If the vehicle key or emergency key are inserted in the key-operated switch, this could result in damage to the door trim, dash panel,
key-operated switch and vehicle key or emergency key when the front passenger door is closed.
● Always remove the vehicle key or manual key from the key-operated switch before you close the front passenger door.
Child seats reduce the risk of injury in the event of 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 the 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).
Volkswagen recommends child seats from the Volkswagen range of accessories. These child seats have been developed and approved
for use in Volkswagen vehicles.
For further information on the child seats from the range of accessories, contact an authorised Volkswagen repairer or visit the
Volkswagen website.
WARNING
Unsecured or inadequately secured children can suffer serious or fatal injuries in the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre
and in an accident.
● Always transport children younger than 12 years of age or under 150 cm (about 4 ft 11 in) in height in a suitable child seat while
the vehicle is in motion. Regulations in some countries may differ and must be complied with.
● 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.
● Observe the specifications of the child seat manufacturer when installing the child seat in the vehicle and securing the child in the
child seat.
● 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.
● 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
the event of an accident, children may sustain serious injuries to themselves and others.
● 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 belts are not worn correctly this can
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.
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