Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 84 Open tailgate: raised luggage compartment cover
Fig. 85 Behind the rear backrest: stowed luggage compartment cover
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
When the tailgate is opened and closed, the luggage compartment cover is also raised and lowered if the straps are attached.
Light items of clothing can be stowed on the luggage compartment cover. Please ensure that the view to the rear of the vehicle is not obstructed.
Removing the luggage compartment cover
- Unhook the supporting straps from the tailgate (upper arrows).
- Pull the luggage compartment cover out of the side retainers towards the rear (lower arrows).
Stowing the luggage compartment cover
- Turn the luggage compartment cover around until the edge with the straps is at the front.
- Release the rear seat backrest and fold it forwards slightly.
- Push the luggage compartment cover between the rear seat backrest and the outer wheel housing trims.
- Hook the luggage compartment cover onto the side retainers and push it forwards (arrows).
- Fold the rear seat backrest backwards until it engages in the catches.
Fitting the luggage compartment cover
- Push the luggage compartment cover forwards into the side retainers (lower arrows).
- Hook the supporting straps onto the tailgate (upper arrows).
WARNING
- Do not stow any hard, heavy or sharp items either loose or in bags on the luggage compartment cover.
- Never transport pets on the luggage compartment cover.
NOTICE
- Always ensure that the luggage compartment cover is fitted securely in the side retainers.
- The luggage compartment should only be filled so that the luggage compartment cover does not push down on the load when the tailgate is closed.
Folding the seat cushion and backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards
Fig. 82 Rear bench seat: folding the rear
seat cushion forwards
Fig. 83 Rear bench seat: release button
①, red marking ② or release button ③
First read and observe the introductory infor ...
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Fig. 86 A: variable luggage compartment
floor folded up and secured; B: expanding luggage compartment to front
Fig. 87 C: extending the luggage compartment
down; D: setting the maximum luggage s ...
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