Transporting -> Stowing luggage and cargo for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

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 ⇒  
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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.  
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 ⇒ Checking the tire pressure.  
If necessary, calibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to the new load.  
WARNING  
Objects or animals that are not secured or are secured incorrectly can cause serious or fatal 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.  
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.  
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  
If objects stowed in the vehicle cause people to sit in the wrong position, serious or fatal injuries may occur in the event of  
sudden driving and braking maneuvers or accidents.  
Never stow objects on a seat if a person is going to use it.  
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. Heavy loads that have not been stowed or secured properly may change the  
vehicle handling, e.g. if the load slides around. This can result in a loss of vehicle control and lead to serious or fatal  
injuries.  
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Never overload the vehicle. Both the load and the distribution of the load in the vehicle affect driving behavior and  
braking efficiency.  
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.  
Secure any loose objects to prevent them from sliding around.  
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
Take extra care and caution when accelerating.  
Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.  
Brake earlier than usual if the vehicle has a heavy load.  
NOTICE  
Abrasive objects on the rear windows can cause damage, e.g. to the heating conductors of the rear window defroster.  
Do not load the luggage compartment to a height where objects rest against the rear window.  
NOTICE  
Carrying systems fixed to the rear spoiler may damage the vehicle.  
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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Fig. 130 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. 130  
and pull it upward out of the side retainers.  
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. 130  
and attach it to the anchorage.  
WARNING  
Objects or animals on the luggage compartment cover can damage the luggage compartment cover and cause serious  
injury or death 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  
Fig. 131 In the luggage compartment: removing the luggage compartment cover.  
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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. 131  
in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place.  
3. Remove the luggage compartment cover upward and release the side panel fig. 131  
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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. 131 into the mount on the side trim panel.  
4. Release the side panel on the luggage compartment cover.  
5. Check that the luggage compartment cover is securely engaged.  
WARNING  
If a cover has been installed in front of a rear seat, it can cause serious or fatal injuries during braking maneuvers or an  
accident.  
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  
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Fig. 132 In the luggage compartment: opening the luggage compartment floor.  
Recessed grip in the luggage compartment floor.  
Fig. 133 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. 132 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. 133 (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.  
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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. 134 In the luggage compartment: Tie-down (general example).  
Tie-down.  
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Fig. 135 In the luggage compartment: Foldable tie-down (general example).  
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. 134 , fig. 135.  
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, 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.  
Follow the signs about storing cargo in the luggage compartment, depending on the vehicle equipment.  
Never secure a child restraint to the tie-downs.  
WARNING  
Elastic tensioning straps must be stretched for securing to the tie-downs and are therefore under tension. If elastic  
tensioning straps slip off and “spring back” toward your body, the hooks attached to them may cause serious injuries.  
Protect your eyes and face when securing and releasing the straps.  
Always hold on to the hooks of the luggage net to prevent them springing out of the tie-down when hooking and  
unhooking them.  
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. Secure the elastic tensioning straps to the tie-downs so that they will “spring away”  
from your body if they come off.  
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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. 136 In the luggage compartment: luggage net secured on the loading edge.  
Fig. 137 In the luggage compartment: Luggage net hooks.  
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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 fastener 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. 136 (bottom arrows) ⇒  
. The zipper on  
the luggage net must face upward.  
2. Secure the tabs on the luggage net to the side hooks fig. 137 , ⇒  
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Removing the luggage net  
The luggage net is under tension when it is installed ⇒  
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1. Release the hooks and tabs on the luggage net from the tie-downs and luggage net hooks.  
2. Store the luggage net in the luggage compartment.  
WARNING  
An elastic luggage net needs to be stretched for securing to the tie-downs, which means that it is held under tension. If an  
elastic luggage net slips off and springs back toward your body, the hooks attached to them may cause serious injuries.  
Protect your eyes and face when securing and releasing the straps.  
Always hold on to the hooks of the luggage net to prevent them springing out of the tie-down when hooking and  
unhooking them.  
Always secure the hooks of the luggage net in the order described so that, if the luggage net does snap off, it does  
so away from your body.  
WARNING  
If used improperly, the luggage net hooks could break during a braking maneuver or in the event of an accident. This could  
result in objects being thrown through the vehicle interior and causing serious or fatal injuries.  
Only use the luggage net hooks to secure a luggage net.  
Never secure a child restraint to the luggage net hooks.  
Shopping bag hooks  
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Fig. 138 In the luggage compartment: shopping bag hooks.  
Fold-out shopping bag hooks.  
You may have shopping bag hooks in your luggage compartment for hanging light shopping bags.  
WARNING  
Luggage or other items tied to the shopping-bag hooks may tear off and be thrown into the vehicle interior during a  
braking maneuver or accident. This may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and result in serious or fatal injuries.  
Never use the shopping bag hooks to tie down pieces of luggage or objects.  
Only hang lightweight items, up to a maximum of 2.5 kg (approximately 5.5 lbs), from the shopping bag hooks in  
the vehicle.  
Trailer towing  
Introduction  
If equipped correctly, the vehicle can be used to tow a trailer.  
Driving a trailer not only increases the vehicle load, but requires more concentration from the driver.  
The increased weight from towing affects vehicle wear, fuel consumption, and vehicle performance and may shorten the  
service intervals.  
If the vehicle is driving with a heavy load, functions such as the air conditioner power may be reduced or deactivated to  
prevent the vehicle from becoming stranded in traffic. Avoid long or large inclines. In the event of prolonged loads, the engine  
torque can be reduced temporarily to prevent the engine or transmission overheating. Reduce the speed and observe the  
information and warning and indicator lights in the instrument cluster. When the engine and the transmission are working at  
the optimal temperature range again, the engine torque reduction is canceled.  
The load that a vehicle is able to pull decreases under the following conditions:  
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