Transporting items -> Load-through hatch for Your Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Load-through hatch  
Fig. 1 In the rear seat backrest: opening the load-through hatch.  
Fig. 2 In the luggage compartment: opening the load-through hatch.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a load-through hatch may be located behind the centre  
armrest on the rear seat backrest. This can be used to transport long objects in the vehicle  
interior, such as skis.  
Opening the load-through hatch  
Fold the centre armrest forwards (→ Centre armrest, Function).  
Opening the load-through hatch from the vehicle interior: pull the release lever in the  
direction of the arrow Fig. 1 and fold the cover of the load-through hatch fully forward →  
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Open the boot lid.  
OR: opening the load-through hatch from the luggage compartment: push the release lever  
down in the direction of the arrow Fig. 2 and push the cover of the load-through hatch  
forward.  
Push long objects through the load-through hatch from the luggage compartment.  
Secure the objects with the seat belt as required.  
Close the boot lid.  
Closing the load-through hatch  
Fold back the cover of the load-through hatch until it engages in position. The red marking on  
the luggage compartment side must no longer be visible →  
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Close the boot lid.  
If necessary, fold back the centre armrest.  
WARNING  
Injuries could be caused if the load-through hatch is folded forwards or backwards carelessly or  
in an uncontrolled way.  
Never fold the load-through hatch forwards or backwards while the vehicle is in motion.  
Ensure that the seat belt is not trapped or damaged when folding back the load-through  
hatch.  
Always keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the seat area when folding  
the load-through hatch forwards and backwards.  
The load-through hatch has not been secured properly if the red marking can still be seen on  
the locking indicator. Always ensure that the red marking is never visible when the load-  
through hatch is in the upright position.  
Passengers, particularly children, must not use this seat if the load-through hatch is folded  
forward or is not engaged securely into place.