Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge of the head restraint is in line with the upper portion of the head as much as possible, but not lower than eye
level. Position the back of the head as close as possible to the head restraint fig. 14.
For shorter individuals, slide the head restraint all the way downward, even if the head is then below the upper edge of the head restraint.
For taller individuals, move the head restraint upward all the way.
Keep both feet in the footwell while driving.
Adjust and fasten the safety belts correctly ⇒ Safety belts.
The following additional points apply to the driver:
Adjust the forward/back position of the driver seat so that you can press the pedals while your legs are slightly bent and there is at least 10 cm (around
4 inches) of space between the instrument panel and your knees fig. 14.
Adjust the driver seat so that the top point of the steering wheel can be reached.
Position the seat backrest in an upright position, so that your back rests completely on the seat backrest.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm (around 10 inches) fig. 14 and you can hold the
steering wheel firmly at the sides with both hands and your elbows slightly bent.
When adjusted, the steering wheel must always face your chest and not be directed toward your face.
In vehicles with head restraints that can be moved forward or back, position the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Always keep both feet in the footwell to keep control of the vehicle at all times.
The following additional points apply to the front passenger:
In vehicles with head restraints that can be moved forward or back, position the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Position the seat backrest in an upright position, so that your back rests completely on the seat backrest.
Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible so that the airbag can provide optimum protection if it deploys.
Safety belts
Introduction
Check the condition of all of the safety belts regularly. If there is damage to the belt fabric, the belt connections, the automatic safety belt retractor or the buckle,
have the affected safety belt replaced immediately by suitably qualified professionals ⇒
. The authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility must use the correct parts for the vehicle, equipment and model year. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
The risk of serious and fatal injuries increases if the safety belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly.
Safety belts are the most effective way to reduce the risk of serious and fatal injuries in a collision. Before every trip, vehicle occupants must therefore
seat themselves correctly, fasten the safety belt that belongs to the seat they are using, and keep it fastened while the vehicle is in motion. This applies to
all passengers and at all times, including during city driving.
Secure only one person with a safety belt.
Secure children in the vehicle with a child restraint that is appropriate for their weight and height and with the safety belt used correctly ⇒ Transporting
children safely.
Never allow children or infants to ride on anyone's lap and never strap children or infants to another person with the same safety belt.
Only ever insert and latch the buckle tongue in the belt buckle for the corresponding seat. Using a buckle from another seat reduces the protection
provided by the safety belt and can cause serious injuries.
Do not wear extremely bulky, loose clothing in the vehicle, such as a coat over a sports jacket, because this could impair the fit and function of the safety
belt.
WARNING
If the belt webbing or other parts of the safety belts are damaged, the safety belts could tear during a collision or sudden braking maneuver and cause serious or
fatal injuries.
Never damage the safety belts by trapping them or chafing them on sharp edges.
Have damaged safety belts replaced immediately with new safety belts that are approved for the vehicle by Volkswagen. Safety belts that are stretched
during a collision must be replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. It may be necessary to replace them even if there is no visible damage.
Check the safety belts' anchorage points as well.
Never try to repair, modify, or remove the safety belts yourself. Have all repairs to safety belts, safety belt retractors, and buckle components performed
only by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen
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dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Fasten seat belts reminder and seat belt safety indicator
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Fig. 15 In the instrument cluster display: warning light.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their safety belt. Fasten all safety belts.
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lamps light up temporarily as a function check. They then turn off after a few seconds.
A chime also sounds.
When the ignition is switched on, the red
warning light comes on for six seconds. A chime also sounds for up to six seconds if the driver safety belt is not
fastened. The chime ends when the driver fastens their safety belt. The warning lamps and chime go off when the driver and front passenger have fastened their
safety belts.
If the driver and front passenger do not both fasten their safety belts within 10 seconds after the warning chime has ended and the vehicle is driving at a speed
above approx. 25 km/h (approx. 15 mph), the chime sounds again for approx. 6 seconds, then stops for approx. 24 seconds, and then sounds again for approx. 6
seconds. The same happens if one of the safety belts is released while driving. The red
warning light comes on. A warning chime also sounds for up to two
minutes at 24-second intervals. The chime does not sound at speeds below approx. 8 km/h (approx. 5 mph).
When the ignition is switched on, the red
warning light comes on until the driver and front passenger have both fastened their safety belts.
WARNING
The risk of serious and fatal injuries increases if the safety belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly.
Fasten the safety belts and use them correctly to ensure that they provide optimum protection.
Using safety belts
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Checklist
Using safety belts ⇒
:
Check the condition of all of the safety belts regularly.
Keep safety belts clean.
Always keep foreign objects and fluids far away from the safety belt, the safety belt buckle, and the slot in the safety belt buckle.
Do not pinch or damage the safety belt and/or belt buckle, for example closing it in a door.
Never remove, modify, or repair the safety belt and belt fastening elements.
Always fasten the safety belt correctly before you begin driving and keep it fastened while driving.
