Volkswagen Touareg (2015 year). Instruction — part 10

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.

Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.

Always remember when transporting heavy objects that a change in the center of gravity

also changes the way your vehicle handles:

– Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.

– Secure heavy objects properly as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible.

– Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps using the tie-downs in the
luggage compartment.

Securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright position.
Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the

safety compliance sticker on the left door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the
vehicle to skid and handle differently.

Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the

vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.

Drive especially carefully and accelerate gently.
Always accelerate and avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.

Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle.

Stowing luggage

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Always stow all luggage securely in the vehicle

Distribute the load in the vehicle, on the roof and in the trailer as evenly as possible.
Put heavy objects as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment and securely latch the

rear seat backrest in the upright position.

Secure luggage in the luggage compartment to the tie-downs with suitable straps

⇒ Luggage

compartment.

Adjust the headlight range

⇒ Lights.

Check the pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never reduce air pressure in warm

tires to match cold tire inflation pressure. Heed the information on the tire pressure label

⇒ Tires and

wheels.

Pay especially close attention to your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) when

driving with a heavy load

⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

NOTICE

The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by objects that rub
against them.

Please review information about loading a trailer and a roof rack

⇒ Roof rack.

Driving with an open rear hatch

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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 lid itself are properly secured and take appropriate
measures to keep toxic exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle.

WARNING

Driving with an unlatched or open rear hatch can lead to serious personal injuries.

Never transport objects larger than those fitting completely into the luggage compartment,

because the rear hatch cannot be closed properly.

After closing the rear hatch, always pull up on it to make sure that it is properly closed

and cannot open suddenly when the vehicle is moving.

Always stow all objects securely in the luggage compartment. Loose objects can fall out

of the luggage compartment and injure others on the road behind you.

Drive carefully; anticipate what other drivers will do.
Avoid abrupt or sudden driving or braking maneuvers, because the unlatched rear hatch

can move suddenly.

Always mark objects sticking out from the luggage compartment clearly for others to see.

Obey all applicable legal requirements.

Never use the rear hatch to “clamp” or “hold” objects protruding from the luggage com-

partment.

Always remove any luggage rack or other rack mounted on the rear hatch (along with any

luggage on the rack) before driving with an open rear hatch.

WARNING

Driving with an open rear hatch can cause poisonous carbon monoxide in the engine exhaust
to get into the passenger compartment.

Carbon monoxide causes drowsiness, inattentiveness, poisoning, and loss of conscious-

ness. It can lead to accidents and severe personal injuries.

Always keep the rear hatch closed while driving to help keep poisonous exhaust fumes

from being drawn into the vehicle.

Never transport objects that are too large to fit completely into the luggage area, because

then the rear hatch cannot be fully closed.

If you absolutely must drive with an open rear hatch, do the following to reduce the risk of

carbon monoxide poisoning:

– Close all windows and the power sunroof.

– Switch off the climate control system's air recirculation feature.

– Open all air vents in the instrument panel.

– Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.

NOTICE

The open rear hatch changes the vehicle's length and height.

Driving a loaded vehicle

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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

Securely stow all luggage

⇒ Stowing luggage.

Drive especially carefully and accelerate gently.
Avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.
Brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle.

If applicable, observe information about driving with a trailer

⇒ Trailer towing.

If applicable, observe information about driving with a roof rack

⇒ Roof rack.

WARNING

Heavy loads can change the way your vehicle handles and increase stopping distances.
Heavy loads that are not properly stowed or secured can shift suddenly, causing loss of con-
trol and serious injury.

Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.

Always remember when transporting heavy objects that they change the vehicle's center

of gravity and also the way it handles

– Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.

– Secure heavy objects properly as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible.

– Use your vehicle's luggage compartment tie-downs with suitable straps.

– Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps.

Securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright position.
Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the

safety compliance sticker on the left door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the
vehicle to skid and handle differently.

