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Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of mi-

nor collisions or in accidents in which no major

forces are produced.

Restraint systems and air-

bags

Smoke is released when the belt tensioner is

deployed. This does not indicate a vehicle fire.

Seat belts

Status display in the instrument cluster display

Depending on the type of display, the display can be

as follows:

Usage

Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer very

good protection in the event of an accident. They re-

duce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of

survival in the event of a major accident.

illuminated – a front seat belt is not fastened

illuminated – a rear seat belt is not fastened

illuminated – a rear seat belt is fastened.

What you should be mindful of

WARNING

The seat belts must not be removed or altered

in any other way.

·

Operation

If the driver's seat belt is damaged, stop driving.

·

If another seat belt is damaged, the seat must

not be occupied.

Fastening the seat belt

Do not repair damaged seat belts yourself.

·

Have a damaged seat belt replaced immediately

by a specialist garage.

Functionality

Automatic belt retractor

The automatic retractor locks the belt in the event

of a jerky pull on the belt. The belts lock, for exam-

ple, when full braking, when the car accelerates,

when driving downhill and when cornering.

— Grasp the buckle latch and slowly pull the belt

over the chest and pelvis towards the buckle.

— Insert the buckle latch into the buckle until there

is an audible click.

WARNING

— Pull on the belt to ensure that the buckle is se-

curely fastened.

If the seat belt does not lock when pulled jerki-

·

ly, have the retractor checked by a specialist ga-

rage.

Belt tensioners

Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing

their seat belts is enhanced by the belt tensioners

fitted to the inertia reels of the front seat belts.

If there is a collision with a certain severity, the seat

belt is tightened by the belt tensioner so that un-

wanted body movement is prevented.

The belt tensioner can also be deployed when the

seat belt is not fastened.

Seat belts

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Unfastening the seat belt

dren on the front passenger seat only in exceptional

cases.

Child seats according to the norm ECE-R 44 and

ECE-R 129 of the European Economic Commission

as well as according to the standard AIS072 and GSO

1709/2005 use.

Child seats according to standard ECE-R 44 and

ECE-R 129 are marked with the test symbol: large

E in a circle, with the test number below.

NOTICE

An improper procedure when attaching the child

seat or the installation of a non-approved type of

child seat can cause irreversible damage to the ISO-

FIXSystem, on the retaining lugs and on other vehi-

cle parts.

— Grasp the buckle latch and release it by pressing

the red button.

— Hold the belt so it does not twist when rolling up.

WARNING

Troubleshooting

When installing the child seat on the rear seat,

·

Blocked belt retractor

adjust the front seat so that there is no contact

between the front seat and the child seat or the

child carried in the child seat.

Before installing a forward-facing child seat, ad-

just the headrest so that it is as low as possible.

·

If the headrest prevents the child seat from be-

ing fitted, adjust the headrest to the highest po-

sition.

·

When installing the child seat, avoid contact be-

tween the roof and the rear pillar. If the head

airbag is deployed, there is a risk of injury.

·

If using a separate child seat cushion, adjust the

— Grasp the strap in the middle and pull quickly in

the direction of the arrow.

·

headrest so that the child's head is flush with,

but not protruding above the height of the top

edge of the headrest.

— Hold the strap and let it roll up slowly.

— Pull on the strap to see if the retractor is working

properly.

— If the strap is still blocked, repeat the unlocking

procedure once or twice.

Using a child seat on the front pas-

senger seat

— If the strap is still blocked, seek the help of a spe-

cialist garage.

When using a child seat on the passenger seat, any

country-specific regulations must be observed.

Child seat

WARNING

Risk of death or serious injury to the child!

What you should be mindful of

Never use a child seat in which the child is car-

·

ried with his or her back to the direction of trav-

el on a seat protected by an active airbag placed

in front of the seat.

For how to install and use the child seat, please note

the instructions in this Owner's Manual as well as

the instructions of the child seat manufacturer.

