Get Transporting Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 ﬂoor

Opening and closing the luggage compartment ﬂoor

Fig. 133 In the luggage compartment: opening the luggage compartment floor.

Luggage compartment floor.

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Opening the luggage compartment ﬂoor

1. Grasp the opening or tab in the luggage compartment ﬂoor ﬁg. 133 (arrow) and lift the luggage compartment ﬂoor.

Closing the luggage compartment ﬂoor

1. Carefully lay down the luggage compartment ﬂoor in the original position.

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.

Trailer towing technically not possible

Trailer towing information

The vehicle is not designed for towing a trailer. No trailer hitch may be retroﬁtted.

WARNING

Mounting a trailer hitch on the vehicle can result in damage to the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries when

operating the vehicle.

Never mount a trailer hitch on the vehicle.

Roof rack

Introduction

Depending on the model, the vehicle may be designed to have a roof rack installed.

Bulky objects can be transported on the vehicle roof using the roof rack.

If you are not sure if your vehicle is designed to have a roof rack installed, check with an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Only use roof racks that are approved by Volkswagen for use with your vehicle.

Do not use or retroﬁt a roof rack if this is not approved for your vehicle.

WARNING

When transporting large, heavy, long, or ﬂat loads on the roof rack, the vehicle's driving characteristics and aerodynamics

change because of the different center of gravity and increased wind resistance. This may cause accidents and serious or

fatal injuries.

Always secure cargo correctly with suitable and undamaged cords, ﬁxation belts or tensioning straps.

Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and braking maneuvers.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

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WARNING

If the use of a roof rack is not approved for your vehicle or a roof rack that is incompatible with the vehicle is ﬁtted, it may

detach and fall from the roof of the vehicle while you are driving. This may cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Only use roof racks that are approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle.

Do not ﬁt roof racks if they are not approved for your vehicle.

NOTICE

Installing any type of roof rack onto a vehicle that is not approved for use of a roof rack can cause serious damage.

Do not ﬁt roof racks if they are not approved for your vehicle.

Driving with a roof rack fitted increases the air resistance of the vehicle and thus also the fuel consumption. This reduces

the potential range of the vehicle. This applies to all roof racks and any objects transported on them, such as bicycles and

skis.

Mounting a roof rack

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Fig. 134 Mounting points for base supports.

Mounting points for base supports.

Attachment point.

Holes or markings.

For safety reasons, special roof racks are needed to transport luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis and boats safely. The roof

racks for installation on the roof rail in particular are referred to as roof rack bars, and are used as a base supports for direct

installation on the vehicle roof.

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Only use roof racks that are provided for the vehicle model, model year and vehicle equipment by the corresponding

manufacturer.

Volkswagen recommends the use of Volkswagen original parts or Volkswagen original accessories, which you can acquire

from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Installing the Base Supports

Mount the base supports in accordance with the instructions supplied.

The holes or markings for securing the roof rack can only be seen when the doors are open. If necessary, unscrew the plastic

screw from the hole opening.

The front holes or markings are located on the undersides of the roof pillars near the door seal.

The rear holes or markings are located on the undersides of the roof pillars near the door seal or, depending on the vehicle

equipment, at the top of the rear side windows.

The respective base can be attached after successfully installing the base supports ⇒

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Remove the roof rack in the following scenarios

If the roof rack is no longer needed.

Before driving through an automatic car wash

If the height of the vehicle exceeds the maximum height limit, for example in a garage

NOTICE

The height of the vehicle changes when a roof rack is installed and when there is cargo secured on it. The vehicle may be

badly damaged if you drive into entrances with low heights, e.g. underpasses and garages.

Compare the height of the vehicle with the clearance height.

NOTICE

If parts on the roof of your particular vehicle (depending on the vehicle equipment), e.g. the roof antenna, and the trunk

lid's range of movement are impaired by the roof rack and the luggage, the vehicle may be damaged.

Ensure that the roof rack is positioned correctly on the roof and that it will not affect any components of the vehicle.

WARNING

Securing the roof rack and base incorrectly or using them incorrectly may cause the luggage or the entire assembly to

come loose from the vehicle roof. This can result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always mount the roof rack and base correctly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Secure the roof rack only at the locations intended for this.

Always mount special rack assemblies for bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc. correctly and in accordance with the

manufacturer's installation instructions.

Only use the roof rack and base if they are undamaged and secured correctly.

Check the roof rack mounts before starting a journey and, if necessary, retighten them after a short distance.

On long trips, check the threaded connections and fasteners each time you take a break.

Do not make any modiﬁcations or repairs to the roof rack or base.

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A ﬁtted roof rack increases air resistance and therefore may reduce the vehicle's range.

Loading the roof rack

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Maximum permissible roof weight

The maximum permissible roof load is 75 kg (165 lbs).

The roof load consists of the weight of the roof rack and the items carried on the roof rack

⇒

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Always check the weight of the roof rack and the items that will be transported on it. Weigh the items if necessary.

When using a roof rack with a low load limit, do not load the rack with the maximum permissible roof load. In this case, only

load the roof rack to the weight limit listed in the installation guide.

Distributing the load

Distribute the load evenly and secure it correctly ⇒

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Checking that everything is secure

Once you have ﬁtted the roof rack, drive a short distance and then check all the fasteners. Keep checking them regularly ⇒

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WARNING

Exceeding the maximum permitted roof load can result in accidents, damage to the vehicle and serious or fatal injuries.

Never exceed the speciﬁed roof load, the Gross Axle Weight Rating, and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of the

vehicle.

Do not exceed the load limit of the roof rack, even if the roof load is below the limit.

WARNING

If loose and incorrectly secured luggage falls off the roof rack, accidents and serious or fatal injuries may occur.

Use only suitable and undamaged tie-downs, ﬁxing and tensioning straps.

NOTICE

If the trunk lid hits the roof load, the vehicle may be damaged.

Make sure the trunk lid does not run into the roof load when opening the lid.

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Transporting for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

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