2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Owners Manual

NOTICE
The maximum load for the shopping bag hook is 6.6 lbs. (3 kg).
Applicable only in the United States
Luggage net

Fig. 104 In the luggage compartment: Luggage net hooked in place.

WARNING
The elastic luggage net has to be stretched when being attached to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment. The hooks can cause serious personal injury if not handled properly and attached securely.
x Always hold the hooks on the luggage net bag firmly when attaching to the vehicle and do not let them spring back and hit you.
x Always protect eyes and face from injury from the metal hooks when attaching them to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment.
x First attach the luggage net bag hooks to the tie-downs on the rear seat backrest or on the shopping bag hooks in the luggage compartment and then to the tie-downs near the loading edge of the luggage compartment. If one of the hooks on the luggage bag net snaps back, it will move away from you and not towards you, increasing the risk of injury.
Variable luggage compartment floor

Fig. 105 In the luggage compartment: Opening and securing the variable luggage compartment floor.

Fig. 106 Extending the luggage compartment floor forward or downward.

x To secure, push the retaining pin to the right.
x To close, push the retaining pin (1) to the left and guide the luggage compartment floor downwards.
Extending the luggage compartment floor forward
x Remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒ Luggage compartment cover.
x Remove the rear head restraints ⇒ Adjusting the seating position.
x Push both sections of the rear seat forward ⇒ Adjusting the seating position.
x Fold the rear backrests forward ⇒ Adjusting the seating position.
x Fold the cover forward ⇒ fig. 106 (1).
Extending the luggage compartment floor downward
x Remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒ Luggage compartment cover.
x Raise the luggage compartment floor, pull from the side pins (2) and remove it from the vehicle to the rear.
There may be a foam element with the spare wheel ⇒ fig. 105 located beneath the variable luggage
compartment floor. If a spare wheel is present, remove it ⇒ Compact spare wheel and remove the foam element from the luggage compartment.
WARNING
During hard braking or an accident, loose objects can fly through the passenger compartment and cause serious or even fatal injuries.
x Even if the luggage compartment floor panel is properly raised, it is still necessary to secure all objects.
x Objects stowed between the rear seat bench and the luggage compartment floor panel must never be more than 2/3 as high as the raised floor panel.
x Objects stowed between the rear seat bench and the raised luggage compartment floor panel must never weigh more than about 16.5 lbs. (7.5 kg).
NOTICE
Do not let the luggage compartment floor fall freely when closing it. Always guide it down into place. The trim or the luggage compartment floor could be damaged.
If you slide the rear seats forward, there is a gap between the luggage compartment floor and the rear seats. Make certain there are no objects in this space before sliding the rear seats back again.

Roof rack

If a roof rack is installed, fuel consumption increases due to increased air resistance.
Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack

Fig. 107 Vehicles without roof railing: Attachment points for the base carrier and roof rack.

Fig. 108 Vehicles with roof railing: Attachment points for the base carrier and roof rack.

Vehicles with roof railing: Mounting the roof rack
Typical roof racks cannot be attached to the roof railing. Only roof racks which have been approved by Volkswagen may be used.
Always carefully follow the installation instructions from the roof rack manufacturer.
The attachment holes are on the inside of the roof railing ⇒ fig. 108 (magnified view).
Only mount the roof rack base carrier at the holes shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Installing or using a base carrier or roof rack improperly can cause the entire system to fly off the vehicle, causing accidents and injuries.
x Always follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.
x Use the base carrier and roof rack only if they are undamaged and properly installed.
x Mount the roof rack base carrier only at the markings shown in the illustration ⇒ fig. 107
or ⇒ fig. 108.
x Always install the base carrier and roof rack properly.
x Make sure that all bolts and fasteners are properly installed and properly tightened before every trip and retighten them as needed after driving a short distance. During a long trip, check all bolts and fasteners at each stop.
x Always properly install special fixtures for items such as bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc.
x Do not modify or repair the base carrier or roof rack.
Follow the installation instructions provided for installing the roof rack system. Always carry them in the vehicle.
Securing a load on the roof rack

WARNING
If the maximum permissible roof load is exceeded, accidents and substantial vehicle damage may occur.
x Never exceed the specified roof load, the maximum gross axle weight rating, or the gross vehicle weight rating.
x Do not exceed the loading capacity of the roof rack, even if the permissible roof load is not fully utilized.
x Always make sure that loads are evenly distributed and that heavier items are, as far as possible, toward the front.
WARNING
Loose or improperly secured loads can be thrown from the roof rack and cause accidents and injuries.
x Always use suitable, undamaged tie-down ropes and ratchet straps.
x Secure the load properly.

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