Luggage Compartment - Volkswagen 1993 Golf Instruction Manual

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Luggage compartment
In the interests of good handling ensure that
the load (persons and luggage) is distributed
even ly. Heavy items should always be car­
ried as near to the rear ax le as possible or
better still, between the ax les. The per­
missible axle and gross weights
must on no account be exceeded ­
see page 143.
Attention
• It should be noted that when
transporting heavy items the
handling will change due to the
displacement of the centre of
gravity. Driving style and speed
must be altered to suit.
• The load must be stowed so
that no items of luggage can fly
forward if brakes are applied
suddenly.
One should ensure that
- the heater element wire s in the rear win­
dow are not damaged by articles rubbing
against them and
- the ventilation slots in the luggage com­
partment side trim * are not covered .
Attention
Never drive with the tailgate not
properly closed as exhaust gas
can then be drawn into the ve­
hicle interior.
On the estate, four eyelets are provided in
the luggage compartment for securing
items of luggage . These are accessib le
through sma ll flaps in the covering of the
luggage compartment f loor.
The two front eyelets are also used to se­
cure the mesh partition - see next page.
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