Volkswagen ID.3: Stowing luggage and cargo

Stowing luggage securely in the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle

• Distribute luggage as evenly as possible in the vehicle. Do not cover any vent openings.
• Always stow luggage and heavy objects in the luggage compartment and place them as far forward in the compartment as possible → .
• Adhere to the Gross Axle Weight Rating and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .
• Secure objects in the luggage compartment using suitable securing cords, fixation belts or tensioning straps on the tie-downs.
• Also store small objects securely.
• If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest down and lock it securely.
• If necessary, adjust the headlight range. Vehicles with dynamic headlight range control will adjust automatically.
• Adjust the tire pressure based on the load. Follow the tire pressure label (→ Tire pressure) .

WARNING

Objects or animals that are not secured or are secured incorrectly can cause serious or fatal injuries in the event of sudden driving and braking maneuvers or a collision. This is especially true if the airbags deploy and strike objects, causing them to fly through the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle interior.

• Store all objects securely in the vehicle. Follow the legal regulations whilst doing so.
•  Stow objects in the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle interior in such a way that they will not enter the airbag deployment zone while you are driving.
• Secure animals in the vehicle restraint systems that are appropriate for their weight and size.
• Always keep the storage compartments closed while driving.
• Do not leave hard, heavy, or sharp objects loose in the open storage compartments in the vehicle, on the surface behind the rear seat backrest, or on the instrument panel.
• Remove hard, heavy, or sharp objects from clothing and bags in the vehicle interior and store them securely.

WARNING

If objects stowed in the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle cause people to sit in the wrong position, serious or fatal injuries may occur in the event of sudden driving and braking maneuvers or accidents.

• Never stow objects on a seat if a person is going to use it.

WARNING

When transporting heavy objects, the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle's handling performance may change because of the altered center of gravity and the braking distance may increase. Heavy loads that have not been stowed or secured properly may change the vehicle handling, e.g. if the load slides around. This can result in a loss of vehicle control and lead to serious or fatal injuries.

• Never overload the vehicle. Both the load and the distribution of the load in the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle affect driving behavior and braking efficiency.
• Always distribute the load evenly and as low down in the vehicle as possible.
• Secure heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far in front of the rear axle as possible.
• Secure any loose objects to prevent them from sliding around.
• Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
• Accelerate with extra care and caution.
• Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
• Brake earlier than usual if the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle has a heavy load.

NOTICE

Abrasive objects on the rear windows can cause damage, for example to the heating elements for the rear window defroster.

• Do not load the luggage compartment to a height where objects rest against the rear window.

NOTICE

Carrying systems fixed to the rear spoiler may damage the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle.

• Do not attach a luggage rack or any other kind of carrying system, e.g. bicycle rack, to the vehicle's rear spoiler.

• Luggage compartment cover
• Opening and closing the luggage compartment floor
• Second luggage compartment floor - functions
• Tie-downs
• Load-through hatch

Luggage compartment cover

When opening and closing the trunk lid, the luggage compartment cover is raised or lowered on the attached retaining straps.

The luggage compartment cover is not suitable for use as storage for objects, even lightweight items of clothing→ .

WARNING

Objects or animals on the luggage compartment cover can damage the luggage compartment cover and cause serious injury or death 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

Incorrect handling of the luggage compartment cover can cause damage.

• Do not load the luggage compartment so high that the luggage compartment cover presses on the load when the trunk lid is closed.
• Never close the trunk lid while the luggage compartment floor is open or locked.

Installing and removing the luggage compartment cover

Fig. 1 In the luggage compartment: Installing and removing the luggage compartment cover.

Removing the luggage compartment cover

1. Unhook the top retaining straps from the trunk lid→ fig. 1 (upper arrows).
2. Push the luggage compartment cover out of the side holders from below→ fig. 1 (lower arrows).

Installing the luggage compartment cover

1. Press the luggage compartment cover into the side holders in the luggage compartment→ fig. 1 (lower arrows).
2. Hook the retaining straps onto the trunk lid → fig. 1 (upper arrows).

Opening and closing the luggage compartment floor

Fig. 1 In the luggage compartment: Luggage compartment floor (general example).

The rear part of the luggage compartment floor can be folded forwards. Underneath, there is a storage compartment, e.g. for the tool box.

Opening the luggage compartment floor

1. Grasp the recessed grip in the luggage compartment floor and lift up the rear part of the luggage compartment floor in the direction of the arrow → fig. 1 .

Closing the luggage compartment floor

1. Fold the luggage compartment floor downward in the opposite direction to the arrow.

NOTICE

Improper use may damage the luggage compartment floor or the luggage compartment trim.

• When closing the luggage compartment floor, always carefully guide it downward, and do not drop it.
• Always distribute loads as evenly as possible across the entire luggage compartment floor to avoid concentrating the load in a single place.

Second luggage compartment floor - functions

Depending on the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle equipment, there may be a second luggage compartment floor.

Opening the second luggage compartment floor

Fig. 1 In the luggage compartment: Opening the second luggage compartment floor.

1. Recessed grip in the luggage compartment floor.

Hold the handle and fold the rear part of the luggage compartment floor forward in the direction of the arrow → fig. 1 (1) .

