● Accelerate particularly carefully and gently.
● Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
● Brake earlier than usual.
NOTICE
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is not responsible for any vehicle damage which is caused by low-quality fuel,
inadequate servicing work or lack of availability of Genuine Parts.
Servicing the vehicle regularly is not only about vehicle maintenance – it also ensures that your vehicle
remains roadworthy and in perfect working order. You should therefore have your vehicle serviced according
to the Volkswagen guidelines. Some work may have to be carried out before the due date of the next service
if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating conditions are, for example,
regular stop-and-go driving and driving in areas with high levels of dust. Further information can be obtained
from any suitably qualified workshop.
Introduction
Overview of seats (authorised use of vehicle seats in accordance with type approval)
Short wheelbase
(max. seven seats)
Long wheelbase
(max. nine seats)
seat row
1
2
Two individual seats in the direction of travel.
One or two individual seats facing in direction of travel or in opposite direction of travel.
Three-seat bench or two individual seats facing in
One or two individual seats in direction of travel.
direction of travel.
3
4
Three-seat bench or two individual seats facing in
—
direction of travel.
Number of seats
The number of seats depends on the seating configuration and the equipment in the particular vehicle model.
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.
Retrofitting seats
Additional seats can be retrofitted, provided that the maximum number of seats specified by the manufacturer in the
vehicle documentation is not exceeded. For this purpose, seat anchor points should be fitted to the vehicle floor by a
correspondingly qualified workshop in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
These additional seats must also have seat belt anchor points and seat belts.
WARNING
Assuming an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries during a sudden
driving or braking manoeuvre, in the event of a collision or accident, or if the airbags are triggered.
● All vehicle occupants must assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position
throughout the trip. This also applies to the fastening of seat belts.
● The number of vehicle occupants must never exceed the number of seats with seat belts in the vehicle.
● Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear.
● Always keep your feet in the footwell during the journey. Never place your feet on the seat or dash panel, for
example. Never hold your feet out of the window. If you sit like this, the airbag and seat belt cannot provide
optimal protection and could actually increase the risk of injury during an accident.
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