WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehicle handles and increase stopping distances.
Heavy loads that are not properly stowed or secured can cause loss of control and serious
injury.
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Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.
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Always remember when transporting heavy objects that a change in the center of gravity
also changes the way your vehicle handles:
– Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Secure heavy objects properly as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible.
– Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps using the tie-downs in the
luggage compartment.
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Securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright position.
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Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the
safety compliance sticker on the left door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the
vehicle to skid and handle differently.
x
Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the
vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.
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Always accelerate gently and avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.
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Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle.
Stowing luggage
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Always stow all luggage securely in the vehicle
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Distribute the load in the vehicle and, if applicable, on the roof and in the trailer as evenly as
possible.
x
Put heavy objects as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment and securely latch the
rear seat backrest in the upright position.
x
Secure luggage in the luggage compartment using suitable straps and the tie downs
⇒
Tie-downs
.
Also see
⇒
Luggage compartment
.
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Adjust the headlight range, if necessary
⇒
Lights
.
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Check the pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never reduce air pressure in warm
tires to match cold tire inflation pressure. Heed the information on the tire pressure label
⇒
Tires and
wheels
.
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Pay especially close attention to your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System when driving with
a heavy load
⇒
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.
NOTICE
Wires in the rear windows such as for heating or for an antenna can be damaged by objects
that rub against them.
Please review the information on loading a trailer
⇒
Trailer towing
and a roof rack
⇒
Roof rack
.
Summary of Contents for 2015 Golf GTI
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