2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Owners Manual

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  WARNING 
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehicle handles and increase stopping distances. Heavy loads that are not properly stowed or secured can cause loss of control and serious injury.

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Driving with an open rear hatch can lead to serious personal injury. If you have to drive with an open rear hatch, make sure that all objects and the hatch itself are properly secured and take appro

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�x Securely stow all luggage ⇒  Stowing luggage. 
�x Drive especially carefully and accelerate gently. 
�x Avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers. 
�x Brake earlier than you would if you wer

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Please refer to the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross front and rear Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) for your vehicle, which are printed on the vehicles Safety Compliance Certification La

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Roof rack 
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  If a roof rack is installed, fuel consumption increases due to increased air resistance. 
Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack 
 
Fig. 91 Attachment points for the base carrier and r

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  Follow the installation instructions provided for installing the roof rack system. Always carry them in the vehicle. 
Securing a load on the roof rack 
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Trailer towing 
Important information 
For technical reasons, the vehicle body structure is not designed for the installation of a trailer hitch. 
Never install a trailer hitch on your vehicle. Inst