Twisted safety belt
If the safety belt is difficult to pull out of the belt guide, the safety belt may have been pulled out too quickly when positioning the belt and may have become twisted
within the side trim panel:
1. Slowly and carefully pull the safety belt out completely by the belt buckle.
2. Untwist any twisted sections of the safety belt and guide the belt back slowly by hand.
If you cannot untwist the safety belt, fasten the safety belt anyway. The twist must not be in a section of the belt that rests directly on the body. Go to an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately to have the belt untwisted. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
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Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Lockable safety belt
The safety belts on the rear seats and the safety belt on the front passenger seat are lockable and have an emergency locking function. With the locking function,
you can adjust the safety belt so that a child restraint is properly installed ⇒ Securing a child restraint with a safety belt .
Safety belts may only be locked for certain child restraint systems ⇒ Child restraints – overview.
An activated locking mechanism must be released when a vehicle occupant fastens their safety belt. To release the locking mechanism, push the red button in the
belt buckle and guide the belt back fully by hand.
WARNING
Incorrect handling of the safety belts increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries.
Check the safety belts and associated components regularly to ensure they function correctly.
Never attempt to repair safety belts. Have damaged safety belts replaced.
Always keep the safety belts clean.
Never damage the safety belts by trapping them or chafing them on sharp edges.
Always keep the belt buckle and insertion guide for the belt buckle free of foreign objects and fluids.
Fastening and unfastening the safety belts
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Safety belts that are fastened correctly hold vehicle occupants in the correct position during braking maneuvers or in a collision, in order to provide the maximum
protection ⇒
Introduction.
.
Fastening the safety belt
Fig. 16 Inserting the buckle tongue into the safety belt buckle.
Always fasten the safety belts before driving.
1. Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly ⇒ Seating position.
2. Have the rear seat backrest locked into place in an upright position ⇒
.
3. Grab the belt and pull it evenly over the chest and pelvis. Do not twist the belt while doing this
⇒
.
4. Insert the buckle tongue securely in the safety belt buckle for that seat fig. 16.
5. Pull on the safety belt to make sure the buckle tongue is latched correctly in the safety belt buckle.
Unfastening the safety belt
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Fig. 17 Releasing the buckle tongue from the safety belt buckle.
Only unfasten the safety belt while the vehicle is stationary ⇒
1. Press the red button in the safety belt buckle fig. 17.
The buckle tongue will pop out.
.
2. Guide the belt back by hand so that the belt rolls up easily, the belt does not twist, and the trim panel is not damaged.
WARNING
Incorrect safety belt positioning or unfastening the safety belt while the vehicle is in motion can lead to serious or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or
braking maneuver.
Place the backrest in an upright position and position your safety belt correctly for your size to maximize the protective function of the safety belt.
Never unfasten the safety belt while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety belt positioning
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Safety belts only offer the optimum protection during a collision and reduce the risk of serious injury or death if they are fastened and positioned correctly. The
correct safety belt position also holds the vehicle occupant in place so that the airbags can provide their maximum protection if they deploy. Therefore, all vehicle
occupants should always fasten their own safety belts and make sure they are positioned correctly fig. 18.
An incorrect seating position can cause severe or fatal injuries ⇒ Seating position.
Correct safety belt positioning
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Fig. 18 Correct safety belt positioning and correct head restraint adjustment.
The shoulder belt section of the safety belt must always be positioned over the center of the shoulder and never across the neck, above the arm, under the
arm, or behind the back.
The lap section of the safety belt must always lie across the lap and never over the stomach.
The safety belt must always rest flat and securely on the body. Retighten the belt if necessary.
Correct safety belt positioning for pregnant women
Fig. 19 Correct safety belt positioning for pregnant women.
For pregnant women, the safety belt must rest evenly across the chest and as low and flat as possible on the lap, so that no pressure is applied to the lower
abdomen. This should be done throughout the entire pregnancy fig. 19.
Adjusting the safety belt position to body size
The belt positioning can be adjusted with the following equipment:
Belt height adjusters for the front seats ⇒ Safety belt height adjuster.
Height-adjustable front seats ⇒ Seating position.
WARNING
Incorrect safety belt positioning can cause serious injuries in the event of an accident or during sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Ensure your safety belt is positioned correctly.
Place the backrest in an upright position and position your safety belt correctly for your size to maximize the protective function of the safety belt.
Place the shoulder portion of the safety belt over the center of your shoulder, and never under your arm or across your neck.
Lay the safety belt flat and securely on the upper part of the body and pelvis. Retighten the belt if necessary.
Ensure the lap section of the safety belt lies across your lap and never over your stomach.
Throughout your pregnancy, ensure the safety belt rests evenly across your chest and as low and flat as possible on your lap. This will prevent pressure
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being applied to your lower abdomen.
Do not twist the safety belt while wearing it.
Never hold the safety belt away from the body with your hand.
Do not guide the safety belt over hard or breakable objects, such as eyeglasses, pens, or keys.
