Get Transport of objects -> Luggage compartment equipment Guide for Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

The maximum tensile load that the lashing

eyes can carry is approx.

3.5 kN.

Luggage compartment

equipment

Fixing tapes, fastening tapes and straps are

available in specialised shops.

and suitable load securing systems. Volkswagen

Mooring rings

Volkswagen

recommends that this be done by a

ealer

Sliding lashing eyes

Fig. 206 In the luggage compartment:

Deployable lashing eye.

There are lashing eyes → fig. 206 at the front and

rear of the luggage compartment for securing

loose objects and luggage with lashing straps

and fastening or securing straps.

Fig. 207 In the luggage compartment: movable

lashing eye.

WARNING

If unsuitable or damaged tie-down straps,

fixing straps or restraint straps are used, they

could break in the event of braking or an

accident. Objects could then be thrown out of

the passenger compartment and cause serious

or fatal injuries.

Depending on the equipment, the luggage

compartment is equipped with lengthwise

adjustable lashing eyes → Fig. 207 for securing

loose objects and luggage with lashing straps

and fastening or securing straps.

● Always use suitable and undamaged

lashing straps, securing straps, or tie-down

straps.

The position of the lashing eyes can be

adjusted accordingly by moving the luggage.

Moving the lashing eyes

– Press the button at the top of the ring

● Tension the lashing straps, lashing straps

and cross straps over the load on the

luggage compartment floor and secure them

to the lashing eyes securely.

→ fig. 207

– Move the eyebolt to the desired position

● Never exceed the maximum tensile load of

→ fig. 207

the lashing eye when securing objects.

– Release the button and make sure that the

eyebolt has engaged correctly in the guide

system.

● Ensure that, especially in the case of flat

objects, the top edge of the load is higher

than the lashing eyes.

Fixing the load

– Lift the ring bracket → fig. 207 and fix it in place.

the cargo.

● Depending on the equipment, pay attention

to the luggage compartment signs on how

the load is to be stowed.

● Never attach a child seat to the lashing

latches.

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Dismantling the mooring lugs

– Press the button at the top of the ring

Net bag

→ fig. 207

– Keeping the button pressed down, slide the

ring to the corresponding recess and remove

it.

WARNING

If unsuitable or damaged tie-down straps,

fixing straps or restraint straps are used, they

could break in the event of braking or an

accident. Objects could then be thrown out of

the passenger compartment and cause serious

or fatal injuries.

Fig. 208 In the luggage compartment: net bag attached.

● Always use suitable and undamaged

lashing straps, securing straps, or tie-down

straps.

The net bag can help prevent light luggage from

shifting around in the luggage compartment.

● Tension the lashing straps, securing straps

and cross straps over the load on the

Small items can be stored in the net bag, which

is equipped with a zip.

luggage compartment floor and secure them

to the lashing eyes in a secure manner.

Hook the net bag into the luggage

compartment floor.

● Never exceed the maximum tensile load of

the lashing eye when securing objects.

– Place the net bag flush with the floor of the

luggage compartment. The opening of the

bag must face upwards.

● Ensure that, especially in the case of flat

objects, the top edge of the load is higher

than the lashing eyes.

– Attach the rear hooks of the bag to the tie-

down rings next to the rear seat backrest →

● Depending on the equipment, pay attention

to the luggage compartment signs on how

the load is to be stowed.

fig. 208

– Attach the front hooks of the bag

→ fi g. 208 on the lashing lugs located on the

● Never attach a child seat to the lashing

latches.

The following shall be added to the load threshold.

Dismantling the net bag

The attached net bag is stretched →

- Unhook the front hooks of the bowl.

The maximum tensile load that the

lashing eyes can withstand is approx.

3.5 kN.

sa → fig. 208 of the lashing lugs located

next to the loading sill.

– Unhook the rear hooks of the bag.

→ fig. 208

of the lashing lugs located in the

In specialised shops they can

The rear seat backrest.

