2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Owners Manual

Luggage compartment cover

Fig. 103 In the luggage compartment: Closed luggage compartment cover.

Fig. 104 In the luggage compartment: Removing the luggage compartment cover.

Removing the luggage compartment cover
x If there is a gap cover (2), unhook it from the fastening eyes on the rear seat backrests ⇒ fig. 104 (1).
x Push down release button (2) and push in the end parts of the luggage compartment cover (3).
x Lift the luggage compartment cover up and out.
Reinstalling the luggage compartment cover
x First fit the luggage compartment cover ⇒ fig. 103 (1) into the left-hand slot.
x Then fit the other end into the right-hand slot.
x Push down release button ⇒ fig. 104 (2) and push in the end parts of the luggage compartment cover (3).
x Push the luggage compartment cover down into the right-hand slot so that it locks into place.
x Make sure that the luggage compartment cover is properly locked into place.
x If there is a gap cover ⇒ fig. 103 (2), hook it back into the fastening eyes on the rear seat
backrests ⇒ fig. 104 (1).
WARNING
In a sudden braking or other maneuver, or in a collision, unsecured or improperly secured objects or animals on the luggage compartment cover could cause serious personal injury.
x Never leave hard, heavy or sharp objects in bags or loose on the luggage compartment cover.
x Never let animals ride on the luggage compartment cover.
WARNING
The view towards the rear is greatly limited when the luggage compartment cover is in the convenience position.
x Before driving, ensure that the luggage compartment cover is not in the convenience position.
NOTICE
To help prevent damage to the luggage compartment cover, the luggage compartment may only be loaded to a height at which the luggage compartment cover will not press on the cargo when the rear hatch is closed.
x The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by objects that rub against them.
Do not cover the ventilation slots in the side consoles. Otherwise, stale air cannot escape from the vehicle.

Luggage compartment pass-through

Fig. 105 In the rear backrest: Luggage compartment pass-through opening.

Tie-downs

Fig. 106 In the luggage compartment: Tie-downs.

WARNING
Elastic straps have to be stretched when being attached to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment Hooks on elastic straps can cause serious personal injury if not handled properly and attached securely.
x Always protect eyes and face from injury from the hooks when attaching them to the vehicle and do not let them snap back and hit you.
x Always hold the hooks on elastic straps firmly when attaching to the vehicle and do not let them snap back and hit you.
x First attach the hooks on the straps to the tie-downs at the rear seat backrest in the luggage compartment and then to the tie-downs near the loading edge of the luggage compartment. This way, if one of the hooks on the elastic straps snaps back, it will move away from you, decreasing the risk of personal injury.
The maximum weight force for the tie-downs is about 785 lbs (356 kg).
For suitable straps and luggage stowage systems, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Shopping bag hooks

Fig. 107 In the luggage compartment: Shopping bag hook.

NOTICE
The maximum load for the shopping bag hook is 5 lbs (2.5 kg).
Luggage compartment floor

Fig. 108 In the luggage compartment: Lifting luggage compartment floor panel and securing it with retaining strap.

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).
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.

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