Always adapt speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the ve-

hicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.

Always accelerate gently and avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.

Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle.

Weights and axle weights

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The actual gross weight of any vehicle depends on the engine, basic equipment, any factory-installed
optional equipment for the given model, and any accessories that have been installed. The Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross front and Rear Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) for a
given vehicle are printed on the vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver door
jamb.

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the vehicle itself with all of its factory-
installed equipment, plus a full tank of gasoline, the engine oil and coolant, all vehicle occupants
(150 lbs / 68 kg per seating position) and cargo.

The Gross Axle Weight Ratings specify the maximum allowable load for each axle.

Determining the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

⇒ Tires and wheels.

The cargo payload may not be increased by using a roof rack without commensurately reducing the

weight from vehicle occupants

⇒ . Determining the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ⇒Tires.

Vehicle payload consists of the combined weight of the following:

Passengers.
Total luggage and other cargo.
Factory-installed or retrofitted accessories.
Roof load including roof rack system.
Hitch weight and tongue weight for trailer towing operation.

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 vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification
Label on the driver door jamb.

WARNING

Exceeding maximum permissible weight ratings can result in vehicle damage, accidents, and
serious personal injury.

Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed the permissible Gross Axle

Weight Rating. Also, never let the total of these actual weights exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating.

Always remember that the vehicle's handling and braking will be affected by extra load

and the distribution of this load. Adjust your speed accordingly.

NOTICE

Always distribute the load evenly and as low as possible in the vehicle. The vehicle capacity

weight figures apply when the load is distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and lug-
gage).

When transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the load as close to the

rear axle (as far forward) as possible so that the vehicle's handling and braking are affected as
little as possible.

Luggage compartment

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Folding the backrest of the rear bench forward and back into place

Luggage compartment cover

Luggage compartment pass-through

Tie-downs

Shopping bag hook

Luggage compartment floor

Always stow heavy objects in the luggage compartment and make sure that the rear seat backrests
are securely latched in their upright position. Always secure objects to the tie-downs with suitable
straps. Never overload the vehicle. Remember that the vehicle load, as well as how it is distributed,

can affect vehicle handling and braking

⇒ .

More information:

Adjusting the seating position
Safety belts
Airbag system
Lights
Transporting
Trailer towing
Tires and wheels

WARNING

An open or unlocked luggage compartment poses special risks for children.

Close and lock the rear hatch and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. First, make

certain that no one is left inside.

Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around the vehicle, especially

with the rear hatch left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the hatch shut,
becoming trapped and unable to get out. This could cause severe or fatal injuries.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Tempera-

tures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly to small
children.

Never let children play in or around the vehicle.

Never let anyone ride in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsecured or incorrectly stowed items can fly through the vehicle, causing serious personal
injury during hard braking or sharp steering or in an accident. Loose items can also be struck
and thrown through the passenger compartment by the front airbags if they inflate. To help
reduce the risk of serious personal injury:

Always stow all objects securely in the vehicle. Always put luggage and heavy items in the

luggage compartment.

Always secure objects in the passenger compartment properly with suitable straps so that

they cannot move into the deployment zone of a side or front airbag during a sudden braking,
in a sudden maneuver, or in a collision.

Always keep storage compartments closed while driving.
Never stow hard, heavy, or sharp objects in the vehicle's open storage compartments, on

the shelf behind the rear seat bench, or on the top of the instrument panel.

Always remove hard, heavy, or sharp objects from clothing and bags in the vehicle interi-

or and stow them securely in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Transporting heavy objects causes the handling characteristics of the vehicle to change and
increases braking distances. Heavy loads which are not properly stowed or secured in the
vehicle can lead to a loss of vehicle control and cause serious personal injury.

Transporting heavy items causes the handling characteristics of the vehicle to change by

shifting the vehicle's center of gravity.

Always distribute luggage evenly and as low as possible within the vehicle. The vehicle

capacity weight figures apply when the load is distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers
and luggage).

