If a roof rack not approved for the vehicle or a
roof rack is mounted on a vehicle which is not
approved for the use of roof racks, accidents and
injuries can occur.
•
Use only roof carriers approved by Volkswagen
for this vehicle.
•
Never mount a roof rack on a vehicle which is
not approved for the use of roof racks.
•
If a roof rack is nevertheless fitted, the roof
rack may come loose during the journey.
and fall off the roof of the vehicle.
Boot floor
Boot floor - Functions
Opening the luggage compartment floor
Grasp the luggage compartment floor by the recess
(arrow) in the luggage compartment floor and lift
it up.
Closing the luggage compartment floor
Lower the luggage compartment floor to its parked
position.
Roof racks
Depending on the model, the vehicle may be
prepared for the installation of a roof rack.
With a roof rack, bulky objects can be transported
on the roof of the vehicle. .
If you are unsure whether your vehicle is suitable
for fitting a roof rack, please contact a specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends that you visit
a Volkswa- gen dealer for this purpose.
Only use roof carriers approved by Volkswagen for
this vehicle.
If the vehicle is not approved for the use of a roof
carrier, do not use or retrofit one.
Attaching a roof rack of any type to vehicles which
are not approved for the use of roof racks can
cause considerable damage to the vehicle.
Fixing a
r o o f
rack
Note and at the beginning of this
chapter on
page 219.
Fig. 145 Fixing points for the basic brackets.
For safety reasons, special roof luggage carriers must
be used for transporting equipment, bicycles,
surfboards, skis and boats → . Suitable
accessories are available from Volkswagen dealers.
Fixing the basic supports and the supporting structure
Mount the base brackets in accordance with the
mounting instructions for the base brackets.
Introduction to the topic
When heavy or large objects are transported on
the roof rack, the vehicle's driving characteristics
change due to the displacement of the centre of
gravity and the larger surface area exposed to the
wind.
•
Always secure the load correctly with suitable
and undamaged lashing straps, lashing straps
or securing straps.
•
Bulky, heavy, long or flat loads have a negative
effect on vehicle aerodynamics, centre of
gravity and vehicle behaviour.
The
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Avoid braking and sudden manoeuvres.
•
Always adapt the speed and driving style to
the visibility, weather and driving conditions.
and traffic conditions.
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