Driving with an open boot lid
Driving with an open boot lid is particularly dangerous. All objects and the open boot lid must be
secured properly and suitable measures taken.
Driving with an open boot lid increases the air resistance of the vehicle and thus also the energy
consumption of the electric drive. This reduces the possible range of the vehicle considerably.
Volkswagen does not recommend driving with an open boot lid due to the resulting reduction in
range.
WARNING
Driving with an unlocked or open boot lid can cause serious injuries.
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Always drive with the boot lid closed.
Always stow all items in the luggage compartment securely. Loose objects can fall out of
the luggage compartment and injure other road users.
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Always drive carefully and ensure that you think ahead.
Avoid any abrupt or sudden driving and braking manoeuvres as this could cause the open
boot lid to move unpredictably.
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Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must be marked to ensure that they
are visible to other road users. Comply with legal regulations.
If items protrude out of the luggage compartment, never use the boot lid to “wedge” them
into place or “hold” them in position.
If you drive with the boot lid open, you must remove any luggage carrier and load from the
boot lid.
NOTICE
The vehicle height, and possibly the length, are different when the boot lid is open.
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