Get Occupant Restraints -> Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Guide for Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

AHR In Reset Position

3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha-

nism

NOTE:

•

If you have difficulties or problems resetting the head

restraints, see an authorized dealer.

4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock

into the back decorative plastic half.

•

For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints

checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized

dealer.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within Programming

60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed The Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder can be enabled or

is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the BeltAlert௡ will alert disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these

the driver to buckle the seat belt. The driver should also steps:

instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.

NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first

Once the warning is triggered, the BeltAlert௡ will con-

60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON

tinue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for

or START position. The manufacturer does not recom-

96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The

mend deactivating the Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder.

BeltAlert௡ will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is

unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle 1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any

speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).

position except ON or START, buckle the driver’s seat

belt.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder will be reactivated if

the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 sec- 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not

onds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph start the engine), and wait for the Seat Belt Reminder

(8 km/h).

Light to turn off.

3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the Seat Belts and Pregnant Women

ON/RUN position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts

driver’s seat belt at least three times within 60 seconds, throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is

ending with the seat belt buckled.

the best way to keep the unborn child safe.

NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt

on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.

belt.

Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the

abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take

the force if there is a collision.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. A single

chime will sound to signify that you have successfully

completed the programming.

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and

when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if

equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized

The Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder can be reactivated

by repeating this procedure.

NOTE: Although the Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This

has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will extender should be used only if the existing belt is not

continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-

unbuckled or retracted.

tender and stow it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can

increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use

when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn

low and snug, and in the recommended seating

positions. Remove and store the extender when not

needed.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the

driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat

belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is

mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passen-

ger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel,

above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG

are embossed on the airbag covers.

Front Airbag Components

1 — Driver and Passenger Air- 2 — Knee Bolsters

bags

NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal

regulations for Advanced Airbags.

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