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● 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

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.

Only use child seats that have been officially approved and are suitable for the child.

Standards for child seats

In member states, child seats are subject to the regulations ECE R 44 or ECE R 129. Both regulations apply simultaneously. Child seats

which have been tested in accordance with these standards carry an orange ECE approval label. This ECE approval label may include

the following information on the child seat:

—Weight class.

—Size class.

—Approval category (universal, semi-universal, vehicle-specific or i-Size).

—Approval number.

On child seats that are approved under regulation ECE R 44, the eight-digit approval number on the ECE approval label must begin

with 03 or 04. This shows that the seat is admissible for use. Older child seats with an approval number beginning with 01 or 02 are not

admissible.

Child seat weight classes

Example illustrations of child seats.

Class

Child’s weight

up to 10 kg

up to 13 kg

9 to 18 kg

Group 0

Group 0+

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

15 to 25 kg

22 to 36 kg

—

: group 0/0+ or 0/1 rear-facing infant carriers → Fig. 1 are the best option for the period from birth to about 18

months.

: group 1 (up to about 4 years old) and group 1/2 (up to about 7 years old) with an integral belt system are the best for

children over the relevant weight limit.

: groups 2 and 3 include child seats with a backrest, and booster seats with no backrest. Child seats with a

backrest have integrated seat routing and side padding, and so provide better protection than booster seats with no backrest.

Volkswagen therefore recommends the use of child seats with a backrest. Group 2 child seats are for children up to the age of about

7, group 3 child seats for children more than around 7 years old.

Child seat with additional belt guide (illustration).

When using a Group 2 child seat or a child seat for children from a height of 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) with backrest, Volkswagen recommends

using the additional belt guide on the child seat for the seat belt in the pelvic area, if available → Fig. 2 1 . Please observe the

instructions for use of the child seat.

Not every child will fit in the child seat specified for their weight group. Likewise, not every seat will fit in every vehicle. Therefore it is

vital to check that the child fits properly in their child seat and that the child seat can be securely fastened in the vehicle.

Child seat approval categories

Child seats can be classified as “universal” (in accordance with regulations ECE-R 44 and ECE-R 129), “semi-universal”, “vehicle-

specific” (in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44 in each case) or “i-Size” (in accordance with ECE-R 129).

—

: child seats with “universal” approval are approved for use in all vehicles. No type list is required. In the case of universal

approval for ISOFIX, the child seat must also be secured with a top tether.

: “semi-universal” approval requires other safety devices for attaching the seat (that require additional testing) in

addition to the standard requirements for universal approval. Child seats with “semi-universal” approval come with a type list. The

seats should only be used in vehicles that are included on this list.

—

: child seats with vehicle specific approval must have undergone dynamic testing in each model of vehicle for which

it is approved. Child seats with “vehicle-specific” approval also come with a type list.

: child seats classified as “i-Size” must conform to the installation and safety requirements prescribed in regulation ECE R 129.

Contact the child seat manufacturer to find out whether child seats are approved for this vehicle, and if so which ones, in accordance

with i-Size.

Country-specific regulations

The standards and regulations governing the use of child seats and child seat securing mechanisms differ from country to country. Not

all countries allow you to transport children on the front passenger seat. Regulations and legal requirements take precedence over the

information given in this owner’s manual.

Information on fitting a child seat

Observe the following general information when fitting a child seat. This information is relevant whatever child seat securing system is

being used.

—Read and follow the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer →

.

—Whenever possible, fit the child seat on the rear bench seat behind the front passenger seat so that children can exit the vehicle on

the kerb side.

—Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural line and is adjusted to the child seat without turning back on

itself. For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the seat belt height adjuster.

—Deactivate the front passenger front airbag if fitting a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.

—When fitting on the front passenger seat, push the front passenger seat back fully and adjust the seat to the highest position. Adjust

the backrest to an upright position (→ Front seat, mechanical).

—When fitting a child seat on the rear bench seat, push the rear bench seat back as far as possible (→ Rear bench seat).

—Always ensure that there is enough space around the child seat. If necessary, adjust the position of the seat in front. When doing so,

ensure that the driver or front passenger can still maintain a correct sitting position (→ Sitting position).

