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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 Since the rain gutters are molded into the roof to provide efficient aerodynamics, only Volkswagen- When should the roof rack be removed? When it is no longer needed. garage. More information: Lights WARNING Transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof rack will change the way the vehicle handles 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. 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. 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. |