Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Unsuitable, worn, or damaged tie-down straps (elastic or non-
elastic) can snap or come loose during braking or other
maneuvers or in a collision. Objects secured with these straps
can then come loose and fly through the passenger compartment,
causing severe personal injuries or death.
To help prevent baggage or other items from coming loose
and flying around, always use suitable undamaged tie-down
straps.
Securely fasten the tie-down straps to the tie-downs.
Loose or improperly secured objects in the luggage
compartment can slide about suddenly and change the
vehicle's handling.
Secure even small and light objects. Loose objects in the
luggage or passenger compartment can fly about during
sudden braking maneuvers or in the event of an accident and
injure occupants.
Never exceed the maximum allowable load on the tie-downs
when securing objects.
Never secure a child restraint to the tie-downs.
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