—The backrest of the child seat must lay as flat as possible against the vehicle seat backrest. If required, adjust the seat backrest angle

so that the child seat lies flush against the backrest. Once it has been installed, if the child seat is touching the head restraint and

therefore cannot be positioned flush against the backrest, push the head restraint all the way up, or remove and stow safely in the

vehicle .

—The settings of the respective seat must no longer be adjusted after correct installation of the child seat. If the seat settings have

been adjusted, installation of the child seat must be checked and adapted if necessary.

—If a child seat is used on a seat, no functions must be used on this seat, e.g. the massage function (→ Massage function) (→ Front

seats, Infotainment system) or seat heating (→ Seat climate control).

Airbag sticker

On the sun visor: airbag label (illustration).

On the B-pillar: airbag label (illustration).

The vehicle may be provided with stickers giving important information about the front passenger front airbag. The information on

these stickers may vary from country to country. The stickers may be found:

—On the driver sun visor and in some cases on the front passenger sun visor → Fig. 1.

—On the B-pillar on the front passenger side → Fig. 2.

It is essential to observe the warning information shown on these stickers before installing a rear-facing child seat →

.

Risks involved in carrying children on the front passenger seat

If you use a

, the front passenger front airbag can cause critical or potentially fatal injuries when it inflates →

.

Rear-facing child seats may be used on the front passenger seat only if the front passenger front airbag has been switched off . A

switched off front passenger front airbag is indicated by means of the continuously lit yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp

in the driver’s field of vision (→ Indicator lamp for standard airbag system).

It is not possible to switch off the front passenger front airbag in all countries (→ Airbag system).

If using a

, do not deactivate the front passenger front airbag. When fitting the child seat, ensure that it is as

far away as possible from the front passenger front airbag. The front passenger front airbag can cause severe injuries when it inflates

→

.

Some child seats are not suitable for use on the front passenger seat. The child seat must be specially authorised by the manufacturer

for use on the front passenger seat in vehicles with front and side airbags. Authorised Volkswagen repairers keep an up-to-date list of

authorised child seats.

DANGER

Observe the important safety instructions for the front passenger front airbag (→ Airbag system).

DANGER

If you use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, the child sitting in it is at increased risk of sustaining serious or life-

threatening injuries or being killed in the event of an accident.

● Never secure a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat if the front passenger front airbag is switched on.

● Deactivate the front passenger front airbag if you want to install a child seat on the front passenger seat. If the front passenger

front airbag cannot be deactivated, you must not use rear-facing child seats.

● In order to establish the maximum possible distance from the front passenger front airbag, move the front passenger seat as far

back as possible and adjust to the highest position.

● Move the backrest to the upright position.

● Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural path adapted to the child seat without excessive deviations.

For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the seat belt height adjuster.

● Only use child seats that have been approved by the child seat manufacturer for use on a front passenger seat with front and side

airbags.

WARNING

Child seats present a risk of injury if incorrectly installed.

● Always read and follow the installation instructions and warning information provided by the child seat manufacturer.

WARNING

Using a forward-facing child seat on the front passenger seat presents a risk of injury.

● In order to establish the maximum possible distance from the front passenger front airbag, move the front passenger seat as far

back as possible and adjust to the highest position.

● Move the backrest to the upright position.

● Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural path adapted to the child seat without excessive deviations.

For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the seat belt height adjuster.

● Only use child seats that have been approved by the child seat manufacturer for use on a front passenger seat with front and side

airbags.

WARNING

A triggered curtain or side airbag can cause injuries.

● Ensure that no children are seated within the airbag deployment zones .

● Do not place any objects in the airbag deployment zones.

Different countries use different securing systems for safely fitting child seats in the vehicle.

Please only ever use the securing systems described here to secure child seats to the vehicle.

Overview of securing systems

—

: ISOFIX and i-Size are standardised securing systems for fitting child seats in the vehicle quickly and safely. The ISOFIX

or i-Size attachment system creates a rigid connection between the child seat and the car body.

The seat has two rigid attachment arms. The attachment arms click into ISOFIX retaining rings between the seat cushion and the

backrest (→ Child seat with ISOFIX or i-Size). A top tether or a support foot may sometimes have to be used in addition to the ISOFIX

anchor points described above.