This is also indicated by the following stickers:

For safety reasons, we always recommend that chil-

dren are transported on the back seats. Carry chil-

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Restraint systems and airbags

headrest is positioned in front of or at the same

height as the seat belt height adjuster on the

central body pillar.

Adjust the height of the front passenger seat

belt so that the belt passes through the guide

fitting without kinking and is not bent over the

edge of the guide fitting.

·

WARNING

As soon as the rear-facing child seat is no lon-

ger being used on the front passenger seat, ac-

tivate the front passenger airbag again.

Sticker on the passenger sun visor

Sticker on the central body pillar on the passenger

side

The following instructions must be followed when

using a child seat on the front passenger seat:

Recommended child seats

— It is essential to deactivate the front passenger

airbag if using a child seat in which the child is

transported with its back facing the direction of

travel » page 42, Operation.

Grouping of child seats according to standard ECE-R

44 and AIS072.

Group

Weight of the child

— If possible, adjust the front passenger seat back-

rest so that it is vertical, to ensure that there is

secure contact between the backrest and the

child seat.

0

0+

1

2

3

up to 10 kg

up to 13 kg

9-18 kg

15-25 kg

22-36 kg

— If possible, move the front passenger seat back-

wards so that there is no contact between the

front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.

Grouping of child seats according to standard GSO

1709/2005.

— Adjust the height-adjustable front passenger seat

as much as possible.

Group

Weight of the child

— Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as

possible.

0

1

2

3

up to 10 kg

9-18 kg

15-25 kg

22-36 kg

WARNING

Risk of the seat belt causing a neck injury to the

transported child!

Volkswagen recommends engine oils from the

product range of Volkswagen original parts.

These child seats have been developed and tested

for use in Volkswagen vehicles.

For child seats in groups 2 and 3, ensure that

·

the guide fitting attached to the child seat

Fasteners for child seats

Use of child seats

Child seats that use the ISOFIX System

Overview of usability of child seats according to standard ECE-R 16 and AIS072.

Fasteners for child seats

37

Front passenger’s seat

with front air-

Rear seats

Size category

Group

of child seat ^-

bag switched

with activated front air bag

outer seats

center seat

a)

b)

off

0

E

X

IL

X

(up to 10 kg)

E

D

C

0+

X

(up to 13 kg)

D

C

B

B1

A

1

IL

IUF

X

(9-18 kg)

2

-

X

IL

X

(15-25 kg)

3

(22-36 kg)

a)

b)

The size category of the child seat is indicated on the child seat plate.

If the passenger seat is equipped with ISOFIX system holding eyelets, it is suitable for the installation of an ISO-

FIX child seat with “Semi-Universal” approval.

IL The seat is suitable for the ISOFIX child seats with “Semi-Universal” approval.

IUF The seat is suitable for forward-facing child seats and is permitted for use in this weight category.

X The seat is not equipped with eyelets for the ISOFIX System.

Child seats that use the ISOFIX System

Overview of usability of child seats according to standard GSO 1709/2005.

Front passenger’s seat

Rear seats

Group

with front airbag

switched off

with activated front air bag

outer seats

center seat

a)

0

X

IL

X

(up to 10 kg)

1

(9-18 kg)

2

IL

IUF

X

IL

(15-25 kg)

3

(22-36 kg)

a)

If the passenger seat is equipped with ISOFIX system holding eyelets, it is suitable for the installation of an ISO-

FIX child seat with “Semi-Universal” approval.

U The seat is suitable for the child seat category "“Universal”” and is permitted for use in this weight group.

IL The seat is suitable for the ISOFIX child seats with “Semi-Universal” approval.

IUF The seat is suitable for forward-facing child seats and is permitted for use in this weight category.

X The seat is not equipped with eyelets for the ISOFIX System.

Child seat fastened with a safety belt

Overview of usability of child seats according to standardECE-R 16 and AIS072.

