Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Driving a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
- Stow all items of luggage securely .
- Accelerate carefully and gently.
- Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
- Brake earlier than in normal driving.
- If applicable, observe the information concerning driving with a trailer .
- If applicable, heed the information about driving with a roof carrier .
WARNING
- Secure objects properly to prevent them from sliding.
- Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.
- Securely engage rear backrest.
Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous.
Ensure that the open tailgate and any objects are secured properl ...
Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence
over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic Ger ...
Other materials:
Checking seat belt restraint function for holding additional child seats
(not for driver seat belt) - country-specific
For the functional check, all surrounding components for the
seat belt including the side panel trim must be installed.
Activating the restraint function
Pull out seat belt webbing completely to stop.
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Overview of fitting locations – lights in front doors
Note
The illustration shows fitting locations for LHD vehicles. Fitting
locations for RHD vehicles are similar.
1 -
Driver door opener illumination bulb -L108-
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 ...
Assembly overview - rear seat backrest
1 -
Rear seat backrest
Allocation
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Lock
For rear seat backrest
Assembly overview
→ Chapter
3 -
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