Side Curtain Protection® airbags above the front and rear side windows (both sides).
Front side airbags in the driver seat and passenger seat backrests.
The airbag installation locations are indicated by the word “AIRBAG”.
The white areas shown in the figure are accounted for by the airbags (deployment zone) fig. 31. Therefore, never place or
attach objects in these areas fig. 31.
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.
WARNING
An airbag deploys within a few milliseconds and at a very high speed. This could result in objects being thrown through the
vehicle interior. This may cause serious injuries.
Always keep the deployment zones of the airbags clear.
Never attach objects to the covers or in the deployment zones of airbags.
There should be no people, animals, or objects between the vehicle occupants and the airbag deployment zone.
Make sure that children and other passengers also follow this instruction.
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.
WARNING
An incorrect seating position may prevent the front airbag from functioning properly and cause serious injuries.
Always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the sides of the outer edge, in the nine o'clock and three o'clock
position.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between your chest and the center of
the steering wheel. If body characteristics mean that this is not possible, you must contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Adjust the front passenger seat so that there is the greatest possible distance between the front passenger and the
instrument panel.
WARNING
Incorrect handling and use of the seats can inhibit the airbags from functioning correctly and cause serious injuries.
Never remove the front seats from the vehicle or modify parts of them.
Do not apply excessive force to the backrest bolsters.
Only use seat covers or protective covers that are specifically approved for use in your vehicle.
Have any damage to the seat covers or the seam in the airbag areas repaired immediately by suitably qualified
professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
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