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Restraint systems and airbags

Front passenger’s seat

Rear seats

Group

with front airbag

switched off

a)

outer seats

center seat

with activated front air bag

0

b)

(up to

X

U

10 kg)

0+

(up to 13

kg)

1

b)

X

U

b)

UF

U

(9-18 kg)

2

(15-25 kg

X

)

3

(22-36 kg

)

UF

U

a)

Adjust the height-adjustable front passenger seat as much as possible.

A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front passenger seat.

b)

U The seat is suitable for the child seat category "“Universal”” and is permitted for use in this weight group.

UF The seat is suitable for forward-facing child seats in the “Universal” category and is permitted for use in

this weight group.

X The seat is not suitable for children in this weight group.

Child seat fastened with a safety belt

Overview of usability of child seats according to standard GSO 1709/2005.

Front passenger’s seat

Rear seats

Group

with front airbag

switched off

a)

outer seats

center seat

with activated front air bag

0

b)

(up to

10 kg)

1

X

U

b)

UF

U

(9-18 kg)

2

(15-25 kg

X

)

3

(22-36 kg

)

UF

U

a)

Adjust the height-adjustable front passenger seat as much as possible.

A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front passenger seat.

b)

U The seat is suitable for the child seat category "“Universal”” and is permitted for use in this weight group.

UF The seat is suitable for forward-facing child seats in the “Universal” category and is permitted for use in

this weight group.

X The seat is not suitable for children in this weight group.

Fasteners for child seats

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i-Size

Front passenger’s seat

i-UF The seat is suitable for forward- and backward-

facing i-Size child seats of the “Universal” category.

Rear seats

X The seat is not suitable for i-Size the child seat of

the category “Universal”.

with front

airbag

with acti-

vated front

air bag

outer seats center seat

switched

off

X

i-U

X

TOP TETHER

Overview

WARNING

Follow the instructions and notes at the beginning

of this chapter » page 36, What you should be mind-

ful of.

Child seats with the TOP TETHER- Only use the

system on the seats with the eyelets TOP TETH-

ERSymbol are provided.

·

ISOFIX

Only attach one belt from the child seat to

a locking eye TOP TETHER-Fasten the system.

·

WARNING

When attaching the child seat with the TOP

TETHER- No other object may be attached to

the eyelet TOP TETHERSystem.

·

On the retaining eyelets that are used to install

·

the child seat with the ISOFIXSystem provided,

do not attach any other child seats, belts or ob-

jects.

The ISOFIX system allows for the fast and secure in-

stallation of the child seat. The eyelets for installing

the child seat using the ISOFIX system are located

on the outer rear seats and possibly on the front

passenger seat.

A child seat that uses the ISOFIX system can only be

installed in the vehicle if it is approved for this vehi-

cle type. Further information can be obtained from

a Volkswagen partner or from a list of vehicles en-

closed with the child seat.

Holding eyelets on the rear seats

The belt fastened into the TOP TETHER system re-

stricts the movement of the upper part of the child

seat. The holding eyelets for attaching the belt are

located on the outer rear seats A .

Airbags

Usage

The airbag system provides, as a supplement to the

seat belts, additional occupant protection during se-

vere frontal and side-on collisions.

Holding eyes for installing the child seat using the

ISOFIX system.

The best possible protective effect of the airbag is

achieved only when the seat belt is also worn. The

airbag system is no substitute for the seat belts.

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Restraint systems and airbags

What you should be mindful of

Airbag systems can only properly protect if all occu-

pants have been secured and they are in the correct

seating position.

No persons, animals or objects such as cup holders

or hangers for clothes may be in the deployment

area of the airbags » page 41.

— Do not cover or stick anything over the steering

wheel or the dash panel. The front airbags were

not able to deploy.

A

B

C

Front airbags

Side airbags - front

Head airbags

In some situations, the front passenger airbag must

be deactivated if the vehicle is equipped with the

key switch for deactivating the front passenger air-

bag » page 42.