The vehicle should be equipped with

suitable lashing straps, securing straps, lashing

straps and load securing systems. Volkswagen

recommends

– Store the net bag securely in the luggage

compartment.

Please visit a Volkswagen dealership for this.

WARNING

To attach the elastic net bag to the luggage

compartment lashing eyes, it must be

stretched. Once it has been hooked in, it

remains taut. If the net bag is hooked in and

unhooked incorrectly, the hooks on the net

bag could cause injury.

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Fastening strap

● Always hold the bag hooks securely so that

they do not come loose uncontrollably from

the lashing eyes when hooking and

unhooking them.

– Place the retaining strap holder in the recess

of the guide system.

– Press the bracket down → fig. 210

and at thesame time move it to the desired

● When hooking and unhooking the hooks,

protect your eyes and face to avoid injury

in case the hooks are released

uncontrolled.

position

– Place the object to be fastened behind the

tape.

● Always attach the hooks of the net bag in

the order described. If a hook is unhooked

unexpectedly, injury may occur.

– Press the button on the holder → fig.

210 to tighten the belt.

If required, the fastening strap can also be

mounted on both sides of the guide system.

Fixing kit

WARNING

In the event of braking or an accident, objects

could be thrown out of the passenger

compartment and cause serious or fatal

injuries.

● The backrest of the rear seat must be

securely fitted → page 124.

Bag hook

Fig. 209 In the luggage compartment: Telescopic bar.

Fig. 211 In the luggage compartment: bag hook.

On the left-hand side of the luggage

compartment there may be a fold-out hook for

hanging bags.

Fig. 210 On the left-hand side of the luggage

compartment: fastening strap.

The fixing kit consists of a telescopic rod and a

fastening strap.

Light shopping bags can be hung on the bag

hook.

Telescopic rod

– Press on the lower part of the hook

→ fig. 211 (arrow) and pull it out.

– Place the telescopic rod holders in the left and

right recesses of the guide system.

– Hang the bags.

– Press the corresponding bracket downwards.

– When you stop using the hook, fold it up.

jo → fig. 209

to the desired position

1 and move it at the same time

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Opening the hatch for long loads

– If necessary, lower the central head restraint.

WARNING

Never use the hook to tie down equipment or

objects. In the event of braking or an accident,

the hook could break.

→

p. 121.

– Press the unlocking lever → fig. 212 (arrow)

and fold the centre part of the rear seat

backrest all the way forward →

NOTICE

– Open the tailgate.

The maximum weight the hook can support is 2.5

– Insert long objects through the hatch

from the luggage compartment.

– Secure objects with the seat belt.

– Close the tailgate.

Long load trap door

Closing the hatch for long loads

– Lift the centre part of the rear seat backrest

until it clicks into place. The red marking on

the unlocking button → fi g. 213 (arrow)

should

visible →

no longer be

– If necessary, adjust the central head restraint

→

p. 121.

WARNING

Uncontrolled or inattentive lowering or lifting of

the long tailboard can result in serious injury.

● Never open or lift the hatch while driving.

● When lifting the hatch, make sure that the

seat belt is not pinched or damaged.

Fig. 212 On the rear seat backrest: unlocking

button.

● Always keep hands, fingers, toes, feet and

other body parts out of the area of the

hatch travel when folding and lifting the

hatch.

● A red mark on the locking indicator

indicates that the flap is not latched.

Always check that the red mark is never

visible when the flap is in the upright

position.

● When the hatch is folded down or not

properly fitted, do not allow anyone to ride

in the corresponding seat (especially not

children).

Fig. 213 On the rear seat backrest: unlocking

button with red marking pressed down.

The long load flap can also be opened from

the luggage compartment. Press the

release lever downwards and push the central

Depending on the equipment, there is a hatch

in the centre of the rear seat backrest for

transporting long objects in the passenger

compartment, e.g. skis.

(hatch) forward

part of the rear seat backrest

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