Always stow luggage and heavy items in the luggage compartment as far forward of the

rear axle as possible and secure them with appropriate straps to the tie-downs provided.

Never exceed the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or Gross Axle Weight Ratings,

which are printed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the door jamb of
the driver door. Exceeding the permissible weight can cause the vehicle to skid and behave
differently.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to accommodate your payload and its weight

distribution within your vehicle.

Be especially cautious and gentle when stepping on the accelerator pedal and avoid sud-

den braking and other maneuvers.

Brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle.

NOTICE

The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by objects that

rub against them.

The antenna wiring in the side windows can be damaged by items rubbing against it.

The ventilation slots between the rear window and the luggage compartment cover must not be

blocked so that stale air can escape from the vehicle.

Folding the backrest of the rear bench forward and back into place

Fig. 99 Lower part of the rear seat bench: Lever to unlock the rear seat backrest by hand.

Fig. 100 Right side wall of the luggage compartment: Switches for power release of the rear seat backrest.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The rear seat backrest is divided into 2 sections. Each section of the rear seat backrest can be folded
down individually to increase luggage space.

There are power release switches for the rear seat backrests in the luggage compartment

⇒

fig. 100

.

(1)

Release switch for the right-hand backrest section.

(2)

Release switch for the left-hand backrest section.

Folding the rear seat backrest forward

Before folding down the rear seat backrest, push its head restraint(s) all the way down and slide the

seat itself backwards as far as it will go

⇒ Adjusting the seating position.

Release the rear seat backrest by hand using the lever underneath the seat or the release switch-

es in the luggage compartment

⇒

fig. 100

. The rear seat backrest then folds forward by itself.

Move the rear seat backrest the rest of the way down by hand and push down on it until it locks

into place.

If the rear backrest is folded down, no one, including children, may ride on the rear seat.

Folding the rear backrest back into place

Release the rear seat backrest by hand using the lever underneath the seat or the release switch-

es in the luggage compartment

⇒

fig. 100

. The rear seat will unlatch and spring up slightly.

Fold the rear seat backrest back up and push it securely into its latches, making sure it locks

securely into place

⇒ . The seat release lever must return to its original position.

The rear backrest must be securely latched into place for the safety belts on the rear seats to

provide optimal protection.

After putting the seat backrest back up, the seat must be adjusted to the person using it

⇒ Adjust-

ing the seating position.

WARNING

Improper folding and improper latching of the rear seat backrest can cause serious personal
injury.

Always make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the rear seat backrest

when folding it forward.

Never fold the rear backrest up or down while the vehicle is moving.
When folding the rear seat backrest back up, make sure that the safety belt does not get

caught or damaged.

Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the way when folding the rear seat

backrest up and down.

Each rear seat backrest must be securely latched in the upright position so that the safety

belts on the rear seats can provide protection. This is particularly the case for the middle seat
on the rear bench.

If a seat is used with an unsecured backrest, the passenger will move forward together

with the rear seat backrest during sudden braking, driving maneuvers or a collision.

No one, including children, may ride on the rear seats if the rear seat backrest is folded

down or not correctly latched.

NOTICE

Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, adjust the front seats so that the rear seat's head
restraint or backrest cushion will not butt up against the front seats.

The weight on the rear seat backrests when folded down must never exceed 110 lbs. (50

kg).

NOTICE

Items in the luggage compartment could be damaged or cause damage when the rear seat is
adjusted in the fore and aft direction.

If the vehicle battery charge is weak, power release of the rear seat backrests may not be possi-

ble.

Luggage compartment cover

Fig. 101 In the luggage compartment: Closed luggage compartment cover.

Fig. 102 In the luggage compartment: Removing the luggage compartment cover.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Opening the luggage compartment cover

Grasp the luggage compartment cover

⇒

fig. 101

(1)

by the handle and pull it slightly to the rear.

