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Transporting

Stowing luggage and cargo

Stowing luggage securely in the vehicle

Distribute luggage as evenly as possible in the vehicle. Do not cover any vent openings.

Always stow luggage and heavy objects in the luggage compartment and place them as far forward in the compartment as possible

Adhere to the Gross Axle Weight Rating and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ⇒ Technical data.

Secure objects in the luggage compartment using suitable securing cords, ﬁxation belts or tensioning straps on the tie-downs.

Also store small objects securely.

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If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest down and lock it securely.

If necessary, adjust the headlight range. Vehicles with dynamic headlight range control will adjust automatically.

Adjust the tire pressure based on the load. Follow the tire pressure label ⇒ Tire pressure.

WARNING

Objects or animals that are not secured or are secured incorrectly can cause serious injuries in the event of sudden driving and braking maneuvers or a

collision. This is especially true if the airbags deploy and strike objects, causing them to ﬂy through the vehicle interior. To reduce the risk of damage, note the

following:

Store all objects securely in the vehicle. Follow the legal regulations whilst doing so.

Stow objects in the vehicle interior in such a way that they will not enter the airbag deployment zone while you are driving.

Secure animals in the vehicle restraint systems that are appropriate for their weight and size.

Always keep the storage compartments closed while driving.

Never stow objects in a location that requires you to adjust any seats to an incorrect seating position.

If stowed objects block a seat, then no one should use this seat.

Do not leave hard, heavy, or sharp objects loose in the open storage compartments in the vehicle, on the surface behind the rear seat backrest, or on the

instrument panel.

Remove hard, heavy, or sharp objects from clothing and bags in the vehicle interior and store them securely.

WARNING

When transporting heavy objects, the vehicle’s handling performance may change because of the altered center of gravity and the braking distance may

increase. If not stored or secured correctly, heavy objects can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and cause serious injuries.

Never overload the vehicle. Both the load and the distribution of the load in the vehicle affect driving behavior and braking efﬁciency.

When transporting heavy objects, the vehicle handling performance may change due to the shift in the center of gravity.

Always distribute the load evenly and as low down in the vehicle as possible.

Secure heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far in front of the rear axle as possible.

Loose objects in the luggage compartment can slide around suddenly and alter the vehicle handling.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

Accelerate with extra care and caution.

Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.

Apply the brakes earlier than usual.

NOTICE

Abrasive objects on the rear windows can cause damage, for example to the heating elements for the rear window defroster.

NOTICE

Do not attach a luggage rack or any other kind of carrying system, e.g. bicycle rack, to the vehicle's rear spoiler.

Luggage compartment cover

Opening and closing the luggage compartment cover

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Opening and closing the luggage compartment cover

Fig. 159 In the luggage compartment: open the luggage compartment cover (general example).

Recessed grip in the luggage compartment cover.

Opening the luggage compartment cover

Depending on vehicle equipment, there may be a luggage compartment cover located behind the second row of seats.

1. Pull the luggage compartment cover out by the handle ﬁg. 159

and pull it upward out of the side retainers (arrows).

2. Guide the luggage compartment cover forward by hand. The luggage compartment cover will roll up by itself.

Closing the luggage compartment cover

1. Pull the luggage compartment cover back by the handle ﬁg. 159

and attach it to the anchorage (arrow).

WARNING

Objects or animals on the luggage compartment cover can damage the luggage compartment cover and cause serious injuries in the event of sudden driving

and braking maneuvers or an accident.

Never transport objects on the luggage compartment cover.

Never allow animals to ride on the luggage compartment cover.

NOTICE

If the luggage compartment cover is not held, it can spring forward unbraked. This may cause damage in the luggage compartment and to the luggage

compartment cover.

Always guide the luggage compartment cover forward by hand.

Installing and removing the luggage compartment cover

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Fig. 160 In the luggage compartment: removing the luggage compartment cover.

Side panel on the luggage compartment cover.

Removing the luggage compartment cover

1. Open the luggage compartment cover if necessary.

2. Press the side panel on the luggage compartment cover ﬁg. 160

in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place.

