VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC 2015 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING
Elastic straps have to be stretched when being attached to the
tie-downs in the luggage compartment. Hooks on these straps
can cause serious personal injury if not handled properly and
attached securely.
Always protect eyes and face from injury from the hooks
when attaching them to the tie-downs in the luggage compart-
ment.
Always hold the hooks on elastic straps firmly when attach-
ing to the vehicle and do not let them snap back and hit you.
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 in-
jury.
The maximum load for the tie-downs is about 785 lbs. (356 kg).
For suitable straps and luggage stowage systems, please see an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Shopping bag hooks

Fig. 105 In the luggage compartment: Shopping bag hooks.

There are several ways to install the luggage net in the luggage com-
partment.
Securing the luggage net flat on the luggage compartment floor
First, secure the luggage net hooks ⇒ fig. 106 (1) to the tie-downs
on the rear seat backrest (1) ⇒ . The luggage net zipper must face
upwards.
Then secure the luggage net hooks (3) to the tie-downs on the
loading edge (3) of the luggage compartment.
Removing the luggage net
The installed luggage net is stretched tight ⇒ .
Remove the hooks and loops of the luggage net from the tie-downs
in the reverse order described above so that if the hooks come loose
suddenly, they will move away from you.
Stow the luggage net in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
The elastic luggage net has to be stretched when being at-
tached to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment The metal
hooks can cause serious personal injury if not handled proper-
ly and attached securely.
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.
Always protect eyes and face from injury from the metal
hooks when attaching them to the tie-downs in the luggage
compartment.
First attach the luggage net hooks to the tie-downs on the
rear seat backrest 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 towards you, increasing the risk of
injury.

Roof rack

WARNING
Transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof rack will change
the way the vehicle handles by shifting the vehicle's center of
gravity and increasing the wind drag.
Always secure the load properly with suitable and undam-
aged straps so that the load will not shift.
Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a nega-
tive effect on the vehicle's aerodynamics, center of gravity and
overall handling.
Always avoid sudden maneuvers and hard braking.
Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and
the weight distribution in the vehicle. Take road, weather, traf-
fic, and visibility conditions into account as well.
NOTICE
Always remove the roof rack before driving through an auto-
matic car wash.
Your vehicle is higher when the roof rack is installed, especial-
ly when it is loaded. Compare the vehicle height with existing
clearance heights, such as underpasses and garage doors.
Always make sure that the roof rack system and anything be-
ing carried on it does not interfere with the roof antenna, the
power sunroof or the luggage compartment lid.
Make sure that the luggage compartment lid does not touch
items on the roof rack when opened.
If a roof rack is installed, fuel consumption increases due to in-
creased air resistance.

Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack

Fig. 107 Under the rubber seal above the front and rear doors: At-
tachment points for the base carrier.

Only mount the base carrier at the attachment points shown in the
illustration.
Once you have installed the base carrier correctly, you can secure
the roof rack on the base carrier according to the manufacturer's in-
structions.
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.
Always follow the installation instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
Use the base carrier and roof rack only if they are undam-
aged and properly installed.
Secure the base carrier only at the attachment points shown
in the illustration (2).
Always install the base carrier and roof rack properly.
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.
Always properly install special fixtures for items such as bi-
cycles, skis, surfboards, etc.
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

Maximum permissible roof load
The maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg). The roof
load is the combined weight of the roof rack and the items being car-
ried on the roof ⇒ .
Be sure you know the weight of the roof rack and the items you want
to transport on the roof. Weigh them if necessary. Never carry a total
of more than the maximum permissible roof load.
When using a roof rack with a lower load limit, do not load the rack to
the maximum weight mentioned above. In this case, you may only
load the roof rack to the weight limit specified in the system's installa-
tion instructions.
Distributing the load
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly ⇒ .
Checking the mountings
After the base carrier and rook rack have been installed, check all
bolts and fasteners after driving a short time and at regular intervals
thereafter.
WARNING
If the maximum permissible roof load is exceeded, accidents
and substantial vehicle damage may occur.
Never exceed the specified roof load, the maximum Gross
Axle Weight Rating, or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Do not exceed the loading capacity of the roof rack, even if
the permissible roof load is not fully utilized.
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 items can fall off the roof rack and
cause accidents and injuries.
Always use suitable, undamaged tie-down ropes and ratchet
straps.
Secure the load properly.

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