Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Fastening rings
Fig. 88 In the luggage compartment: fastening rings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
You will find fastening rings at the front and rear of the luggage compartment which can be used to secure luggage (arrow).
WARNING
- Always use suitable and undamaged securing straps.
- Attach securing straps securely to the fastening rings.
- Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and change the way the vehicle handles.
- Small and light objects should also be secured.
- Never exceed the maximum load rating of the fastening rings when securing objects.
- Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings.
The maximum load rating of the fastening rings is approximately 3.5 kN.
Suitable fastening belts and luggage stowage systems are available from a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Variable luggage compartment floor
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 ...
Bag hook
Fig. 89 In the luggage compartment: bag
hook
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Bag hooks can be found to the left and right in the luggage compartment. Lig ...
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