Get Safety -> Airbag system Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

Introduction

Airbags are not a replacement for safety belts, which must always be worn.

Airbags can only provide additional protection for vehicle occupants if the seats, safety belts, head restraints and

steering wheel for the driver are adjusted correctly and used.

The airbags will not deploy in all situations where there is visible vehicle damage.

Situations in which airbags will not always deploy:

—If the ignition is switched off during a collision.

—In minor head-on collisions.

—In non-serious side-on collisions.

—In rear-end collisions.

—When the vehicle rolls over.

—In low-speed collisions.

The airbag cannot always prevent injuries, such as swelling, bruises, burns, and abrasions.

WARNING

If there are objects located between vehicle occupants and the airbag deployment zone, they will change the airbag

deployment zone and the risk of injury if the airbag deploys increases. During sudden braking or driving maneuvers

or in the event of an accident, the objects could move into the airbag deployment zone and then be thrown through

the vehicle interior if the airbag deploys.

● Never hold objects in your hands or on your lap while driving.

● Never transport objects on the front passenger's seat.

WARNING

Once the airbags have been deployed, they lose their protective function and must be replaced. If the airbags do

not have their protective function, the risk of injury during sudden braking or driving maneuvers or accidents

increases.

● Have any deployed safety airbags and affected system components replaced immediately with new parts that are

approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle.

● Only have suitably qualified professionals make repairs or modifications to a vehicle. Authorized Volkswagen

dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities have the required tools, diagnostic devices, repair

information, and qualified personnel. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

● Never install airbag components removed from scrap vehicles or from recycling.

● Never modify components of the airbag system.

WARNING

Fine dust and water vapor can develop when the airbags deploy. This is normal and does not indicate a fire in the

vehicle. The fine dust can irritate the skin and mucous membranes in the eyes and can cause breathing problems,

particularly for individuals who have asthma or other respiratory conditions.

● To reduce the risk of breathing problems, exit the vehicle or open the windows or doors for fresh air.

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

anything.

● Flush your eyes and any open wounds with water if dust enters them.

WARNING

Cleaners that contain solvents can make the surface around the airbag installation locations porous. Plastic pieces

that come loose could be thrown through the vehicle interior and cause serious injuries in the event of a collision

with airbag deployment.

● Never treat the instrument panel and the surfaces around the airbag installation locations with cleaners that

contain solvents.

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Indicator light

Function Check

After the ignition is switched on, the yellow indicator light in the instrument cluster display turns on for a brief

function check and turns off after several seconds.

Airbag or Safety Belt Pretensioner Malfunction

The yellow indicator light stays on. There may also be a message in the instrument cluster display.

A malfunction has been detected in at least one of the airbags or safety belt pretensioners.

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

2. Visit an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the airbag

system and safety belt pretensioners checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Airbag or Safety Belt Pretensioner with Diagnostic Device Switched off

After the ignition is switched on, the yellow indicator light turns on for about four seconds and then blinks for

about twelve seconds. There may also be a message in the instrument cluster display.

At least one airbag or safety belt pretensioner has been switched off by a diagnostic device.

1. Visit an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have a check carried

out as to whether the airbag system or safety belt pretensioners need to remain switched off.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

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Installation locations and deployment zones of the airbags

Fig. 1 Installation locations and deployment zones of the airbags.

Installation location

1

2

3

4

Front passenger's front airbag in the instrument panel

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

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

Rear side airbags in the backrest of the outer seats of the rear bench seat(depending on the vehicle

equipment).

5

6

Driver knee airbag in the lower area of the instrument panel(depending on the vehicle equipment)

Driver's front airbag in the steering wheel.

The airbag installation locations are indicated by the word “AIRBAG”.

The white areas shown in the figure are accounted for by the airbags(deployment zone) → fig. 1. Therefore, never

place or attach objects in these areas →

WARNING

.

An airbag deploys within a few milliseconds and at a very high speed. This could result in objects being thrown

through the vehicle interior. This may cause serious injuries.

● Always keep the deployment zones of the airbags clear.

● Never attach objects to the covers or in the deployment zones of airbags.

● Do not tape over or cover the installation locations of the airbags or the surfaces in the deployment zones of the

airbags, or modify them in any other way.

● There should be no people, animals, or objects between the vehicle occupants and the airbag deployment zone.

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Make sure that children and passengers also follow this guideline.

● Do not attach any objects, such as mobile navigation systems, to the windshield above the front airbag on the

passenger's side.

● Only pivot sunshades toward the side windows if no objects such as pens or garage door openers are attached to

the visor.

● Do not attach any sunshades to the side windows that are not specifically approved for use in the vehicle.

