Airbag system -> Side airbags for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

provide maximum protection.  
The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel fig. 33 and the front airbag for the front passenger is located in the instrument panel fig. 34. The  
airbag installation locations are marked with the lettering “AIRBAG”.  
The area outlined in red defines where the front airbags will deploy (deployment zone). Therefore, never place or attach objects in these areas  
attachments mounted at the factory will not be affected by the deployed driver’s and front passenger’s front airbag.  
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The front airbags do not deploy in the following situations:  
In case of crashes when the ignition is switched off.  
In side-on collisions.  
In case of a rear-end collision.  
If the vehicle rolls over.  
If the impact speed is too low.  
The front passenger’s front airbags do not deploy in the following situations:  
If the front passenger seat is not occupied.  
If the passenger seat recognition system recognizes that the front passenger seat is unoccupied and the PASSENGER AIR BAG  
on.  
indicator light come  
DANGER  
An airbag deploys within a few milliseconds and at a very high speed.  
Always keep the deployment zones of the front airbags clear.  
Never attach objects to the covers or in the deployment zone of the airbag module, such as cup holders or phone holders.  
There should be no people, animals, or objects between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag deployment zone. Make sure that children and  
passengers also follow this guideline.  
Do not attach any objects, such as mobile navigation systems, to the windshield above the front airbag on the passenger's side.  
Do not tape over or cover the steering wheel airbag module or the surface of the instrument panel in the deployment zone of the front passenger's front  
airbag, or modify them in any other way.  
WARNING  
The front airbags expand in front of the steering wheel fig. 33 and the instrument panel fig. 34.  
Always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the sides of the outer edge, in the nine o'clock and three o'clock position.  
Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the center of the steering wheel. If body  
characteristics mean that this is not possible, you must contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen  
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Adjust the front passenger seat so that there is the greatest possible distance between the front passenger and the instrument panel.  
Side airbags  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
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Fig. 35 Inside the vehicle on the left-hand side: Side airbag deployment zone (general example).  
Fig. 36 On the side of the front seat: Side airbag installation location and deployment zone  
The installation locations of the side airbags are marked with the word “AIRBAG”.  
The area outlined in red defines where the side airbags will deploy (deployment zones) fig. 36, fig. 35. Therefore, never place or attach objects in these areas ⇒  
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In the event of a side impact collision, the side airbags reduce the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants on the side of impact. The Side Curtain Protection® airbags  
will deploy on both sides.  
WARNING  
An airbag deploys within a few milliseconds and at a very high speed.  
Always keep the deployment zones of side airbags clear.  
Only hang lightweight clothing from the garment hooks in the vehicle. Never store heavy or sharp-edged objects in pockets.  
Do not attach any accessories to the doors.  
Only use seat covers or protective covers that are specifically approved for use in your vehicle. Otherwise, the side airbag may not expand when  
deployed.  
WARNING  
Incorrect handling and use of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat can inhibit the side airbags from functioning correctly and cause serious injuries.  
Never remove the front seats from the vehicle or modify parts of them.  
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If too much force is applied to the seat backrest bolsters, the side airbags may not deploy correctly, deploy unexpectedly, or not deploy at all.  
Have any damage to the seat covers or the seam in the side airbag module areas repaired immediately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or  
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility.  
Side Curtain Protection  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Fig. 37 On the left side of the vehicle: installation location and deployment zone of the Side Curtain Protection®.  
Side Curtain Protection® airbags are located on the driver and passenger side inside the vehicle above the doors fig. 37.  
The installation locations of the Side Curtain Protection® are marked with the word “AIRBAG”.  
The area outlined in red defines where the Side Curtain Protection® airbags will deploy (deployment zone) fig. 37. Therefore, never place or attach objects in this  
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In side collisions and certain head-on collisions, the Side Curtain Protection® airbags will also deploy on both sides.  
Side Curtain Protection® airbags offer the “ejection mitigation” function, which protects the vehicle occupants and body parts from being completely or partially  
ejected from the vehicle in the event of a side impact collision or if the vehicle rolls over.  
The Side Curtain Protection® airbags reduce the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in the front and outer rear seats during a side collision and certain head-on  
collisions.  
Side Curtain Protection® airbags are composed of the following components:  
Control module and sensors.  
Side Curtain Protection airbags.  
Airbag indicator light ⇒ Indicator light for front passenger’s front airbag.  
The Side Curtain Protection® airbags do not deploy in the following situations:  
In case of crashes when the ignition is switched off.  
In certain side collisions with a low force that does not trigger the sensor.  
In case of a rear-end collision.  
In the case of certain head-on collisions.  
In certain rollovers with a low momentum that do not trigger the sensor.  
If the impact speed is too low.  
WARNING  
An airbag deploys within a few milliseconds and at a very high speed.  
Always keep the Side Curtain Protection® airbag deployment zones clear.  
Never attach objects to the cover or within the Side Curtain Protection® airbag deployment zone.  
There should be no people, animals, or objects between the occupants of the front seats or outer rear seats and the airbag deployment zone. Make sure  
that children and passengers also follow this guideline.  
Only hang lightweight clothing from the garment hooks in the vehicle. Never store heavy or sharp-edged objects in pockets.  
Do not attach any accessories to the doors.  
Do not attach any sunshades to the side windows that are not specifically approved for use in the vehicle.  
Only pivot sunshades toward the side windows if no objects such as pens or garage door openers are attached to the visor.  
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