—

: it is better to secure child seats using the ISOFIX system, if available, rather than with a three-point

automatic seat belt (→ Child seat with seat belt).

Additional securing points:

—

: the strap at the top of the child seat is routed over the backrest and hooked to an anchor point located on the back of the

rear seats and front passenger seat (→ Child seat with top tether). Top tether anchor points are marked with an anchor symbol.

: some child seats are supported by a support foot resting on the floor of the vehicle. This support foot helps prevent

the child seat tipping forward in a crash. Child seats with a support foot can only be used on the front passenger seat and the outer

—

rear seats →

.

Recommended child seat securing systems

Volkswagen recommends that child seats are secured as follows:

—

:

—ISOFIX/i-Size and top tether.

—ISOFIX/i-Size and support foot.

:

—ISOFIX/i-Size and top tether.

—ISOFIX/i-Size and support foot.

:

—ISOFIX/i-Size and, if applicable, top tether.

—ISOFIX/i-Size and, if applicable, support foot.

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.

● Observe the specifications of the child seat manufacturer when installing the child seat in the vehicle and securing the child in the

child seat.

● Do not use child seats that must be secured in the vehicle with lower tethers according to the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the support foot can cause severe or fatal injuries.

● Ensure that the support foot is always correctly and safely installed.

● Always read and follow the installation instructions and warning information provided by the child seat manufacturer.

● Do not transport children in child seats with a support foot if the weight of the child seat, including the child, exceeds a total

weight of 33 kg (around 73 lbs).

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no

circumstances are they to be used for adult seatbelts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

Quick guide to ISOFIX and i-Size installation

The identification marking of the ISOFIX or i-Size anchor points is equipment and country dependent.

I-Size anchor points are not available on the front passenger seat in some countries.

The following table shows the installation options for ISOFIX or i-Size child seats at the ISOFIX or i-Size anchor points of the individual

seats.

Front passenger seat

Front passenger

front airbag

activated

deactivated

: up to 10 kg

: up to 13 kg

Rear-facing

E/R1

D/R2

C/R3

D/R2

C/R3

B/F2

X

IL-SU

X

Rear-facing

Front-facing

X

IL-SU

X

IL-SU

X

: 9 to 18 kg

IL-SU,

IUF

B1/F2X

A/F3

IL-SU, IUF

: 15 to 25 kg

: 22 to 36 kg

Front-facing

Rear-facing

Front-facing

–

IL-SU

X

IL-SU

i-U

X

–

–/R2

i-U

X

–/B2, F2X

–/B2, B3

i-U

i-B

X

i-B

—

: the size class shown corresponds to the permissible weight range of the child using the seat. The size class is indicated on

the ECE approval label for child seats with “universal” or “semi-universal” approval. A size class indication is affixed to the child seat.

— : seat not suitable for securing an ISOFIX or i-Size child seat in this group.

—

: seat suitable for installing an ISOFIX child seat with “semi-universal” approval. Refer to the vehicle list supplied by the child

seat manufacturer.

—

: seat suitable for installing an ISOFIX child seat with “universal” approval.

: seat suitable for installing a front-facing or rear-facing i-Size child seat with “universal” approval.

: seat suitable for installing a front-facing i-Size child seat with “universal” approval.

: seat suitable for installing a front-facing ISOFIX booster seat of Group 2/3 as well as a front-facing i-Size child seat for children

with a height of 100 to 150 cm (around 3 ft 3 in to 4 ft 11 in).

Installing child seats with ISOFIX or i-Size

The location of the bottom anchor points is indicated by either an ISOFIX or i-Size symbol.

Markings identifying the ISOFIX anchor points for child seats on the rear seats.

Markings identifying the i-Size anchor points for child seats on the rear seats and on the front passenger seat.

Fitting a child seat with attachment arms (illustration).

1. Observe the instructions (→ Child seats).

2. When using child seats of groups 0, 0+ or 1 and i-Size child seats for children up to a height of 105 cm (around 3 ft 5 in) on the

rear bench seat, push the rear bench seat back as far as possible (→ Rear bench seat).

3. When using child seats of group 2/3 and i-Size child seats for children from a height of 100 cm (around 3 ft 3 in) on the rear

bench seat, push the rear bench seat to a middle position (→ Rear bench seat).