● Only hang lightweight clothing from the garment hooks in the vehicle. Never store heavy or sharp-edged objects

in pockets.

● Do not attach any accessories to the doors.

WARNING

An incorrect seating position may prevent the front airbag from functioning properly and cause serious injuries.

● Always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the sides of the outer edge, in the nine o'clock and three

o'clock position.

● Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm(10 inches) between your chest and the center

of the steering wheel. If body characteristics mean that this is not possible, you must contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

● Adjust the front passenger seat so that there is the greatest possible distance between the front passenger and

the instrument panel.

WARNING

Incorrect handling and use of the seats can inhibit the airbags from functioning correctly and cause serious injuries.

● Never remove the front seats from the vehicle or modify parts of them.

● Do not apply excessive force to the backrest bolsters.

● Only use seat covers or protective covers that are specifically approved for use in your vehicle.

● Have any damage to the seat covers or the seam in the airbag areas repaired immediately by suitably qualified

professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

WARNING

An incorrect seating position may prevent the knee airbag from functioning properly and cause serious injuries.

● Push the driver and front passenger seats far enough back such that there is at least 10 cm(approximately

4 inches) of space between the knees and the installation location of the knee airbag. If body characteristics mean

that this is not possible, you must contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

Switching the Front Passenger's Front Airbag On and Off

Fig. 1 In the instrument panel on the passenger's side: key

switch to switch on and off the front passenger's front

airbag.

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The front passenger's front airbag must be switched off when installing a rear-facing child restraint in the front

passenger seat!

Observe country-specific specifications regarding use of child restraints on the front passenger seat .

It is not possible to switch off the front passenger's front airbag in all countries. If there is no key switch in the

vehicle, the front passenger's front airbag can only be deactivated by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Front passenger's front airbag enabled

Fig. 2 In the center console: Indicator light for the

activated front passenger's front airbag (depending on the

country).

The yellow indicator light for the activated front passenger's front airbag comes on for about 60 seconds

after switching on the ignition or after switching on the front passenger's front airbag with the key switch

→ fig. 2 and then automatically turns off.

The front passenger's front airbag is switched on.

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

Front passenger's front airbag switched off

Fig. 3 In the center console: Indicator light for the

deactivated front passenger's front airbag (depending on

the country).

The yellow indicator light stays on→ fig. 3. The front passenger's front airbag is switched off.

1. Check whether the front passenger's front airbag should remain switched off, for example if using a

child restraint in the front passenger seat.

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Switching on the front passenger's front airbag

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Open the front passenger door.

3. Fully fold out the key bit of the vehicle key.

Or: Remove the emergency key from the vehicle key .

4. Insert the key bit into the key switch until you feel resistance for a second time→ fig. 1.

The key bit is not fully inserted when doing so→

.

5. Turn the remote control vehicle key or emergency key to the

6. Pull the vehicle key out of the key switch and fold in the key bit→

position without applying significant force.

.

Or: Pull the emergency key out of the key-switch, and put it back into the remote control vehicle key→

7. Close the front passenger door.

.

The yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG

indicator light will come on and turn off after approximately 60 seconds

(→ Indicator light standard airbag system).

8. Check that the yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator light

airbag system) when the ignition is switched on.

does not come on (→ Indicator light standard

Switching Off the Front Passenger's Front Airbag

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Open the front passenger door.

3. Fully fold out the key bit of the vehicle key.

Or: Remove the emergency key from the vehicle key .

4. Insert the key bit into the key switch until you feel resistance for a second time→ fig. 1.

The key bit is not fully inserted when doing so→

.

5. Turn the remote control vehicle key or emergency key to the

6. Pull the vehicle key out of the key switch and fold in the key bit→

position without applying significant force.

.

Or: Pull the emergency key out of the key-switch, and put it back into the remote control vehicle key→

7. Close the front passenger door.

.

The yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG

indicator light will come on permanently when the ignition is switched

on (→ Indicator light standard airbag system).

How to Recognize that the Front Passenger's Front Airbag is Switched Off

If the front passenger's front airbag is switched off, this is only indicated by the yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG

indicator light being permanently on (→ Indicator light standard airbag system).

If the front passenger's front airbag is deactivated and the yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG

indicator light does not

stay on permanently or comes on together with the yellow indicator light in the instrument cluster display, there

may be a malfunction in the airbag system. Therefore, no child restraint system may be installed on the front

passenger seat for safety reasons. The front passenger's front airbag could be deployed if there is an accident →

.

DANGER

Read and heed the important safety instructions for the front passenger's front airbag .

DANGER

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