-down straps.
— Also place small objects securely.
— If necessary, raise the backrest of the seat
backrest and fit it correctly.
— If necessary, adjust the headlamp range → p.
95. On vehicles with dynamic headlamp range
adjustment, the headlamps adapt automatically.
— Adapt the tyre pressure to the load accordingly.
Observe the tyre pressure sticker → page 263.
If the rear windows are rubbed against objects, this
can cause damage, e.g. to the filaments of the heat
shield.

Volkswagen GLI 2020 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	GLI 2020
Category	Automobile
Language	English