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occupant fastens their safety belt.

1. Release the safety belt from the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint according to the instructions from the child restraint manufacturer.

3. Press the red button in the belt buckle and guide the safety belt back fully by hand.

The safety belt is no longer locked.

Keep any safety belts that are not being used out of the reach of children

Fig. 44 Keep any safety belts that are not being used away from children.

Secure any safety belts not being used to prevent a child from playing with the safety belt and getting caught in it. The procedure for securing a safety belt that is no

being used depends on the seating position.

To secure a safety belt that is not being used for one of the outer seats:

1. Position the safety belt around the head restraint of the center seating position ﬁg. 44.

2. Make sure that the safety belt is out of range of any children so that children cannot touch it or play with it.

3. Make sure that the safety belt is not blocking the lower anchors.

If the anchor points are blocked, this may mean that you cannot install the child restraint properly in the anchor points.

4. Do not activate the lockable safety belt.

Otherwise, it is very difﬁcult to retract the safety belt into its normal position. You should not hear any clicking noises when the safety belt is retracted.

To secure a safety belt that is not being used for the center seating position or a third row seat:

1. Fasten the safety belt ﬁg. 44.

2. Pull the shoulder strap on the safety belt out fully to activate the lockable safety belt. You should hear a clicking noise when the safety belt is rolled up again.

3. Let the safety belt roll up fully. Pull the safety belt to make sure that the lockable safety belt is activated and the safety belt is properly fastened and tightened so

that the child cannot get hold of the belt or play with it.

If a child is secured on a seat in the second or third row, adapt the position in front of the child restraint to give the child enough space. For example, adjust the fron

passenger seat to the size of the child and the child directly behind them. Always pay attention to the correct seating position ⇒ Seating position.

if no child restraints are needed, move all the safety belts back into their normal storage positions so that the safety belts are available for normal use.

WARNING

A child that is in a child restraint that has been secured with the anchor points or with a safety belt may play with any unused safety belts on the rear seat and get

tangled up, which could result in serious or even fatal injuries.

Always keep any safety belts for the rear seats that are not being used out of the reach of children.

Installing three child restraints on the second-row seats

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

With the right combination of child restraints, three child restraints can be installed side by side on the second-row seats. Because there are different types of child

restraints with different measurements, all child restraints must be installed correctly during this type of installation. It is not possible to install three very wide child

restraints next to each other.

Installing on the center seating position

When installing a child restraint on the center seating position, it is especially important to install correctly because this seating position is narrower than both of the

outer seats. If the child restraint is wider than the seat surface, the belt buckle of the adjacent seating position may be covered and could then be damaged. When

installing child seats, always ensure that all belt buckles are easily accessible.

If nothing else is speciﬁed by the child restraint manufacturer, the child restraint must rest close against the backrest and seat surface and must not overlap se

surfaces.

The child restraint must be installed straight and centered on the seating position, and it must not be able to move more than 2.5 cm (approx. 1 inch).

The child restraint must not rest on the belt buckles.

When installing multiple child restraints, the child restraints must not become caught on one another.

In some cases, even if a child restraint is installed correctly on the center seating position, it may cover the belt buckles and could then damage them and make the

belt buckles unusable. This can occur if the child restraint slides on the seat surface while driving. Therefore, check the position of the child restraint regularly to

ensure that the belt buckles are neither covered nor damaged.

Cap for belt buckles

Fig. 45 Protective cap for belt buckles: Fitted protective cap.

Fig. 46 Protective cap for belt buckles: remove the protective cap.

In addition to using buckles correctly and checking them regularly for damage, a cap can also be installed on unused belt buckles to help protect them from

damage. This cap can be obtained as a Volkswagen accessory at an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

This cap should always be used when child restraints are installed on the center position.

1. Install the protective cap on the belt buckle before the child restraint is installed.

2. Position the protective cap on the belt buckle and press it down until you hear it click into place ﬁg. 45.

3. Pull on the protective cap to check that it is secure. The cap must not be able to loosen.

The belt buckle is now out of action.

4. To remove the protective cap, push the belt buckle tongue into the oblong slot of the cap.

5. Press the button underneath with the buckle tongue ﬁg. 46.

The cap will pop out.

Securing a booster seat with a safety belt

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Fig. 47 Correctly fastened child on a booster seat.

Children between the ages of around 8 and 12 are best protected when they travel on a booster seat that is suitable for their age and height.

The safety belts of the vehicle generally only ﬁt children 145 cm (approx. 57 inches) tall or taller. Booster seats ensure that children under this height can be

correctly fastened using the safety belt.

Never activate the lockable belt system when securing a child with a booster seat.

The upper area of the belt must always be positioned on the child's shoulder. Ensure that the belt does not rest on the child's face or neck.

The lap belt must always run across the child's lap. It must never run across the child's stomach.

Children over 145 cm (approx. 57 inches) tall can generally be fastened with the safety belt. Pay attention to the information at ⇒ Safety belt positioning.

Your child no longer needs a booster seat if they are taller than 145 cm (approx. 57 inches) and the following conditions are met:

The child can sit with their back fully against the backrest.

The child's knees bend over the edge of the seat.

The child's feet sit fully ﬂat on the vehicle ﬂoor.

The child can comfortably stay in this position for the entire journey.

Children aged 12 or under must always travel on a rear seat.

WARNING

Not using a booster seat or incorrectly using a booster seat or safety belt can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or collision.

Always observe all instructions regarding the installation and use of child restraints and booster seats.

If, under exceptional circumstances, you need to install a booster seat on the front passenger seat, ensure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG

indicator light turns on and remains on.

In case of an emergency

Securing yourself and the vehicle

Follow all legal regulations regarding securing a vehicle during a breakdown. For example, in many countries you must switch on the emergency ﬂashers and wear

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