Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Fitting a bicycle carrier on the mechanically positioned ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The maximum permitted load on a bicycle carrier mounted on the ball coupling is 80 kg at a distance of 300 mm. This distance refers to the gap between the centre of gravity of the bicycle carrier (complete with bicycles) and the middle of the ball coupling.
WARNING
- Never exceed the listed payload and distance.
- Do not attach a bicycle carrier underneath the ball coupling on the neck of the ball coupling. The shape of the ball coupling neck and the design of the bicycle carrier could result in the bicycle carrier becoming misaligned with the vehicle.
- Read and follow the assembly instructions provided by the bicycle carrier manufacturer.
NOTICE
- Never exceed the specified values.
Mechanically positioned ball coupling
Fig. 107 Swivelling out the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings In the rear bumper there is a ball coupling for the towing
bracket which can ...
Hitching and connecting the trailer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Emergency breakaway cable
Always fasten the trailer's emergency breakaway cable properly to the towing
vehicle. Leav ...
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Observe the following when working on vehicles with a
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WARNING
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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 fold ...
Additional safety regulations for side airbag
Under no circumstances may seat covers be fitted which have
not been specifically approved for use on Volkswagen seats with
side airbags.
The backrest padding must not be cut out in the area of the
side airbag.
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