Get Safety -> Airbag system Guide for Volkswagen T-Roc SUV First Generation (2017-2025)

Airbags cannot replace seat belts, which must be worn at all times.

Airbags are only able to offer additional safety for vehicle occupants if the seats, seat belts, head restraints and – in the case of the

driver – steering wheel are adjusted and used correctly.

Visible damage to the vehicle does not always mean that the airbag should have been triggered.

Situations in which the airbags will not necessarily be triggered:

—When the ignition is switched off during a collision.

—In the case of light front-end collisions.

—In the case of a slight side collision.

—In the case of a rear-end collision.

—When the vehicle rolls over.

—In the case of low-speed collisions.

A triggered airbag may cause injuries, such as swelling, bruising, burning and grazing.

WARNING

The risk of injury increases if there are any objects between the vehicle occupants and the deployment zones of the airbags when

they are triggered as these objects will change the airbag deployment zone. The objects could enter the deployment zone of the

airbags during sudden braking or driving manoeuvres or in the event of accidents and then be flung dangerously through the vehicle

interior if the airbags are triggered.

● Never hold any objects in your hand or on your lap while the vehicle is in motion.

● Never transport any objects on the front passenger seat.

WARNING

Airbags no longer work effectively after being triggered and must be replaced. Without the protection offered by airbags, the risk of

injury increases in the event of sudden braking or driving manoeuvres or accidents.

● Airbags that have been triggered, and any affected system parts, must be replaced immediately with new parts that are approved

by Volkswagen for the vehicle.

● Have repairs and modifications to your vehicle carried out only by a suitably qualified workshop. Suitably qualified workshops have

the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and qualified personnel. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

● Never install recycled airbag components or components that have been taken from end-of-life vehicles in your vehicle.

● Never alter components of the airbag system.

WARNING

Fine dust particles or steam may be released when the airbags are triggered. This is normal and does not mean that there is a fire in

the vehicle. The fine dust can cause irritation to the skin and eye membranes and cause breathing difficulties, particularly for people

suffering from asthma or people who have (had) other respiratory problems.

● To help reduce breathing difficulties, get out of the vehicle or open the windows or doors for more fresh air.

● If you come into contact with the dust, you should wash your hands and face with a mild soap and water before eating.

● Rinse out your eyes and any open wounds with water if dust has got into them.

WARNING

Cleaning agents that contain solvents will cause the surface in the area of the airbag fitting locations to become porous. In an

accident that results in triggering of the airbags, loose plastic parts can be propelled through the vehicle interior and cause serious

injury.

● Never clean the dash panel or the surfaces in the area of the airbag fitting locations with cleaning agents that contain solvents.

Functional check

The yellow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched

on and goes out after a few seconds.

Fault in airbag or belt tensioner systems

The yellow indicator lamp lights up continuously. In addition, a message may be displayed in the instrument cluster.

A malfunction has been detected in at least one airbag or belt tensioner.

1. Remove the child seat from the front passenger seat and install it on the rear seats.

2. Go to a suitably qualified workshop and have the airbag and belt tensioner systems checked. Volkswagen recommends

using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Airbag system or belt tensioner systems switched off with diagnostic tool

The yellow indicator lamp lights up for around 4 seconds when the ignition is switched on and then flashes for around 12

seconds. In addition, a message may be displayed in the instrument cluster.

At least one airbag or belt tensioner was switched off with a diagnostic tool.

1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop and have a check carried out to establish whether the airbag or belt tensioner systems

must remain switched off. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Fitting locations and deployment zones of the airbags.

Location

Front passenger front airbag in the dash panel.

Curtain airbags above the front and rear side windows (both sides).

Front side airbags in the driver seat and front passenger seat backrests.

Centre airbag in the driver seat backrest (depending on country and equipment).

Driver front airbag in the steering wheel.

The airbag locations are identified by the text “AIRBAG”.

The white areas in the illustration are covered by the airbags when deployed (deployment zone) → Fig. 1. You must never leave or

attach any objects in these areas →

WARNING

Once triggered, an airbag inflates in milliseconds at very high speed. This could cause objects to be flung through the vehicle interior.

This can cause serious injuries.

● Always leave the deployment zones of the airbags clear.

● Never secure any items to the covers or in the deployment zones of the airbags.

● Do not stick anything on or cover the locations of the airbags or the surfaces in the deployment zones of the airbags or modify

these components in any way.

● No other people, animals or objects may be carried between the occupants and the airbag deployment zones. Ensure that children

and other passengers in the vehicle also keep to this rule.

● Do not attach any objects, e.g. mobile navigation devices, to the windscreen above the front airbag on the front passenger side.

● Only push the sun visors over to the side windows if no items are attached to the visors (e.g. pens or a garage door opener).

● Do not install any sun blinds onto the side windows unless they have been expressly approved for use in your vehicle.

● The coat hooks in the vehicle should be used only for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.

● Do not fit any accessories to the doors.

WARNING

An incorrect seat position could hinder the proper function of the front airbag and cause serious injury.

● Always hold the steering wheel with both hands at the sides on the rim in the nine o’clock and three o’clock positions while

driving.

● Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm (approximately 10 inches) between the driver’s rib cage and the hub of the

steering wheel. If your build makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement, then you must contact a suitably qualified workshop.

Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

● Adjust the front passenger seat so that the distance between the passenger and the dash panel is as large as possible.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the seats could hinder the proper function of the airbags and cause serious injury.

● Never remove the front seats from the vehicle or alter any components of these seats.

● Do not exert excessive force on the seat backrest bolsters.

● Do not fit seat covers or protective covers over the seats unless they have been expressly approved for use in the vehicle.

● Have any damage to the seat covers or around the seams of the airbags repaired immediately by a suitably qualified workshop.

Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

In the dash panel on the front passenger side: key-operated

switch for switching the front airbag on the front passenger side on

and off.

Observe the country-specific specifications for use of child seats on the front passenger seat (→ Child seats).

Switch off of the front passenger front airbag is not available in all countries. If there is no key-operated switch in the vehicle, the front

passenger front airbag can only be deactivated by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised

Volkswagen repairer.

Front passenger front airbag switched on

In the centre console: indicator lamp for activated front

passenger front airbag (depending on country).

The yellow indicator lamp for the switched on front passenger front airbag lights up for around 60 seconds after the

ignition has been switched on or after switching on the front passenger front airbag with the key-operated switch → Fig. 2

and then switches off again automatically.

The front passenger front airbag has been switched on.

1. Check whether the front passenger front airbag must remain switched on.

Front passenger front airbag switched off

In the centre console: indicator lamp for deactivated front

passenger front airbag (depending on country).

The yellow indicator lamp lights up continuously → Fig. 3. The front passenger front airbag has been switched off.

1. Check whether the front passenger front airbag must remain switched off, e.g. when using a child seat on the front

passenger seat.

Switch on the front passenger front airbag

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Open the door on the front passenger side.

3. Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out.

remove the emergency key from the vehicle key .

4. Insert the key bit into the key-operated switch until you feel the second point of resistance → Fig. 1.

The key bit is not fully inserted when doing this →

5. Turn the vehicle key or emergency key without using force to the position

6. Remove the vehicle key from the key-operated switch and fold away the key bit →

remove the emergency key from the key-operated switch and insert it back into the vehicle key →

7. Close the door on the front passenger side.

The yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp

lights up and goes out after approximately 60 seconds (→ Indicator lamp

indicator lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on (→ Indicator

for standard airbag system).

8. Check that the yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG

lamp for standard airbag system).

Switching off the front passenger front airbag

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Open the door on the front passenger side.

3. Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out.

remove the emergency key from the vehicle key .

4. Insert the key bit into the key-operated switch until you feel the second point of resistance → Fig. 1.

The key bit is not fully inserted when doing this →

5. Turn the vehicle key or emergency key without using force to the position

6. Remove the vehicle key from the key-operated switch and fold away the key bit →

remove the emergency key from the key-operated switch and insert it back into the vehicle key →

7. Close the door on the front passenger side.

The yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG

indicator lamp lights up continuously when the ignition is switched on (→ Indicator lamp

for standard airbag system).

Confirmation that the front passenger front airbag has been switched off

A switched off front passenger front airbag is indicated only by the PASSENGER AIR BAG

indicator lamp lighting up yellow

continuously (→ Indicator lamp for standard airbag system).

If the front passenger front airbag is switched off and the yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp

does not light up

continuously or lights up together with the yellow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display, there may be a fault in the airbag

system. For this reason, do not fit a child restraint system on the front passenger seat for safety reasons. The front passenger front

airbag may trigger during an accident →

DANGER

Observe the important safety instructions for the front passenger front airbag (→ Child seats).

DANGER

If the airbag is deactivated, people on the front passenger seat may be severely or fatally injured in the event of an accident. For this

reason, the front passenger front airbag must be deactivated only in special cases.

● Switch the front passenger front airbag off only if, in exceptional circumstances, a rear-facing child seat is secured on the front

passenger seat. As soon as the rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat is no longer being used, switch the front

passenger front airbag on again.

● Only deactivate the front passenger front airbag if, in exceptional circumstances, the front passenger seat backrest is folded

forwards (depending on the vehicle equipment). Reactivate the front passenger front airbag as soon as the front passenger seat

backrest is folded back again.

● To prevent damage to the airbag system, switch the front passenger front airbag on and off only when the ignition is switched off.

● As the driver, always make sure that the key-operated switch is in the correct position.

WARNING

If there is a fault in the airbag system, the airbag may not trigger correctly, may not trigger at all or may trigger unexpectedly. This

can cause severe or fatal injuries.

● In the event of a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends

using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

● If there is a fault in the airbag system, never install a child seat on the front passenger seat and remove any child seats that are

installed.

WARNING

If the vehicle key or emergency key remains inserted in the key-operated switch while the vehicle is moving, vibrations may cause the

vehicle key or emergency key to turn in the key-operated switch and activate the front passenger front airbag unintentionally. The

front passenger front airbag could then accidentally inflate, leading to serious or fatal injuries.

● Always remove the vehicle key or manual key from the key-operated switch before you switch on the ignition.

NOTICE

If the key bit is not inserted far enough, the key switch could be damaged when the key is turned.

● Insert the key bit into the key-operated switch up to the second point of resistance.

NOTICE

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