Transporting (External) -> Luggage compartment cover for Your Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

Brake earlier than usual.  
WARNING  
Lashing, retaining or securing straps that are incorrectly fastened, unsuitable or damaged may become detached in  
the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident. This could cause objects to be flung through the interior and  
lead to severe or fatal injuries.  
Always use suitable and undamaged lashing, retaining or securing straps.  
Attach lashing, retaining or securing straps securely to the fastening rings.  
Load the fastening rings evenly.  
Never fix lashing, retaining or securing straps between the fastening rings in the side panel and the fastening  
rings in the vehicle floor.  
Never fix lashing, retaining or securing straps between opposite side walls.  
Never load the lashing, retaining or securing straps beyond their load rating.  
If necessary, observe the information sign on the side trim.  
Never use elastic straps or nets to tie down loads.  
Ensure that the load retains its form and position once it has been secured. Use sturdy packaging and anti-slip  
mats.  
WARNING  
When the vehicle is not in use or is not being supervised, always lock the doors to reduce the risk of severe or fatal  
injuries.  
Never leave children unattended, particularly when the boot lid is open. Children could make their way into the  
load compartment, close the boot lid and be unable to get out. This can cause severe or fatal injuries.  
Never let children play in or around the vehicle.  
Never transport people in the load compartment.  
NOTICE  
Items that rub against the rear windows can damage or destroy the heating wires.  
Appropriate retaining straps, securing straps and load securing systems are available from correspondingly  
qualified workshops.  
Luggage compartment cover  
The luggage compartment cover is attached to the three-seat bench backrest.  
Fig. 1 In the luggage compartment: Luggage compartment  
cover pulled out.  
Attaching luggage compartment cover  
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1. Adjust the backrest of the 3-seat bench to an upright position.  
2. Pull evenly on the two handle recesses to slide the luggage compartment cover backwards.  
3. Hook the luggage compartment cover in at the sides.  
Detaching luggage compartment cover  
1. Using the handle recesses, pull the luggage compartment cover backwards slightly.  
2. Hold the luggage compartment cover securely and remove it upwards from the side retainers.  
3. Guide the luggage compartment cover forwards by hand.Do not let it snap back.  
Fig. 2 In the luggage compartment: Mountings for the  
luggage compartment cover.  
Fitting the luggage compartment cover  
1. Insert the hook on the luggage compartment cover into the retainer on one side.  
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2. Push the other side of the luggage compartment cover inwards→ Fig. 2  
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3. Push the luggage compartment cover with the hook forwards and press into the retainer→ Fig. 2  
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4. Check that the luggage compartment cover is securely installed→  
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Removing the luggage compartment cover  
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1. Pull luggage compartment cover with the hook to the rear and remove from the retainer→ Fig. 2  
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2. Pull the other side of the luggage compartment cover outwards→ Fig. 2  
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WARNING  
Objects that are not secured or are secured incorrectly, or animals on the luggage compartment cover, could cause  
serious injuries in any sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident.  
Never transport any objects on the luggage compartment cover.  
Never transport any animals on the luggage compartment cover.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the luggage compartment cover, do not load the luggage compartment to such a height that  
the load will press against the luggage compartment cover when the boot lid is closed.  
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