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
area ⇒
.
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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