Do not modify how the safety belt is routed using belt clips, retaining loops, or similar objects.
Persons who cannot achieve the optimum belt routing due to physical conditions should contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility about possible special modifications that can be used to achieve the best possible protection with the safety belt and airbags. Volkswagen
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Safety belt height adjuster
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Fig. 20 Next to the front seats: safety belt height adjuster.
You can use the safety belt height adjuster to adjust the safety belt routing in the shoulder area according to your individual body size, so that the safety belt can be
correctly fastened:
1. Push down and hold the safety belt height adjustment button in the direction of the arrows fig. 20.
2. Slide the safety belt height adjuster upward or downward until the safety belt lies over the center of the shoulder ⇒ Safety belt positioning.
3. Release the safety belt height adjustment button.
4. Pull hard on the safety belt to check that the safety belt height adjuster is engaged.
WARNING
Changing the safety belt height while driving may cause serious or fatal injuries.
Never adjust the safety belt height while driving.
Automatic safety belt retractor, safety belt pretensioner, safety belt load limiter
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
The vehicle seat belts are part of the vehicle safety concept ⇒ Airbag system. The vehicle safety concept has the following key functions:
Automatic safety belt retractor
Every safety belt is equipped with an automatic safety belt retractor on the shoulder belt section. If the safety belt is pulled slowly or while driving normally, the
shoulder belt will be able to move freely. The automatic safety belt retractor blocks the safety belt from moving if the safety belt is pulled out quickly, for example
during sudden braking maneuvers, when driving on hills, when driving around curves and when accelerating.
Safety belt pretensioners
The safety belts for the driver and front seat passenger are equipped with safety belt pretensioners.
Safety belt pretensioners are activated by sensors and tighten the safety belts in the event of severe front-on, side and rear collisions or if the vehicle rolls over. If
the safety belt is loose, it retracts. This can reduce the forward movement of the vehicle occupants and movement of the vehicle occupants in the direction of the
collision. The safety belt pretensioner works together with the airbag system. The safety belt pretensioner is only activated during a rollover accident if the Side
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Curtain Protection® airbags are deployed.
Fine dust may appear if airbags deploy. This is completely normal and does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
WARNING
The safety belt pretensioners only provide protection for one deployment. If the safety belt pretensioners deploy, the system must be replaced.
Have deployed safety belt pretensioners and affected system components replaced immediately with new parts that are approved by Volkswagen for the
vehicle.
Only have suitably qualified professionals make repairs or modifications to a vehicle. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service
Facilities have the required tools, diagnostic devices, repair information, and qualified personnel. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Never install safety belt pretensioner components removed from scrap vehicles or from recycling.
Never modify any components of the safety belt pretensioners.
Safety belt load limiter
Safety belt load limiters reduce the force placed on the body by the safety belts during a collision.
When disposing of the vehicle or of individual system components, all safety precautions must be observed. An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility will be familiar with these provisions ⇒ Safety belt pretensioner servicing and disposal. Volkswagen recommends contacting an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Safety belt pretensioner servicing and disposal
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
When working on safety belt pretensioners, as well as when removing and installing other vehicle components as part of repair work, the safety belts can become
damaged without you noticing. This may cause the safety belt pretensioner to function incorrectly or prevent it from functioning in the event of an accident.
The instructions must be followed so that the effectiveness of the safety belt pretensioner is not impaired and removed components do not cause injuries and
environmental pollution. An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility will be familiar with these provisions. Volkswagen recommend
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Repairs that you perform yourself or that are performed incorrectly on the safety belts, automatic safety belt retractors, and safety belt pretensioners can
increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. The safety belt pretensioner may not deploy when it should, or it may deploy unexpectedly.
Never perform repairs, adjustments, or removal and installation of components of the safety belt pretensioners or safety belts yourself. Only have these
procedures performed by suitably qualified professionals ⇒ Accessories, replacement parts, repairs, and modifications. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Safety belts, safety belt pretensioners and automatic safety belt retractors cannot be repaired. These components must be replaced.
Some parts of the vehicle, such as the airbag module and safety belt pretensioners, may contain perchlorate. Special handling may be necessary. For further
Airbag system
Introduction
The vehicle is equipped with a front airbag for the driver and one for the front passenger. The front airbags can offer additional protection for the chest and head of
the driver and front passenger as long as the seat, the safety belt, the head restraint, and the steering wheel are adjusted and used correctly. Airbags are only
designed to offer supplementary protection. Airbags are not a replacement for safety belts. Safety belts must always be worn, even if the front seats are fitted with
front airbags.
WARNING
Never rely only on the airbag system for protection.
Even when an airbag deploys, it only offers supplementary protection.
The airbag system provides optimum protection when the safety belt is worn correctly and it reduces the risk of injury ⇒ Safety belts.
Before every trip, everyone in the vehicle must seat themselves correctly, fasten the safety belt that belongs to the seat they are using, and keep it
fastened while the vehicle is in motion. This applies to all passengers and at all times, including during city driving.
WARNING
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