Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Fastening rings
Fig. 99 In the luggage compartment: fastening rings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings You will find fastening rings at the front and rear of the luggage compartment which can be used to secure luggage (arrow).
Some fastening rings have to be folded out before they can be used.
WARNING
- Always use suitable and undamaged securing straps.
- Attach securing straps securely to the fastening rings.
- Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and change the way the vehicle handles.
- Small and light objects should also be secured.
- Never exceed the maximum load rating of the fastening rings when securing objects.
- Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings.
The maximum load rating of the fastening rings is approximately 3.5 kN.
Suitable fastening belts and luggage stowage systems are available from a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Load-through hatch
Fig. 97 In the rear seat backrest: opening
the load-through hatch
Fig. 98 In the luggage compartment: opening
the load-through hatch
First read and observe the introductory information
and s ...
Bag hook
Fig. 100 In the luggage compartment: bag
hook
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings There may be a bag hook on upper left and right-hand
side of the luggage ...
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