—In vehicles with head restraints that are adjustable longitudinally, position the head restraint as close as possible to the back of your
head.
—Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.
—Push the front passenger seat into the rear half of the adjustment range so that the airbag can provide maximum protection if it is
deployed.
If worn properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sitting position during an accident or braking manoeuvre,
providing maximum protection.
WARNING
Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries.
● Before every trip, each vehicle occupant must adopt the correct sitting position, correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to their
seat and keep it fastened properly throughout the trip.
● Before every journey and while the vehicle is in motion, secure all children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for
their weight and height. They must also wear correctly fastened seat belts .
● Insert the latch plate only into the belt buckle of the corresponding seat and make sure that the latch plate engages securely.
Using a buckle that does not belong to the seat that you are occupying reduces the level of protection and can lead to severe
injuries.
● Never unfasten the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.
● Never allow more than one person to share the same seat belt.
● Never transport children or babies on your lap and never secure them using the same seat belt as another person.
● Never travel wearing loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket). This could prevent the seat belts from fitting and
functioning properly.
WARNING
Damaged seat belts increase the risk of serious or fatal injuries. If the belt webbing or any other part of the seat belt becomes
damaged, the seat belt may tear during an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.
● Never damage the belt by trapping it in the door or in the seat mechanism.
● If the belt webbing, belt connections, belt retractor or seat belt buckle become damaged, the seat belt or belt attachment element
in question must be replaced immediately by a suitably qualified workshop. The suitably qualified workshop must use correct spare
parts that are compatible with the vehicle, equipment level and model year. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised
Volkswagen repairer.
● Never try to repair, modify or remove the seat belts or belt attachment elements yourself. All repairs to the seat belts, belt
retractors and buckles must be carried out by a suitably qualified workshop. The correspondingly qualified workshop must replace
the seat belt only with a seat belt that is approved for the seat in question. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised
Volkswagen repairer.
● Have seat belts that have been subjected to stress and stretched during an accident replaced by a suitably qualified workshop.
Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent
damage. Also check the anchorages of the seat belts.
WARNING
Using seat belts incorrectly increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries.
● Regularly check to ensure that the seat belt and its related parts are in perfect condition.
● Always keep the seat belts clean.
● Avoid allowing foreign bodies or liquids to enter the seat belt buckle slots and belt buckles. This could prevent the seat belt buckle
slots, belt buckles and seat belts from working properly.
● Never trap the seat belt. Never damage the belt or allow it to rub against sharp edges.
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