Safe transport of children
Introduction to the topic
Using child seats can reduce the risk of injury to the child if there is an accident. Always use child
seats when driving with children.
Note the following:
—Child seats are classified into groups depending on the size, age and weight of child for which
they are designed.
—Various securing systems are used to secure child seats in the vehicle.
For safety reasons, child seats must always be fitted to the rear seats (→ Child seats, General
safety).
Volkswagen recommends child seats from the Volkswagen range of accessories. These child
seats have been developed and approved for use in Volkswagen vehicles.
WARNING
If children are not secured or are inadequately secured, they are at greater risk of serious or
even fatal injury. Please note the following:
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Children who are either under 12 years of age or less than 150 cm tall must not be carried in
the vehicle unless they are secured in a suitable child seat while the vehicle is in motion.
Regulations in some countries may differ and must be complied with.
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Always secure children in the vehicle in a suitable child seat. The seat used must be
appropriate to the child's height, weight and age.
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Never fasten more than one child into one child seat.
Under no circumstances should children or babies be held in a passenger's or drivers lap
while driving.
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Never leave a child unsupervised in a child seat.
Never allow a child to be carried in a vehicle without being properly secured, and never
allow a child to stand up or to kneel on a seat, or to sit incorrectly while the car is in motion.
This is particularly important for children carried on the front passenger seat. In an accident,
children may sustain serious injuries to themselves and others.
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The child seat can only provide maximum protection if the seat belt is routed correctly
around it. Always ensure that the seat belt is routed as specified in the instructions provided
by the child seat manufacturer. If the seat belt is routed incorrectly it may cause injuries
even in a minor accident.
After an accident, it is vital to replace any child seats that were in use during the accident, as
they could have sustained non-visible damage.
NOTICE
Please observe the notes and information for vehicles with N1 approval (→ N1 approval,
Description).
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