be pushed through some resistance.
Closing the second luggage compartment floor
1. Fold back the luggage compartment floor and carefully lay it down.
Adjusting the height of the second luggage compartment floor
Fig. 118 In the luggage compartment: Adjusting the height of the second luggage compartment floor.
Recessed grip on the luggage compartment floor.
Upper guides on the luggage compartment side.
Lower guides on the luggage compartment side.
The second luggage compartment floor can be placed in the top and bottom position:
1. Lift the luggage compartment floor using the handle fig. 118 and pull it backward in the direction of the arrow and out of the guides on the sides of the luggage
compartment.
2. Insert the luggage compartment floor into the guides at the desired height fig. 118 or
and push it forward as far as it will go.
NOTICE
Improper use may damage the second luggage compartment floor or the luggage compartment trim.
When closing the second luggage compartment floor, always carefully guide it downward, and do not drop it.
Always distribute loads (max. 50 kg (110 lbs)) as evenly as possible across the luggage compartment floor to avoid concentrating the load in a single
place.
Only transport heavy loads if the luggage compartment floor is in the lower position.
Volkswagen recommends tying down objects to the tie-downs using fixation belts or tensioning straps.
Luggage compartment features
Tie-downs
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Fig. 119 In the luggage compartment: Tie-down (general example).
Tie-down.
Tie-downs are located in the luggage compartment to secure loose objects and luggage with the help of lines, fixation belts or securing straps fig. 119.
WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged tie-down straps or tensioning straps could break during braking maneuvers or an accident. This could result in objects being thrown
through the vehicle interior and causing serious or fatal injuries.
Use only suitable and undamaged tie-downs, fixing and tensioning straps.
Secure cords, fixation belts and tensioning straps diagonally and tightly across the items placed on the luggage compartment floor, and fasten the cords,
fixation belts and tensioning straps securely to the tie-downs.
Make sure that the upper edge of the load is above the tie-downs, especially on flat objects.
Follow the signs about storing cargo in the luggage compartment, depending on the vehicle equipment.
Never secure a child restraint to the tie-downs.
WARNING
Elastic tensioning straps must be stretched for securing to the tie-downs and are therefore under tension. If elastic tensioning straps slip off and spring back
toward your body, the hooks attached to them may cause serious injuries.
Protect your eyes and face when securing and releasing the straps.
Always hold on to the hooks of the luggage net to prevent them springing out of the tie-down when hooking and unhooking them.
Always secure elastic tensioning straps to the tie-downs in the front part of the luggage compartment first. Then pull them to the loading edge. Secure the
elastic tensioning straps to the tie-downs so that they will spring away from your body if they come off.
Suitable straps and cargo securing systems are available from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Luggage net
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Fig. 120 In the luggage compartment: Level hanging luggage net (general example).
Rear tie-downs.
Front tie-downs.
The luggage net can help to prevent light objects from sliding around in the luggage compartment. The luggage net contains a pocket with a hook-and-loop fastene
for storing small objects.
Attaching the luggage net in a flat position on the luggage compartment floor
1. Attach the luggage net hooks to the tie-downs fig. 120
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The zipper on the luggage net must face upward.
2. Attach the hooks on the other end of the luggage net to the tie-downs under the loading edge fig. 120
You may need to fold out the tie-downs to use them ⇒ Tie-downs.
Removing the luggage net
.
The luggage net is under tension when it is installed ⇒
1. Unhook the hooks of the luggage net.
.
2. Store the luggage net in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
An elastic luggage net needs to be stretched for securing to the tie-downs, which means that it is held under tension. If an elastic luggage net slips off and
springs back toward your body, the hooks attached to them may cause serious injuries.
Protect your eyes and face when securing and releasing the straps.
Always hold on to the hooks of the luggage net to prevent them springing out of the tie-down when hooking and unhooking them.
Always secure the hooks of the luggage net in the order described so that, if the luggage net does snap off, it does so away from your body.
WARNING
If used improperly, the luggage net hooks could break during a braking maneuver or in the event of an accident. This could result in objects being thrown through
the vehicle interior and causing serious or fatal injuries.
Only use the luggage net hooks to secure a luggage net.
Never secure a child restraint to the luggage net hooks.
Shopping bag hooks
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Fig. 121 Shopping bag hooks on the left and right of the luggage compartment.
You may have shopping bag hooks in your luggage compartment for hanging light shopping bags.
WARNING
Luggage or other items tied to the shopping-bag hooks may tear off and be thrown into the vehicle interior during a braking maneuver or accident. This may
cause you to lose control of the vehicle and result in serious or fatal injuries.
Never use the shopping bag hooks to tie down pieces of luggage or objects.
Only hang lightweight items, up to a maximum of 2.5 kg (approximately 5.5 lbs), from the shopping bag hooks in the vehicle.
Load-through hatch
Fig. 122 Pass-through in the rear seat backrest.
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Fig. 123 Pass-through in the luggage compartment.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a load-through hatch behind the center armrest in the rear seat backrest for transporting long objects, such as
skis, inside the vehicle.
Opening the pass-through from the vehicle interior
1. Fold the center armrest forward ⇒ Center armrest.
2. Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow fig. 122 and fold the luggage compartment pass-through cover all the way forward ⇒
.
3. Open the trunk lid.
Opening the pass-through from the luggage compartment
1. Press the release lever down in the direction of the arrow fig. 123 and fold the cover forward.
2. Insert long objects from the luggage compartment side and slide them forward through the load-through hatch.
3. Secure objects with a seat belt if necessary.
4. Close the trunk lid.
Closing the load-through hatch
1. Fold the flap for load-through hatch backward until it clicks into place.
There may be a red mark on the luggage compartment side. This should not be visible
2. Close the trunk lid.
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3. If necessary, fold the center armrest backward.
WARNING
Folding and unfolding the load-through hatch in an uncontrolled or careless manner may result in serious injury or death.
Never fold the luggage compartment pass-through forward or back while driving.
When folding up the pass-through, make sure that the safety belt does not become trapped or damaged.
Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the pivot range of the pass-through when folding it forward or back.
Always check that the red mark on the catch indicator is not visible when the pass-through is in the upright position. A red marking indicates that the
luggage compartment pass-through is not locked into place.
If the luggage compartment pass-through is folded down or is not securely engaged, no passengers, especially children, are to be transported on this
seat.
Trailer towing
Introduction
If equipped correctly, the vehicle can be used to tow a trailer.
Driving a trailer not only increases the vehicle load, but requires more concentration from the driver.
The increased towing weight affects vehicle wear, consumption, and vehicle performance and may shorten the service intervals.
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