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owners manual VW Tiguan - year of production: 2011 - VW Tiguan owners manual EN
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Vehicles with roof railing: Mounting the roof rack
Typical roof racks cannot be attached to the roof railing. Only roof racks which have been approved by
Volkswagen may be used.
Always carefully follow the installation instructions from the roof rack manufacturer.
The attachment holes are on the inside of the roof railing ⇒ fig. 108 (magnified view).
Only mount the roof rack base carrier at the holes shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Installing or using a base carrier or roof rack improperly can cause the entire system to fly off
the vehicle, causing accidents and injuries.
x Always follow the installation instrucionst provided by the manufacturer.
x Use the base carrier and roof rack only if they are undamaged and properly installed.
x Mount the roof rack base carrier only at the markings shown in the illustration ⇒ fig. 107
or ⇒ fig. 108.
x Always install the base carrier and roof rack properly.
x Make sure that all bolts and fasteners are properly installed and properly tightened befoe r
every trip and retighten them as needed after driving a short distance. During a long trip,
check all bolts and fasteners at each stop.
x Always properly install special fixtures for items such as bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc.
x Do not modify or repair the base carrier or roof rack.
Follow the installation instructions provided for installing the roof rack system. Always carry them
in the vehicle.
Securing a load on the roof rack
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
It is not possible to secure a load unless the roof rack system has been properly installed ⇒ .
Maximum permissible roof load
The maximum permissible roof load for vehicles without a roof railing is 165 lbs. (75 kg) and for
vehicles with a roof railing, 220 lbs. (100 kg). The roof load is the combined weight of the roof rack
and the items being carried on the roof ⇒ .
Be sure you know the weight of the roof rack and the items you want to transport on the roof. Weigh
them if necessary. Never carry a total of more than the maximum permissible roof load.
When using a roof rack with a lower load limit, do not load the rack to the maximum weight mentioned
above. In this case, you may only load the roof rack to the weight limit specified in the system's
installation instructions.
Distributing the load
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly ⇒ .
Checking the mountings
After the base carrier and rook rack have been installed, check all bolts and fasteners after driving a
short time and at regular intervals thereafter.
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