Closing the second luggage compartment floor

1. Fold back the luggage compartment floor and carefully lay it down.

Lock the second luggage compartment floor parallel to the rear seat backrest

Fig. 2 In the luggage compartment: Securing the second luggage compartment floor in place.

1. Fold the rear part of the luggage compartment floor forward.
2. Lift the folded luggage compartment floor and slot it into the side holders with the open side at the front → fig. 2 (magnifying glass).

Lowering the second luggage compartment floor

1. Fold the rear part of the luggage compartment floor forward.
2.  Pull the folded luggage compartment floor backward over the side guides and place it down.

NOTICE

Improper use may damage the second luggage compartment floor or the luggage compartment trim.

• When closing the second luggage compartment floor, always carefully guide it downward, and do not drop it.
• Always distribute loads (max. 50 kg (110 lbs)) as evenly as possible across the luggage compartment floor to avoid concentrating the load in a single place.

Tie-downs

Fig. 1 In the luggage compartment: Tie-down (general example).

1. Tie-down.

Tie-downs are located in the luggage compartment to secure loose objects and luggage with the help of lines, fixation belts or securing straps → fig. 1 , .

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 Volkswagen ID.3 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.
• Follow the signs about storing cargo in the luggage compartment, depending on the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle equipment.
• Never secure a child restraint to the tie-downs.

WARNING

Elastic tensioning straps must be stretched for securing to the tie-downs and are therefore under tension. If elastic tensioning straps slip off and spring back toward your body, the hooks attached to them may cause serious injuries

• Protect your eyes and face when securing and releasing the straps.
• 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. Secure the elastic tensioning straps to the tie-downs so that they will spring away from your body if they come off.

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.

Shopping bag hooks

Fig. 1 Shopping bag hooks on the left and right of the luggage compartment.

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

WARNING

Luggage or other items tied to the shopping-bag hooks may tear off and be thrown into the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle interior during a braking maneuver or accident. This may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and result in serious or fatal injuries.

• Never use the shopping bag hooks to tie down pieces of luggage or objects.
• Only hang lightweight items, up to a maximum of 2.5 kg (approximately 5.5 lbs), from the shopping bag hooks in the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle.

Load-through hatch

Fig. 1 Pass-through in the rear seat backrest (general example).

Fig. 2 Pass-through in the luggage compartment.

Depending on the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle equipment, there may be a load-through hatch behind the center armrest in the rear seat backrest for transporting long objects, such as skis, inside the vehicle.

Opening the pass-through from the vehicle interior

1. Fold the center armrest forward (→ Center armrest) .
2. Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow→ fig. 1 and fold the luggage compartment pass-through cover all the way forward → .
3. Open the trunk lid.

Opening the pass-through from the luggage compartment

1. Press the release lever down in the direction of the arrow → fig. 2 and fold the cover forward.
2. Insert long objects from the luggage compartment side and slide them forward through the load-through hatch.
3. Secure objects with a seat belt if necessary.
4. Close the trunk lid.

Closing the load-through hatch

1. Fold the flap for load-through hatch backward until it clicks into place.

   There may be a red mark on the luggage compartment side. This should not be visible→ .

2. Close the trunk lid.
3. If necessary, fold the center armrest backward.

WARNING

Objects in the deployment zone of the center airbag may prevent the airbag from functioning correctly, resulting in serious injury or death.

• Never push items forward into the deployment zone of the center airbag (→ Airbag system) .

WARNING

Folding and unfolding the load-through hatch in an uncontrolled or careless manner may result in serious injury or death.

• Never fold the luggage compartment pass-through forward or back while driving.
• When folding up the pass-through, make sure that the safety belt does not become trapped or damaged.
• Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the pivot range of the pass-through when folding it forward or back.
• Always check that the red mark on the catch indicator is not visible when the pass-through is in the upright position. A red marking indicates that the luggage compartment pass-through is not locked into place.
• If the luggage compartment pass-through is folded down or is not securely engaged, no passengers, especially children, are to be transported on this seat.

Introduction

The mount for the bicycle rack consists of a removable bicycle rack mount and a holder for the bicycle rack mount behind the license plate holder. The system has been specially designed for carrying one bicycle rack with up to three bicycles .

The mount for the bicycle rack has not been designed for tensile loads and must therefore never be used to pull a trailer or to tow a vehicle → .

Folding license plate holder

The Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle license plate must still be visible and easy-to-read when the mount for the bicycle rack is fitted. Observe the country-specific regulations and use a further license plate on the bicycle rack, if necessary.

If there is no bicycle rack or rear carrier system on the bicycle rack mount, remove the bicycle rack mount and fold the license plate holder upwards so that the license plate is visible again.

WARNING

Improper use of the bicycle rack mount may cause accidents, serious or fatal injuries and Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle damage.

• Only use the bicycle rack mount supplied to mount a rear carrier system or bicycle rack.
• Only use the bicycle rack mount if it is undamaged and secured correctly.
• Do not modify or repair the bicycle rack mount.
• Do not use the bicycle rack mount for towing

WARNING

If the bicycle rack mount is installed, there is an increased risk of accidents and serious injuries for other road users in the event of a rear-end collision.

• Remove the bicycle rack mount after use.