2017-2020 Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Transporting -> Roof rack User Manual
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Fig. 186 In the luggage compartment: Opening the pass-through.  
There may be a pass-through for transporting things like skis in the rear seat backrest behind the center armrest.  
To help prevent soiling the vehicle interior, cover dirty items before sliding them into the pass-through.  
If the center armrest is folded down, no one can sit on the middle seat of the rear bench.  
Opening the pass-through  
Fold down the rear center armrest ⇒ Seat functionsꢀ.  
Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 185①ꢀ and fold the pass-through cover all the way forward.  
Open the trunk lid.  
OR: Open the pass-through from the luggage compartment. Press the release lever ⇒ Fig. 186ꢀ in the direction of the arrow and push the cover forward.  
Slide long objects from the luggage compartment through the pass-through.  
Secure objects with the safety belt.  
Close the trunk lid.  
Closing the pass-through  
Fold the pass-through cover back until it engages securely. The red mark on the luggage compartment side should not be visible.  
Close the trunk lid.  
If necessary, fold the center armrest up.  
Roof rack  
Introduction to the subject  
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:  
⇒ Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack ꢀ  
⇒ Securing a load on the roof rack ꢀ  
The roof rack can be used to transport bulky loads on the roof of the vehicle.  
Special considerations for the roof rack  
The roof of your vehicle has been designed to optimize aerodynamics and does not have traditional rain gutters that are used to attach many kinds of roof racks.  
Since the rain gutters are molded into the roof to provide efficient aerodynamics, only Volkswagen-approved base carrier mountings and roof racks can be used.  
When to remove the roof rack  
When it is no longer needed.  
Before driving through an automatic car wash.  
When the vehicle would otherwise be too high for minimum clearance to enter, for example, a garage.  
WARNING  
Transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof rack will change the way the vehicle handles by raising the vehicle's center of gravity and increasing the wind  
drag.  
Always secure the load properly with suitable and undamaged straps so that the load will not shift.  
Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a negative effect on the vehicle's aerodynamics, center of gravity and overall handling.  
Always avoid sudden maneuvers and hard braking.  
Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into  
account as well.  
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NOTE  
Always remove the roof rack before driving through an automatic car wash.  
Your vehicle is higher when the roof rack is installed, especially when it is loaded. Compare the vehicle height with existing clearance heights, such as  
underpasses and garage doors.  
Always make sure that the roof rack system and anything being carried on it does not interfere with the roof antenna, the power sunroof, or the trunk lid.  
Make sure that the trunk lid does not touch items on the roof rack when opened.  
If a roof rack is installed, fuel consumption increases due to increased air resistance.  
Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack  
Fig. 187 Mounting points for the base carrier and roof rack on 2-door vehicles.  
Fig. 188 Mounting points for the base carrier and roof rack on 4-door vehicles.  
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ  
The base carrier is the basis of a complete roof rack system. For safety reasons, additional attachments are necessary for transporting luggage, bicycles,  
surfboards, skis, and small boats. Suitable accessories can be purchased from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Mounting the roof rack base carrier and roof rack on 2-door vehicles  
Always attach the base carrier and roof rack correctly.  
Always carefully follow the installation instructions from the base carrier or roof rack manufacturer.  
The front mounting holes are on the underside of the roof frame. They are sealed with plastic screws that must be removed before installation ⇒ Fig. 187ꢀ  
(magnified view on left). The holes are only visible when the door is open. The rear markings for the base carrier are above the rear side windows ⇒ Fig. 187ꢀ  
(magnified view on right).  
Only mount the roof rack base carrier on the markings shown in the illustration.  
Once you have installed the base carrier correctly, you can secure the roof rack on the base carrier according to the manufacturer's instructions.  
Mounting the roof rack base carrier and roof rack on 4-door vehicles  
Always attach the base carrier and roof rack correctly.  
Always carefully follow the installation instructions from the base carrier or roof rack manufacturer.  
The front mounting holes are on the underside of the roof frame. They are sealed with plastic screws that must be removed before installation ⇒ Fig. 188ꢀ  
(magnified view on left). The rear markings for the base carrier are on the underside of the roof frame ⇒ Fig. 188ꢀ (magnified view on right).  
The holes and markings are only visible when the door is open.  
Only mount the roof rack base carrier on the markings shown in the illustration.  
Once you have installed the base carrier correctly, you can secure the roof rack on the base carrier according to the manufacturer's instructions.  
WARNING  
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Installing or using a base carrier or roof rack improperly can cause the entire system to fly off the vehicle, causing accidents and injuries.  
Always follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.  
Use the base carrier and roof rack only if they are undamaged and properly installed.  
Secure the roof rack base carrier only at the attachment points shown in the illustration ⇒ Fig. 187ꢀ or ⇒ Fig. 188ꢀ.  
Always install the base carrier and roof rack properly.  
Make sure that all bolts and fasteners are properly installed and properly tightened before every trip and retighten them as needed after driving a short  
distance. During a long trip, check all bolts and fasteners at each stop.  
Always properly install special fixtures for items such as bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc.  
Do not modify or repair the base carrier or roof rack.  
Follow the instructions provided for installing the roof rack system. Always carry them in the vehicle.  
Securing a load on the roof rack  
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ  
It is not possible to secure a load unless the roof rack system has been properly installed  
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Maximum permissible roof load  
The maximum permissible roof load is 165 lbs. (75 kg). The maximum permissible roof load is the combined weight of the roof rack and the items being carried on  
the roof ⇒ ꢀ.  
Be sure you know the weight of the roof rack and the items you want to transport on the roof. Weigh them if necessary. Never carry a total of more than the  
maximum permissible roof load.  
When using a roof rack with a lower load limit, do not load the rack to the maximum weight mentioned above. In this case, you may only load the roof rack to the  
weight limit specified in the system's installation instructions.  
Distributing the load  
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly ⇒ ꢀ.  
Checking the mountings  
After the base carrier and roof rack have been installed, check all bolts and fasteners after driving a short time and at regular intervals thereafter.  
WARNING  
If the maximum permissible roof load is exceeded, accidents and substantial vehicle damage may occur.  
Never exceed the specified roof load, the maximum Gross Axle Weight Rating, or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.  
Do not exceed the loading capacity of the roof rack, even if the permissible roof load is not fully utilized.  
Always make sure that loads are evenly distributed and that heavier items are, as far as possible, toward the front.  
WARNING  
Loose or improperly secured items can fall off the roof rack and cause accidents and injuries.  
To help prevent baggage or other items from coming loose and flying around, always use suitable, undamaged tie-down ropes and ratchet straps.  
Secure the load properly.  
NOTE  
When opening the trunk lid, make sure that it will not hit anything secured to the roof rack.  
Trailer towing  
Introduction to the subject  
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:  
⇒ Technical requirementsꢀ  
⇒ Hitching up and connecting a trailerꢀ  
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