Get Prepare to drive -> Sit safely Guide for Volkswagen Saveiro VAN Third Generation (2009-2025)

Faulty functions or lack of fluids may damage or

interrupt vehicle operation.

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Sit safely

1. Check the faulty function as soon as possible.

Seek assistance from a Volkswagen Dealer-

ship, if necessary.

Correct seat position

Existing functional faults can also be accessed

manually.

To be better protected in the event of an acci-

dent, all vehicle occupants must be seated cor-

rectly. If it is not possible to correctly adjust the

seats, steering wheel or head restraints due to

physical conditions, request special installations

from a specialized and qualified company.

Volkswagen recommends seeking out a

Volkswagen Dealership.

1. Accessing the Vehicle condition menu.

WARNING

Assuming an incorrect sitting position in the

vehicle can increase the risk of severe or fatal

injuries during a sudden driving or braking ma-

noeuvre, in the event of a collision or accident,

or if the airbags are triggered.

All vehicle occupants must assume a correct

sitting position before setting off and main-

tain this position throughout the trip. This al-

so applies to the use of seat belts.

Secure any children travelling in the vehicle

in a restraint system approved and suitable

for their.

Always keep your feet in the footwell while

the vehicle is in motion. The airbag and seat

belt can otherwise not provide optimal pro-

tection and can actually increase the risk of

injury during an accident.

Seats

WARNING

Seat belts and airbags can reduce the risk of se-

rious or fatal injuries in the event of an acci-

dent. This requires that all vehicle occupants

are seated correctly.

Never transport people in the luggage com-

partment.

Adjust your seat correctly before every drive

and make sure that all vehicle occupants

have their seat belts properly fastened.

Transport as many people as there are seats

with seat belts.

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Keep your feet in the footwell while driving

at all times.

Adjust the head restraints

Never transport vehicle occupants on a seat

back folded forward or on a center armrest

folded forward.

Adjust the seats correctly

Fig. 3 Head restraint adjusted correctly.

1. Adjust the head restraint so that your head

and the top edge of the headrest are in line.

2. Position the back of your head as close to

and in the middle of the head restraint as

possible.

Fig. 2 Adjust the seats correctly.

WARNING

To be protected during sudden steering and

braking maneuvers, correctly adjust the seats,

seat backs and head restraints.

Head restraints can reduce the risk of serious or

fatal injuries during sudden steering and brak-

ing maneuvers. To do this, you must correctly

adjust the head restraints.

Adjusting the driver's seat and front

passenger's seat

Adjust the driver's seat so that the highest

point on the steering wheel can be reached

with both hands.

Before driving, make sure that the head re-

straints are always installed correctly and

correctly adjusted according to the size of

each vehicle occupant.

Adjust the driver seat in such a way that there

is at least 25 cm → Fig. 2

between your

breastbone and the hub of the steering wheel.

Adjust the steering wheel

Adjust the driver's seat lengthwise so that the

pedals may be operated all the way with

slightly flexed legs and so that the distance

between the knees and the dashboard is at

WARNING

To maximize airbag efficiency in case of an

accident, the steering wheel must be posi-

tioned facing the chest area (and not the

face).

least 10 cm → Fig. 2

Push the front passenger seat as far back as

possible.

While driving, always keep both hands on the

rim of the steering wheel, at the at the 9

o'clock and 3 o'clock positions , to reduce the

risk of injury in case the driver front airbag is

deployed.

WARNING

Incorrectly adjusted seats may move while driv-

ing and the driver may lose control of the vehi-

cle. There is a risk of accidents and serious inju-

ries.

Make sure the seats are correctly adjusted

before driving.

Volkswagen Guide

Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or

similar items to alter the seat belt routing.

Use the seat belt correctly

Only ever insert the latch plate into the buckle

of the associated seat, and always ensure that

it engages properly.

Seat belt routing for pregnant women

For pregnant women, the seat belt must pass

evenly across the chest, as low as possible in

front of the pelvic area and be flat without twist-

ing. This way, there is no pressure on the womb.

Observe this indication throughout your preg-

nancy.

Fig. 4 Correct seat belt routing.

Damaged or activated components

If your seat belts, seat belt tensioners, and auto-

matic seat belt reels are damaged, you must re-

place them. Repair is not possible, Even activated

seat belt tensioners must be replaced.

WARNING

Seat belts are restraint systems that can reduce

the risk of serious or fatal injuries in the event

of an accident. To reduce the risk, the seat belt

must be fastened correctly. Even in the event

of a minor accident, it is not possible to support

your own body with your hands.

Ensure that each vehicle occupant correctly

fastens their seat belt before driving and re-

mains fastened while driving.

Fig. 5 Correct seat belt routing during pregnancy.

Even at low speeds, large forces act in the event

of an accident, which cannot be absorbed. As a

result, serious injuries are possible. A properly

worn seat belt keeps you in the correct position

in the event of a braking maneuver or an accident

and ensures that you are not thrown.

Ensure that only one person is buckled in a

seat belt.

Ensure that children are always secured in

the vehicle with an approved child restraint

system suitable for their age, height and

weight.

Fastening the seat belts

Only ever insert the latch plate into the

buckle of the associated seat and allow the

seat belt latch plate to engage firmly.

Fast your seat belt as described in the following

points:

The upper strap of the seat belt must always

pass over the center of the shoulder.

WARNING

The lower seat belt strap must always lie

across the pelvis.

Damaged seat belts, automatic seat belt reels

and seat belt tensioners cannot fulfil their pro-

tective function as intended. There is a risk of

injury in the event of an accident.

Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted.

The seat belt must always lie flat and firm

against the body. Slightly loosen the seat belt

if necessary.

Make sure the seat belt is not caught in the

door or seat mechanism.

Check seat belts regularly for damage to the

belt fabric or other parts.

The belt webbing should not lie over hard or

fragile objects, such as glasses, pens or keys.

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