Volkswagen ID.4: Mounting a roof rack

For safety reasons, special roof racks are needed to transport luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis and boats safely.

Only use roof racks that are provided for the vehicle model, model year and vehicle equipment by the corresponding manufacturer.

Volkswagen recommends the use of Volkswagen original parts or Volkswagen original accessories, which you can acquire from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Mounting a roof rack on the roof rail

Mount the roof rack in accordance with the instructions supplied.

After the roof rack has been mounted, the rack base can now be secured to it→ .

Remove the roof rack in the following scenarios

• If the roof rack is no longer needed.
• Before driving through an automatic car wash
• If the height of the vehicle exceeds the maximum height limit, for example in a garage

NOTICE

The height of the vehicle changes when a roof rack is installed and when there is cargo secured on it. The vehicle may be badly damaged if you drive into entrances with low heights, e.g. underpasses and garages.

• Compare the height of the vehicle with the clearance height.

NOTICE

If parts on the roof of your particular vehicle (depending on the vehicle equipment), e.g. the roof antenna, and the trunk lid's range of movement are impaired by the roof rack and the luggage, the vehicle may be damaged.

• Ensure that the roof rack is positioned correctly on the roof and that it will not affect any components of the vehicle.

WARNING

Securing the roof rack and base incorrectly or using them incorrectly may cause the luggage or the entire assembly to come loose from the vehicle roof. This can result in accidents and serious injury or death.

• Always mount the roof rack and base correctly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Secure the roof rack only at the locations intended for this.
• Always mount special rack assemblies for bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc. correctly and in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
• Only use the roof rack and base if they are undamaged and secured correctly.
• Check the roof rack mounts before starting a journey and, if necessary, retighten them after a short distance.
• On long trips, check the threaded connections and fasteners each time you take a break.
• Do not make any modifications or repairs to the roof rack or base.

A fitted roof rack increases air resistance and therefore may reduce the vehicle's range.

Attaching a rear carrier system or bicycle rack to the ball mountLoading the roof rack