Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Only open or close the rear hatch if no one is in the way.
Never close the rear hatch by pushing on the rear window with
your hand. The rear window could break and cause injuries.
After closing the rear hatch, always make sure that it is
properly closed and locked so that it cannot open suddenly
when the vehicle is moving. The closed rear hatch must be
flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
Always keep the rear hatch closed while driving to help keep
poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into the vehicle.
Never open the rear hatch when a luggage rack is installed
and loaded. If, for example, there are bicycles on a carrier on
the rear hatch, it is possible that the rear hatch will be difficult
to open. An open rear hatch may fall on its own because of the
additional weight. If necessary, prop open the rear hatch.
Remove the weight from the luggage rack first.
Close and lock the rear hatch and all doors when the vehicle is
not in use. First, make sure that no one is left inside the
vehicle.
Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play
around your vehicle, especially when the rear hatch is open. A
child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the rear hatch shut,
becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can
become very hot or very cold, depending on the season.
Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and
luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in
temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the