3. Remove the luggage compartment cover upward and release the side panel ﬁg. 160

Installing the luggage compartment cover

1. Insert one side of the luggage compartment cover into the mount on the side trim panel.

2. Press on the side panel on the other side of the luggage compartment cover and hold it in place.

3. Guide the side panel ﬁg. 160 into the mount on the side trim panel.

4. Release the side panel on the luggage compartment cover.

5. Check if the luggage compartment cover is securely engaged.

WARNING

The luggage compartment cover can cause serious injuries during braking maneuvers or an accident if the cover is installed in front of a rear seat.

Never install the luggage compartment cover in front of the third row of seats if anyone is sitting in the third row seats.

Storing the luggage compartment cover

Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be possible to store the removed luggage compartment cover under the luggage compartment ﬂoor.

Luggage compartment ﬂoor

Opening and closing the luggage compartment ﬂoor

Fig. 161 In the luggage compartment: opening the luggage compartment floor.

Recessed grip in the luggage compartment floor.

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Fig. 162 In the luggage compartment: securing the luggage compartment floor in place.

Opening the luggage compartment ﬂoor

1. If necessary, detach the luggage net.

2. Grasp the handle in the luggage compartment ﬂoor ﬁg. 161 and lift up the ﬂoor panel in the direction of the arrow.

3. To secure in place, guide the luggage compartment ﬂoor in the mounts ﬁg. 162 (arrow) on the sides of the luggage compartment ﬂoor.

Closing the luggage compartment ﬂoor

1. Lift the secured luggage compartment ﬂoor and guide it downward.

2. Place the luggage compartment ﬂoor on the side supports.

NOTICE

Improper use may damage the luggage compartment ﬂoor or the luggage compartment trim.

When closing the luggage compartment ﬂoor, always carefully guide it downward, and do not drop it.

Always distribute loads as evenly as possible across the entire luggage compartment ﬂoor to avoid concentrating the load in a single place.

Luggage compartment features

Tie-downs

Fig. 163 In the luggage compartment: Tie-down (general example).

Tie-down.

Tie-downs are located in the luggage compartment to secure loose objects and luggage with the help of lines, ﬁxation belts or securing straps ﬁg. 163.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tie-down straps or tensioning straps could break during braking maneuvers or an accident. This could result in objects being thrown

through the vehicle interior and causing serious or fatal injuries.

Use only suitable and undamaged tie-downs, ﬁxing and tensioning straps.

Secure cords, ﬁxation belts and tensioning straps diagonally and tightly across the items placed on the luggage compartment ﬂoor, and fasten the cords,

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ﬁxation belts and tensioning straps securely to the tie-downs.

Make sure that the upper edge of the load is above the tie-downs, especially on ﬂat objects.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, follow any signs about storing cargo in the luggage compartment.

Never secure a child restraint to the tie-downs.

WARNING

Elastic tensioning straps must be stretched for securing to the tie-downs. The hooks attached to them can cause serious injuries.

When securing elastic tensioning straps, always protect your eyes and face from injury.

When securing, always hold the elastic tensioning straps securely so that they cannot slip off and rebound.

Always secure elastic tensioning straps to the tie-downs in the front part of the luggage compartment ﬁrst, then pull them to the loading edge and secure

them to the tie-downs there. If the tensioning straps slip they will spring away from your body.

Suitable straps and cargo securing systems are available from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Luggage net

Fig. 164 In the luggage compartment: luggage net secured on the loading edge.

Fig. 165 In the luggage compartment: Luggage net hooks.

The luggage net can help to prevent light objects from sliding around in the luggage compartment. The luggage net contains a pocket with a hook-and-loop fastene

for storing small objects.

Setting up the luggage net

1. Secure the hooks in the luggage net to the tie-downs on the loading edge ﬁg. 164 (bottom arrows) ⇒

. The zipper on the luggage net must face upward.

2. Secure the loops on the luggage net to the side hooks ﬁg. 165 , ⇒

Removing the luggage net

The luggage net is under tension when it is installed ⇒

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Transporting for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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