WARNING

Danger of a functional restriction of the side air-

bags!

Functionality

Do not exert excessive forces, e.g. impacts, on

the seat backs.

·

When sinking into the inflated airbag, the forward

movement of the body is damped and the risk of in-

jury is reduced.

Do not use seat covers that have not been ap-

proved by Volkswagen.

·

Have damaged seat covers at the installation lo-

cation of the side airbags repaired by a special-

ist garage.

·

As the airbags inflate, smoke is released. This

does not indicate a vehicle fire.

Airbag deployment in the event of an accident

Deactivating the airbags

Airbag deployment is influenced by many factors.

The deceleration rate at the time of impact is crucial.

We recommend having airbags other than the front

passenger airbag deactivated » page 42by a Volks-

wagen service partner.

WARNING

illuminates for 4 seconds after the ignition is

switched on and then flashes for 12 seconds

- Airbag or belt tensioner deactivated with

the diagnostic device

Message regarding the deactivated airbag or

belt tensioner

Danger of serious or fatal injuries!

Maintain the correct seating position.

·

Do not keep your limbs in the deployment area

of the airbags.

In the following situations, no airbags are deployed:

— Minor frontal and side collisions

— Rear-end collision

Deactivation of the airbags should be considered in

cases such as the ones below:

— If the driver's seat adjustment is correct, the dis-

tance of at least 25 cm between the centre of the

steering wheel and the sternum cannot be main-

tained.

— Vehicle rollover

If the measured deceleration rate is below the refer-

ence values programmed into the control unit, the

airbags will not be deployed despite possible serious

vehicle damage.

— Additional operating controls for a physically dis-

advantaged driver are installed in the vehicle.

— The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic

seats without side airbags.

WARNING

Airbag overview

If an airbag is deactivated during the sale of the

vehicle, inform the buyer!

The installation location of the airbags is marked

with the lettering

.

Airbags

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Requirements

Functionality

✓

Ignition on

Indicator light for front passenger airbag

Troubleshooting

Airbag system faulty

illuminates

Message regarding an airbag fault

Fuses in the dash panel

— After switching on the ignition, the two indicator

lights light up briefly.

— Seek the help of a specialist garage.

— If the system is OK, both of the indicator lights go

out.

Key switch for the front pas-

senger airbag

— One of the indicator lights then lights up again

depending on the position of the key switch:

lights up - front passenger airbag

switched off

Usage

lights up 65 secs after the ignition is

switched on – passenger front airbag

switched on

Deactivation of the front passenger airbag is provi-

ded for the following cases, for example:

— A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front

passenger seat.

— The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic

seats without side airbags.

Operation

— The minimum distance to the control panel can-

not be maintained.

Before switching off/switching on the front passen-

ger airbag

— Completely fold out the key bit.

What you should be mindful of

Switch front passenger front airbag on/off

WARNING

Danger of fault in the passenger airbag deactiva-

tion system!

Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is

switched off.

·

WARNING

Danger of unexpected deployment of the passen-

ger airbags in an accident!

— Switch off the ignition.

After switching off the passenger airbag with

·

the key bit, do not leave the key bit inserted in

the key switch while driving. Shocks can cause

the Key assignment to turn in the slot and trig-

ger the airbag.

— Open the passenger door.

— Insert the key bit into the slot in the key switch as

far as it will go.

— To Switch off, carefully rotate the key switch into

the position

— To Switch on, carefully rotate the key switch into

the position

.

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Restraint systems and airbags

— Remove the key bit from the slot.

— Close the passenger door.

— Turn on the ignition and check that the front pas-

senger airbag indicator lights are lit up.

Troubleshooting

Key switch for airbag deactivation is faulty

flashes together with

The front passenger airbag will not be

deployed in the event of an accident!

— Have the airbag system checked by a specialist

garage immediately.

Key switch for the front passenger airbag

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