approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle.
Only have suitably qualified professionals make repairs or modifications to a vehicle. Authorized Volkswagen
dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities have the required tools, diagnostic devices, repair
information, and qualified personnel. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Never install airbag components removed from scrap vehicles or from recycling.
Never modify components of the airbag system.
WARNING
Fine dust and water vapor can develop when the airbags deploy. This is normal and does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
The fine dust can irritate the skin and mucous membranes in the eyes and can cause breathing problems, particularly for
individuals who have asthma or other respiratory conditions.
To reduce the risk of breathing problems, exit the vehicle or open the windows or doors for fresh air.
If you come into contact with the dust, wash your hands and face with mild soap and water before eating anything.
Flush your eyes and any open wounds with water if dust enters them.
WARNING
Cleaners that contain solvents can make the surface around the airbag installation locations porous. Plastic pieces that
come loose could be thrown through the vehicle interior and cause serious injuries in the event of a collision with airbag
deployment.
Never treat the instrument panel and the surfaces around the airbag installation locations with cleaners that contain
solvents.
Advanced Airbag System
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety precautions ⇒ Safety notes on using child restraints.
An active passenger’s front airbag presents serious dangers for a child ⇒
. For this reason, all children under the age of 1
must be secured in the rear seats while the vehicle is in motion.
The Advanced Airbag System, together with the side and Side Curtain Protection® airbags, is checked every time the ignition
is switched on. The yellow airbag indicator light
comes on briefly and turns off after several seconds.
DANGER
The front passenger seat of a vehicle is a potential danger to children (even for advanced airbags). In the event that the
front passenger seat air bag is deployed, children who are completely unsecured in an unsecured child restraint or in a
rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will suffer serious or fatal injuries.
Even if your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Airbag System, make sure that children (particularly children
younger than 12 years of age) are always transported in such a way that they are secured to the rear seats
according to their age and size.
Indicator light for front passenger's front airbag
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