4. If necessary, fold down any protective caps that are fitted on the ISOFIX or i-Size anchor points.

5. Push the attachment arms of the child seat in the direction of the arrow onto the ISOFIX or i-Size anchorages → Fig. 1. The child

seat must click and audibly securely into place.

6. Perform a pull test on both sides of the child seat to make sure that the child seat is properly engaged.

If the child seat is fitted with a support foot, the foot must stand firmly on the floor of the vehicle.

On the rear of the rear seats: top tether anchor points for top

tether.

On the rear of front passenger seat (country-dependent):

attached top tether.

ISOFIX child seats with “universal” approval must be secured with an upper strap (top tether) in addition to the ISOFIX anchor points.

Secure the top tether only at the top tether anchor points provided for this purpose. The anchor points suitable for use with the top

tether are marked by a symbol and sometimes also with “TOP TETHER” → Fig. 1 or → Fig. 2.

Securing the top tether

On the rear of the outer rear seats or front passenger seat:

attached top tether.

In the backrest of the premium sport seat (with opening) on

the front passenger side: routing for the top tether (illustration).

1

Opening for routing the top tether.

In the backrest of the premium sport seat (without opening)

on the front passenger side: routing for the top tether (illustration).

1. Observe the instructions (→ Child seats).

2. Remove the luggage compartment cover if necessary.

3. Position the child seat in the centre of the seat cushion.

4. Push the attachment arms on the child seat into the ISOFIX anchor points in the direction of the arrow (→ Child seat with ISOFIX

or i-Size). The child seat must click and audibly securely into place.

5. Adjust the rear seat backrest to fit the backrest on the child seat.

6. If necessary, push the head restraint upwards and route the top tether of the child seat under the head restraint to the rear.

remove the head restraint if necessary and route the top tether of the child seat over the backrest to the rear.

Applies only to the premium sport seat with opening: Feed the top tether through the opening in the backrest → Fig. 4 1 .

Applies only to the premium sport seat without opening: Route the top tether over the head restraint → Fig. 5.

7. Hook the top tether of the child seat into the corresponding anchor point marked with “Top Tether” → Fig. 3.

8. Tighten the top tether so that the child seat is positioned against the upper section of the rear seat backrest.

WARNING

If the top tether is not secured properly or is not secured at the anchor points provided for this purpose, the child seat can become

detached and cause serious injuries.

● Always secure only one top tether of a child seat to one top tether anchor point.

● Secure the top tether only at the top tether anchor points provided for this purpose. Never secure the top tether of a child seat to a

fastening ring.

WARNING

Objects in the rear pockets of the front passenger seat can damage the top tether in the event of an accident. This can result in

serious injuries.

● Do not keep any objects in the rear pockets of the front passenger seat when using the top tether.

Depending on the country and equipment, there may be two or three top tether anchor points in the luggage compartment

behind the rear seat backrest.

If you want to fit a child seat from the “universal (u)” approval category in your vehicle, you must first ensure that it is approved for the

seat position in question. Relevant information is given on the orange ECE approval label of the child seat. Refer to the following table

for the installation options.

Front passenger seat

Rear seats in

Child’s

weight

Child’s

height

Rear seats in the

second seat row

Group

the third seat

row

Front passenger

Front passenger front

airbag deactivated

front airbag activated

up to 10

kg

up to

13 kg

45 to

105 cm

9 to 18

kg

9 to 18

kg

76 to

105 cm

15 to

25 kg

100 to

150 cm

22 to

36 kg

u: universal; u*: universal, only front-facing; x: seat not suitable for securing a child seat of this group.

Securing a child seat using the seat belt

1. Observe the instructions (→ Child seats).

2. When using child seats of groups 0, 0+ or 1 and i-Size child seats for children up to a height of 105 cm (around 3 ft 5 in) on the

rear bench seat, push the rear bench seat back as far as possible (→ Rear bench seat).

3. When using child seats of group 2/3 and i-Size child seats for children from a height of 100 cm (around 3 ft 3 in) on the rear

bench seat, push the rear bench seat to a middle position (→ Rear bench seat).

4. Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural line and is adjusted to the child seat without turning back

on itself. For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the seat belt height adjuster.

5. Fasten the seat belt and guide it through the child seat as described in the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted.

7. Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it down until it audibly engages.

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