WARNING
Elastic tensioning straps must be stretched
to attach to the fastening rings. The hooks
attached to them can cause serious injuries.
·
Always protect eyes and face from injury
when attaching elastic tensioning straps.
·
Always hold elastic tensioning straps se-
curely when fastening so that they can-
not slip off and rebound.
·
Always fasten the elastic tensioning
straps first to the fastening rings in the
front area of the luggage compartment,
then pull them towards the loading sill
and fasten them to the fastening rings
there. If the tension straps slip off, they
will snap away from the body.
Suitable lashing, retaining or securing
straps and luggage securing systems
are available from qualified workshops.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen
dealership for this purpose.
Luggage net
Fig. 132 In the luggage compartment: luggage
net fitted flat.
The luggage net can help to prevent light
items of cargo from sliding around in the lug-
gage compartment. The luggage net also has
a built-in pocket with a zip that can hold
smaller items.
Hooking the luggage net flat on the luggage
compartment floor
— Hook the hooks of the luggage net into
the fastening rings →
2
→ .
The luggage net zip must face upwards.
— Attach the hooks on the other end of the
luggage net to the fastening rings under
the load sill →
1
.
It may be necessary to fold out fastening
rings in order to use them → page 259.
Removing the luggage net
When fitted, the luggage net is held taut
→ .
— Unhook the hooks of the luggage net.
— Stow the luggage net in the luggage com-
partment.
WARNING
The elastic luggage net must be stretched
when it is secured to the fastening rings in
the luggage compartment. When fitted, the
luggage net is held taut. The luggage net
hooks can cause injuries if the luggage net
is installed or removed incorrectly.
·
Always hold the luggage net hooks
tightly to prevent them from jumping
out of the fastening ring during installa-
tion or removal.
·
Protect your eyes and face to avoid inju-
ries from any hooks that may jump out
during installation or removal.
·
Always attach the luggage net hooks in
the order described. There is a risk of in-
jury if one of the hooks on the luggage
net snaps back.
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Transporting items