2022 Volkswagen Atlas Owners Manual - Luggage compartment cover

Luggage compartment cover

Opening and closing the luggage compartment cover

Fig. 156 In the luggage compartment: open the luggage compartment cover (general example).

1. Recessed grip in the luggage compartment cover.

Opening the luggage compartment cover

Depending on vehicle equipment, there may be a luggage compartment cover located behind the second row of seats.

1. Pull the luggage compartment cover out by the handle    and pull it upward out of the side retainers (arrows).

2. Guide the luggage compartment cover forward by hand. The luggage compartment cover will roll up by itself .

Closing the luggage compartment cover

1. Pull the luggage compartment cover back by the handle    and attach it to the anchorage (arrow).

WARNING

Objects or animals on the luggage compartment cover can damage the luggage compartment cover and cause serious injuries in the event of sudden driving and braking maneuvers or an accident.

• Never transport objects on the luggage compartment cover.

• Never allow animals to ride on the luggage compartment cover.

NOTICE

If the luggage compartment cover is not held, it can spring forward unbraked. This may cause damage in the luggage compartment and to the luggage compartment cover.

• Always guide the luggage compartment cover forward by hand.

Installing and removing the luggage compartment cover

Fig. 157 In the luggage compartment: removing the luggage compartment cover.

1. Side panel on the luggage compartment cover.

Removing the luggage compartment cover

1. Open the luggage compartment cover if necessary.

2. Press the side panel on the luggage compartment cover    in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place.

3. Remove the luggage compartment cover upward and release the side panel   .

Installing the luggage compartment cover

1. Insert one side of the luggage compartment cover into the mount on the side trim panel.

2. Press on the side panel on the other side of the luggage compartment cover and hold it in place.

3. Guide the side panel    into the mount on the side trim panel.

4. Release the side panel on the luggage compartment cover.

5. Check if the luggage compartment cover is securely engaged.

WARNING

The luggage compartment cover can cause serious injuries during braking maneuvers or an accident if the cover is installed in front of a rear seat.

• Never install the luggage compartment cover in front of the third row of seats if anyone is sitting in the third row seats.

Storing the luggage compartment cover

Depending on vehicle equipment, it may be possible to store the removed luggage compartment cover under the luggage compartment floor.