Move the luggage compartment cover down slightly to unhook it from the side retainers (arrows)

and then guide it forward to retract it.

Closing the luggage compartment cover

Pull the retracted luggage compartment cover

(1)

evenly towards the rear.

Hook the luggage compartment cover into the left and right side retainers (arrows).

Convenience position for the luggage compartment cover

To help make it easier to load the vehicle, the luggage compartment cover can be moved to a higher
position.

With the luggage compartment cover closed, fold up the flap where the handle is located. The

luggage compartment cover automatically moves to the convenience position.

To return the luggage compartment cover to the original position, grasp the handle and pull down

evenly. Then hook the luggage compartment cover into the side retainers

⇒ .

Removing the luggage compartment cover

If there is a gap cover

(2)

, unhook it from the fastening eyes on the rear seat backrests

⇒

fig. 102

(1)

.

Push down release button

(2)

and push in the end parts of the luggage compartment cover

(3)

.

Lift the luggage compartment cover up and out.

Reinstalling the luggage compartment cover

First fit the luggage compartment cover

⇒

fig. 101

(1)

into the left-hand slot.

Then fit the other end into the right-hand slot.

Push down release button

⇒

fig. 102

(2)

and push in the end parts of the luggage compartment

cover

(3)

.

Push the luggage compartment cover down into the right-hand slot so that it locks into place.
Make sure that the luggage compartment cover is properly locked into place.

If there is a gap cover

⇒

fig. 101

(2)

, hook it back into the fastening eyes on the rear seat backrests

⇒

fig. 102

(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.

Never leave hard, heavy or sharp objects in bags or loose on the luggage compartment

cover.

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.

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.

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

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There is a pass-through for transporting things like skis in the rear seat backrest behind the center
armrest.

To help prevent soiling the vehicle interior, cover dirty items before sliding them into the pass-through.

If the center armrest is folded down, no one can sit on the middle seat of the rear bench.

Opening the pass-through

Push the center head restraint all the way down if necessary

⇒ Adjusting the seating position.

Push down the release button (arrow) and fold the center section of the rear seat backrest all the

way forward.

Open the rear hatch.
Slide long objects from the luggage compartment through the pass-through.
Secure objects with the safety belt.
Close the rear hatch.

Closing the pass-through

Fold the middle part of the rear seat backrest (pass-through) back up (towards the rear) until it

locks in to place. The red mark on the release button should no longer be visible

⇒

fig. 103

.

Close the rear hatch.

The pass-through can also be opened from the luggage compartment. Push down the release

button (arrow) and push the center section of the rear seat backrest (pass-through) all the way for-
ward.

Tie-downs

Fig. 104 In the luggage compartment: Tie-downs.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There are tie-downs in the front and back of the luggage compartment, which you can use to secure

luggage or other items

⇒

fig. 104

(arrows).

You have to fold the tie-downs open to uses them.

Elastic straps can snap back towards you if they are not properly attached.

If you use elastic straps to secure items in the luggage compartment, be sure to first securely attach
them to the tie-downs just behind the rear seat backrest first and then to the and then to the tie-downs
at the loading edge of the luggage compartment.

Remove the hooks from the tie-downs in the reverse order described above, first from the tie-downs at
the loading edge and then from the tie-downs behind the rear seat backrest so that if the hooks come
loose suddenly, they will move away from you.

WARNING

Unsuitable, worn, or damaged tie-down straps (elastic or non-elastic) can snap or come loose
during braking or other maneuvers or in a collision. Objects secured with these straps can
then come loose and fly through the passenger compartment, causing severe personal inju-
ries or death.

To help prevent baggage or other items from coming loose and flying around, always use

suitable undamaged tie-down straps.

Securely fasten the tie-down straps to the tie-downs.
Loose or improperly secured objects in the luggage compartment can slide about sudden-

ly and change the vehicle's handling.

