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Special considerations for 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 carrier mountings and roof racks can be used.
The weight of the roof rack and the cargo being carried on it reduce the remaining load your vehicle
can carry. Always follow the steps for determining the correct load limit ⇒Determining the correct
load limit .
WARNING
Transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof rack will change the way the vehicle handles by
raising the vehicle's center of gravity and increasing the wind drag.
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 aero‐
dynamics, 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 ve‐
hicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.
Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack
Fig.161On the vehicle roof: measurements for attaching the roof rack.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒ Introduction to the
subject
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