Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and braking maneuvers.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
WARNING
If a roof rack that is not approved for the vehicle is installed or a roof rack is installed on a vehicle that is not designed for using a roof rack, accidents and
serious injuries can occur.
Only use roof racks that are approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle.
Never install a roof rack on a vehicle that is not approved for using a roof rack.
If a roof rack is not approved but is installed anyway, the rack could come loose while driving and fall off the roof.
NOTICE
Installing any type of roof rack on a vehicle where this is not approved can cause serious vehicle damage.
Driving with a roof rack fitted increases the air resistance of the vehicle and thus also the fuel consumption. This reduces the potential range of the vehicle. This
applies to all roof racks and any objects transported on them, such as bicycles and skis.
Mounting a roof rack
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Introduction.
For safety reasons, special roof racks are needed to transport luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis and boats safely.
Only use roof racks that are provided for the vehicle model, model year and vehicle equipment by the corresponding manufacturer.
Volkswagen recommends the use of Volkswagen original parts or Volkswagen original accessories, which you can acquire from an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Mounting a roof rack on the roof rail
Mount the roof rack in accordance with the instructions supplied.
After the roof rack has been mounted, the rack base can now be secured to it
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Remove the roof rack in the following scenarios
If the roof rack is no longer needed.
Before driving through an automatic car wash
If the height of the vehicle exceeds the maximum height limit, for example in a garage
NOTICE
The height of the vehicle changes when a roof rack is installed and when there is cargo secured on it. Compare the height of the vehicle with height
clearances, for example for underpasses and garage doors.
Parts on the roof of your particular vehicle (depending on the vehicle equipment), e.g. the roof antenna, and the trunk lid's range of movement must not
be impaired by the roof rack and the luggage.
WARNING
Securing the roof rack and base incorrectly or using them incorrectly can cause the cargo or the entire assembly to come loose from the vehicle roof, which can
cause accidents and injuries.
Only use the roof rack and base if they are undamaged and secured correctly.
Always mount the roof rack and base correctly. Always observe the assembly instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Secure the roof rack only at the locations intended for this.
Always mount special rack assemblies for bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc. correctly. Always observe the assembly instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
Check the roof rack mounts before starting a journey and, if necessary, retighten them after a short distance. On long trips, check the threaded
connections and fasteners each time you take a break.
Do not make any modifications or repairs to the roof rack or base.
A fitted roof rack increases air resistance and therefore may reduce the vehicle's range.
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