2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Roof Rack (3 pages)

Model: 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI
File size: 0.05 MB
Pages: 3 pages



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Manual Description
In this section you'll find information about, attaching the roof rack base carrier roof rack, securing a load 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 roof racks, since the rain gutters are molded into the roof to provide efficient aerodynamics, only Volkswagenapproved base carrier mounts and roof racks can be used, when should the roof rack be removed, before driving through an automatic car wash.

When the vehicle would otherwise be too high for minimum clearance to enter, example, transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof rack will change the way vehicle handles, by shifting the vehicle's center of gravity and increasing wind drag, always secure the load properly with suitable and undamaged straps so that load will.

Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a negative effect vehicle's, aerodynamics, center of gravity overall handling, always avoid sudden maneuvers hard braking, always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution.

Always remove the roof rack before driving through an automatic car wash, your vehicle is higher when the roof rack is installed, especially when it loaded, the vehicle height with existing clearance heights, such as underpasses garage doors, always make sure that the roof rack system and anything being carried it does not.

Interfere with the roof antenna, the power sunroof 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 increased air resistance,  Please first read and note the introductory information heed WARNINGS.

The base carrier is the basis of a complete roof rack system, attachments are necessary for transporting luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis small boats, suitable accessories can be purchased from your authorized Volkswagen dealer authorized, mounting the roof rack base carrier and roof rack 2-door vehicles.

Always attach the base carrier roof rack correctly, always carefully follow the installation instructions from the base carrier roof rack manufacturer, the front mounting holes are on the underside of the roof frame, markings for the base carrier are above the rear side windows (magnified view right).

Only mount the roof rack base carrier on the markings shown illustration, once you have installed the base carrier correctly, you can secure the roof rack base carrier, mounting the roof rack base carrier and roof rack 4-door vehicles, roof frame (magnified view right).

The holes and markings are only visible when door open, installing or using a base carrier or roof rack improperly can cause the entire system fly off, the vehicle, causing accidents injuries, always follow the installation instructions provided by manufacturer.

Use the base carrier and roof rack only if they are undamaged properly installed, mount the roof rack base carrier only at the markings shown in illustration ⇒ fig, always install the base carrier roof rack properly, make sure that all bolts and fasteners are properly installed properly tightened before.

Every trip and retighten them as needed after driving a short distance, check all bolts and fasteners each stop, always properly install special fixtures for items such as bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc, do not modify or repair the base carrier roof rack.

Follow the installation instructions provided for installing the roof rack system, the maximum permissible roof load is 165 lbs, roof rack and the items being carried roof ⇒ , be sure you know the weight of the roof rack and the items you want to transport roof.

When using a roof rack with a lower load limit, do not load the rack to maximum weight mentioned, distribute the load evenly and secure it properly ⇒ , after the base carrier and rook rack have been installed, check all bolts and fasteners after driving.