Secure even small and light objects. Loose objects in the luggage or passenger compart-

ment can fly about during sudden braking maneuvers or in the event of an accident and in-
jure occupants.

Never exceed the maximum allowable weight force (kilogram force) when securing ob-

jects.

Never secure a child seat to the 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.

Always protect eyes and face from injury from the hooks when attaching them to the vehi-

cle and do not let them snap back and hit you.

Always hold the hooks on elastic straps firmly when attaching 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 lug-

gage compartment and then to the tie-downs near the loading edge of the luggage compart-
ment. 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 hook

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

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

On the left side of the luggage compartment, some vehicles have a pull-down shopping bag hook for
hanging light shopping bags.

Push the bottom of the bag hook (arrow) to fold it out.
Hang the bag on the hook.

WARNING

Never use the shopping bag hooks as a tie-downs. The hooks could break off during sudden
breaking maneuvers or in a collision.

NOTICE

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

Luggage compartment floor

Fig. 106 In the luggage compartment: Lifting luggage compartment floor panel and securing it with retaining
strap.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Small objects can also be stowed in a compartment underneath the luggage compartment floor.

Opening and securing the luggage compartment floor panel

Open the rear hatch.

Open the luggage compartment cover if it is installed

⇒ Opening the luggage compartment cover.

Fold up the luggage compartment floor handle (left magnified view) in the direction of the arrow

(1)

and lift the floor panel by the handle.

Hook retaining strap

(2)

under the luggage compartment floor panel and hang it from the top of the

luggage compartment (arrow).

Unhooking and closing the luggage compartment cover

Unhook the retaining strap

⇒

fig. 106

(2)

from the top of the luggage compartment (arrow).

Hook the retaining strap

(2)

underneath the luggage compartment floor panel

(1)

and lower the

floor panel into place.

Close the luggage compartment cover if you opened it

⇒ Closing the luggage compartment cover.

Close the rear hatch.

WARNING

During hard braking or an accident, loose objects can fly through the passenger compart-
ment and cause serious or even fatal injuries.

Even if the luggage compartment floor panel is properly raised, it is still necessary to

secure all objects.

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.

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.

Roof rack

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack

Securing a load on the roof rack

The roof of your vehicle has been designed to optimize aerodynamics and does not have traditional
rain gutters that are used to attach many kinds of roof racks.

Since the rain gutters are molded into the roof to provide efficient aerodynamics, only Volkswagen-
approved base carriers and roof racks can be used.

When should the roof rack be removed?

When it is no longer needed.
Before driving through an automatic car wash.
When the vehicle would otherwise be too high to fit into a space with low clearance, such as a

parking garage.

More information:

Light
Transporting
Tires and wheels
Saving fuel and helping the environment
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

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 area.

Always secure the load properly with suitable and undamaged straps so that the load will

not shift.

Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a negative 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, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.

NOTICE

Always remove the roof rack before driving through an automatic car wash.
Your vehicle is higher when the roof rack is installed, especially 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 being carried on it does not inter-

fere with the roof antenna, the power sunroof, or the rear hatch.

Make sure that the rear hatch does not touch items on the roof rack when opened.

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 Attachment points for the base carrier and roof rack.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The base carrier is the basis of a complete roof rack system. For safety reasons, additional attach-
ments are necessary to transport luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis and small boats. Suitable acces-
sories can be purchased from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.

No base carrier or roof rack can be installed unless the vehicle has roof rails

⇒

fig. 107

.

Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack

Always attach the base carrier and roof rack correctly.

Always carefully follow the installation instructions from the base carrier or roof rack manufacturer.

The mounting holes for positioning are on the inside of the roof rails

⇒

fig. 107

(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 collision and injury.

Always follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Use the base carrier and roof rack only if they are undamaged and properly installed.

Only mount the roof rack base carrier on the markings shown in the illustration

⇒

fig. 107

.

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 bicycles, 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.