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.
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