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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.

Secure objects in the luggage compartment using suitable securing cords, ﬁxation belts or tensioning straps on the tie-

downs.

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

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braking efﬁciency.

Always distribute the load evenly and as low down in the vehicle as possible.

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.

Accelerate with extra care and caution.

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 wires 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 cover

When opening and closing the trunk lid, the luggage compartment cover is raised or lowered on the attached retaining straps.

The luggage compartment cover is not suitable for use as storage for objects, even lightweight items of clothing ⇒

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WARNING

Objects or animals on the luggage compartment cover can damage the luggage compartment cover and cause serious

injury or death in the event of sudden driving and braking maneuvers or an accident.

Never transport objects on the luggage compartment cover.

Never allow animals to ride on the luggage compartment cover.

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the luggage compartment cover can cause damage.

Do not load the luggage compartment so high that the luggage compartment cover presses on the load when the

trunk lid is closed.

Never close the trunk lid while the luggage compartment ﬂoor is open or locked.

Installing and removing the luggage compartment cover

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Fig. 136 In the luggage compartment: installing and removing the luggage compartment cover (general example).

Removing the luggage compartment cover

1. Unhook the top retaining straps from the trunk lid ﬁg. 136 (upper arrows).

2. Push the luggage compartment cover out of the side holders from below ﬁg. 136 (lower arrows).

Installing the luggage compartment cover

1. Press the luggage compartment cover into the side holders in the luggage compartment ﬁg. 136 (lower arrows).

2. Hook the retaining straps onto the trunk lid ﬁg. 136 (upper arrows).

Storing the luggage compartment cover

Depending on the equipment, the removed luggage compartment cover can be stored below the variable luggage

compartment ﬂoor. To do so, the luggage compartment cover must be turned over.

Luggage compartment ﬂoor

Opening and closing the luggage compartment ﬂoor

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Fig. 137 In the luggage compartment: opening the luggage compartment floor.

Opening the luggage compartment ﬂoor

1. Grasp the opening or tab in the luggage compartment ﬂoor ﬁg. 137 (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.

Luggage compartment features

Tie-downs

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Fig. 138 In the luggage compartment: Tie-down (general example).

Tie-down.

Tie-downs are located in the luggage compartment to secure loose objects and luggage with the help of lines, ﬁxation belts or

securing straps ﬁg. 138.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tie-down straps or tensioning straps could break during braking maneuvers or an accident. This

could result in objects being thrown through the vehicle interior and causing serious or fatal injuries.

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

Secure cords, ﬁxation belts and tensioning straps diagonally and tightly across the items placed on the luggage

compartment ﬂoor, and fasten the cords, ﬁxation belts and tensioning straps securely to the tie-downs.

Make sure that the upper edge of the load is above the tie-downs, especially on ﬂat objects.

Follow the signs about storing cargo in the luggage compartment, depending on the vehicle equipment.

Never secure a child restraint to the tie-downs.

WARNING

Elastic tensioning straps must be stretched for securing to the tie-downs and are therefore under tension. If elastic

tensioning straps slip off and spring back toward your body, the hooks attached to them may cause serious injuries.

Protect your eyes and face when securing and releasing the straps.

Always secure elastic tensioning straps to the tie-downs in the front part of the luggage compartment ﬁrst. Then

pull them to the loading edge. Secure the elastic tensioning straps to the tie-downs so that they will spring away

from your body if they come off.

Suitable straps and cargo securing systems are available from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

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

Volkswagen Service Facility.

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Shopping bag hooks

Fig. 139 Shopping bag hooks on the left and right of the luggage compartment.

You may have shopping bag hooks in your luggage compartment for hanging light shopping bags.

WARNING

Luggage or other items tied to the shopping-bag hooks may tear off and be thrown into the vehicle interior during a

braking maneuver or accident. This may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and result in serious or fatal injuries.

Never use the shopping bag hooks to tie down pieces of luggage or objects.

Only hang lightweight items, up to a maximum of 2.5 kg (approximately 5.5 lbs), from the shopping bag hooks in

the vehicle.

Load-through hatch

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Park Assist for Your Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

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