Get Seats and head restraints Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

Introduction

Assuming an incorrect sitting position considerably impairs the level of protection provided by a seat belt. This could

lead to severe or even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a deploying airbag

strikes a vehicle occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver is responsible for all occupants

transported in the vehicle, especially children.

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

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.

Three-seat bench or two individual seats facing in

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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.

Correct sitting position

Fig. 1 Illustration: correct distance between the driver and

the steering wheel, correct seat belt routing and correct

head restraint adjustment.

The following details the correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers.

If any vehicle occupants cannot assume a correct sitting position due to their physical build, they should contact a

correspondingly qualified workshop to find out about possible special modifications. The seat belts and airbags can

only provide a maximum level of protection if you assume a correct sitting position.

Adopt the following seating position for your own safety and to reduce the level of injury in the event of a sudden

braking manoeuvre or an accident:

The following applies to all vehicle occupants:

—Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not lower than eye

level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible → Fig. 1.

—For small people: push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then located underneath the top

edge of the head restraint.

—For taller people, push the head restraint up as far as it will go.

—Keep both feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

—Adjust and fasten seat belts properly .

Additional points for the driver:

—Adjust the driver seat by moving it forwards or backwards so that you are able to press the pedals to the floor with

your knees still slightly bent and the distance from the dash panel to your lower leg area is at least 10 cm → Fig. 1

—Adjust the height so that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel.

—Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.

—Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your breastbone is at least 25 cm

→ Fig. 1

and the circumference of the steering wheel can be held at the sides with the arms slightly bent.

—The steering wheel must always point towards the breastbone and not towards the face.

Additional points for the front passenger:

—If possible, move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.

—Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible so that the airbag can provide maximum protection if it is

Seats and head restraints for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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