Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Stowing items of luggage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
- Distribute items in the vehicle, on the roof and on the trailer as evenly as possible.
- Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible. Position the rear seat backrests securely in the upright position.
- Secure luggage in the luggage compartment to the fastening rings with suitable straps .
- Adjust the headlight range .
- Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load. Please read the tyre pressure sticker .
- In vehicles with a tyre monitoring display, set the new vehicle load level as necessary .
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Stowing items of luggage
→ Driving with an open tailgate
→ Driving a loaded vehicle
→ V ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
Fig. 214 Removing the cover of the gearshift
gate
Fig. 215 Unlocking the selector lever lock
manually (Variant A) and (Variant B)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsIf the power fails in the vehicle (for example if the
battery is discharged) and the ve ...
Removing and installing window channel
Note
The removal and installation sequence is only for the
left window channel. Removal and installation of the right
window channel are similar.
Do not bend window channe ...
Removing and installing centre console cover
Note
Removal and installation is described for the centre console
cover on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front
passenger side as appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
&n ...