Get Driving -> Driving with an open boot lid Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

WARNING

Wet brakes or brakes coated with ice or road salt react more slowly and require longer braking distances.

● Test the brake carefully.

● Always dry the brakes and clean off any coating of ice and salt with a few cautious applications of the brake when

visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit.

WARNING

Driving without the brake servo can considerably increase the braking distance and thus cause accidents and serious

injuries.

● Never switch the engine or ignition off while the vehicle is in motion.

● If the brake servo does not function or the vehicle is being towed, you must depress the brake pedal more

forcefully as the braking distance will be increased due to the lack of assistance for the brake system.

● Keep the footwell under the pedals clear so that the brake pedal can move freely.

If the front brake pads are tested, the rear brake pads should be tested at the same time. Regularly check the

thickness of the brake pads through the openings in the rims or from the underside of the vehicle. If

necessary, remove the wheels to carry out a comprehensive check. Please contact a correspondingly qualified

workshop.

For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:

—Securely stow all baggage and loads .

—Accelerate particularly cautiously and carefully.

—Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.

—Brake earlier than in normal driving.

—If necessary, refer to information about the roof load carrier .

—If applicable, observe the information about driving with a trailer(country-dependent) .

WARNING

Moving loads can severely impair the vehicle's stability and driving safety which could cause accidents and severe

injuries.

● Secure the load properly against slipping.

● Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.

● Securely engage the rear seat backrest.

Driving with an open boot lid

Driving with an open boot lid is particularly dangerous. Ensure that the open boot lid and any objects are secured

properly, and take appropriate measures to reduce the amount of toxic exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.

Make sure you observe any legal requirements when driving with an open boot lid.

WARNING

Driving with an unlocked or open boot lid can cause serious injuries.

● Always drive with a closed boot lid.

● Stow all items securely in the luggage compartment. Loose objects can fall out of the luggage compartment and

injure road users who are driving behind.

● Always drive carefully and ensure that you think ahead.

● Avoid any abrupt or sudden driving and braking manoeuvres as this can cause the open boot lid to move

unpredictably.

● Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must be marked to ensure that they are visible to other

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road users. Comply with the legal regulations.

● If items protrude out of the luggage compartment, never use the boot lid to “jam” or “hold them in position”.

● If it is necessary to drive with the boot lid open, any luggage carrier fitted and its load must always be removed

from the boot lid.

WARNING

Poisonous exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle interior when the boot lid is open. This can result in loss of

consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injury and accidents.

● You should always drive with the boot lid closed in order to prevent toxic gases from entering the vehicle.

● If exceptional circumstances require you to drive with an open boot lid, you must do the following to reduce the

quantity of toxic exhaust fumes that could enter the vehicle:

● Close all the windows.

● Switch off the air recirculation mode of the heating and fresh air system or air conditioning system.

● Open all vents in the dash panel.

● Switch the blower for the heating and fresh air system or for the air conditioning system to the highest blower

speed.

NOTICE

The vehicle length and height are different when the boot lid is open.

Driving through water on roads

Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road

is flooded:

—Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water level must beno higher than the lower edge of

the vehicle body →

—Do not drive faster than walking speed.

—Never stop the vehicle, reverse or switch off the engine while in water.

—Oncoming vehicles will create waves that could increase the water level for your vehicle to such an extent that it is

not safe to drive through the water.

—Always deactivate the start/stop system manually when driving through water.

WARNING

After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the braking distance will be increased

as the brake discs and pads will be wet, or possibly iced up in winter.

● Dry and free the brakes from ice and salt by a few careful applications of the brake. Do not endanger any road

users or disregard any legal requirements.

● Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through water.

NOTICE

If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the running gear and vehicle electrics, could sustain severe

damage.

● Never drive through salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Rinse all components that have been exposed to salt

water immediately with fresh water.

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