If the vehicle is not approved for use of a roof carrier or a roof carrier is fitted that is not approved for the vehicle, this can become
detached while the vehicle is in motion and fall off the vehicle roof. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Use only roof carriers that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle.
● Do not fit a roof carrier if the vehicle is not approved for this.
NOTICE
Securing a roof carrier of any kind to a vehicle that is not approved for use with a roof carrier can lead to severe damage.
● Do not fit a roof carrier if the vehicle is not approved for this.
Driving with a fitted roof carrier increases the air resistance of the vehicle and thus also the fuel consumption. The possible
range of the vehicle is reduced as a result. This applies to all roof carriers and the objects transported on them, e.g. bicycles
and skis.
Special roof carriers must be used to transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surfboards or boats safely. The roof carriers for mounting on the
roof railings are specifically called roof bars, while those for direct mounting on the vehicle roof are called base carriers.
Use only roof carriers that are intended by the manufacturer for the corresponding vehicle model, model year and vehicle version.
Volkswagen recommends using Volkswagen Genuine Parts or Volkswagen Genuine Accessories, which you can purchase from an
authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Fitting the roof bars on the roof railings
Fit the roof bars in accordance with the supplied installation instructions.
Once you have fitted the roof bars, you can then secure the respective load carrier on this →
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Remove the roof carrier in the following situations
—The roof carrier is no longer needed.
—Before entering a car wash.
—When the vehicle height exceeds the required clearance height, e.g. in a garage.
NOTICE
The height of the vehicle is changed by the installation of a roof carrier and the load secured to it. The vehicle can be severely
damaged if the clearance height is insufficient, e.g. in the case of underpasses and garage doors.
● Check and compare the height of the vehicle with clearance heights.
NOTICE
The vehicle may be damaged if the roof carrier and the load interfere with equipment-dependent components on the vehicle roof,
e.g. roof aerial, and the movement path of the boot lid.
● Make sure that the roof carrier is positioned correctly on the roof and that there is no interference with any components.
WARNING
The luggage and the entire structure can become detached from the vehicle roof if the roof carrier and carrier structure are not
secured and used correctly. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Always fit the roof carrier and carrier structure correctly and in accordance with the manufacturer’s assembly instructions.
● Attach the roof carrier only at the specified mounting points.
● Always fit special carrier attachments for bicycles, skis, surfboards etc. correctly and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
assembly instructions.
● Use the roof carrier and load carrier only if they are undamaged and fitted correctly.
● Check that the roof carrier is secured before starting your journey and tighten as necessary after driving a short distance.
● During a long trip, check all bolts and fasteners at each stop.
● Do not carry out any modifications or repairs to the roof carrier or the load carrier.
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