2022 Volkswagen Atlas Owners Manual - Luggage compartment features

Luggage compartment features

Tie-downs

Fig. 160 In the luggage compartment: fixed and folding tie-downs.

Tie-downs are located in the luggage compartment to secure loose objects and luggage with the help of lines, fixation belts or securing straps  .

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tie-down straps or tensioning straps could break during braking maneuvers or an accident. This could result in objects being thrown through the vehicle interior and causing serious or fatal injuries.

• Use only suitable and undamaged tie-downs, fixing and tensioning straps.

• Secure cords, fixation belts and tensioning straps diagonally and tightly across the items placed on the luggage compartment floor, and fasten the cords, fixation belts and tensioning straps securely to the tie-downs.

• Make sure that the upper edge of the load is above the tie-downs, especially on flat objects.

• Depending on the vehicle equipment, follow any signs about storing cargo in the luggage compartment.

• Never secure a child restraint to the tie-downs.

WARNING

Elastic tensioning straps must be stretched for securing to the tie-downs. The hooks attached to them can cause serious injuries.

• When securing elastic tensioning straps, always protect your eyes and face from injury.

• When securing, always hold the elastic tensioning straps securely so that they cannot slip off and rebound.

• Always secure elastic tensioning straps to the tie-downs in the front part of the luggage compartment first, then pull them to the loading edge and secure them to the tie-downs there. If the tensioning straps slip they will spring away from your body.

Suitable straps and cargo securing systems are available from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Luggage net

Fig. 161 In the luggage compartment: luggage net secured on the loading edge.

Fig. 162 In the luggage compartment: Luggage net hooks.

The luggage net can help to prevent light objects from sliding around in the luggage compartment. The luggage net contains a pocket with a hook-and-loop fastener for storing small objects.

Setting up the luggage net

1. Secure the hooks in the luggage net to the tie-downs on the loading edge   (bottom arrows) . The zipper on the luggage net must face upward.

2. Secure the loops on the luggage net to the side hooks   , .

Removing the luggage net

The luggage net is under tension when it is installed .

1. Release the hooks and loops on the luggage net from the tie-downs and luggage net hooks.

2. Store the luggage net in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

The elastic luggage net must be stretched in order to secure it on the tie-downs or the hooks in the luggage compartment. The luggage net is under tension when it is installed. The hooks and eyes on the luggage net could cause injuries if the luggage net is installed or removed incorrectly.

• Always hold on to the hooks of the luggage net to prevent them springing out of the tie-down when hooking and unhooking them.

• Protect your eyes and face to reduce the risk of injuries from the hooks springing out when securing and releasing them.

• Always secure the hooks of the luggage net in the order described. There is a risk of injury if a luggage net hook springs back.

WARNING

Only use the luggage net hooks to secure a luggage net.

• If used improperly, the luggage net hooks could break during a braking maneuver or in the event of an accident. This could result in objects being thrown through the vehicle interior and causing serious or fatal injuries.

• Never secure a child restraint to the luggage net hooks.

Shopping bag hooks

Fig. 163 In the luggage compartment: fold-out shopping bag hooks.

You may have shopping bag hooks in your luggage compartment for hanging light shopping bags.

WARNING

Never use the shopping bag hooks to tie down pieces of luggage or objects. The shopping bag hooks could break during sudden braking maneuvers or in the event of an accident.

NOTICE

Each shopping bag hook can hold a maximum of 2.5 kg (approx. 5 lbs).