Get Safety -> In case of an emergency Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

Securing the belt guide loop

You can use the belt guide loop to optimize seat belt routing in the shoulder area→ fig. 2.

1. Secure the belt guide loop on the window side to the side head restraint using the push-button.

2. Unlock the top push-button on the belt guide loop.

3. Guide the seat belt under the side head restraint through the belt loop.

4. Lock the push-button again.

WARNING

Incorrect safety belt positioning can cause serious injuries in the event of an accident or during sudden braking or

driving maneuvers.

● Ensure your safety belt is positioned correctly.

● Place the shoulder portion of the safety belt over the center of your shoulder, and never under your arm or across

your neck.

● Lay the safety belt flat and securely on the upper part of the body and pelvis. Retighten the belt if necessary.

● Ensure the lap section of the safety belt lies across your lap and never over your stomach.

Securing yourself and the vehicle

Follow all legal regulations regarding securing a vehicle during a breakdown. For example, in many countries you

must switch on the emergency flashers and wear a reflective vest (→ Emergency equipment).

Checklist of what to do in the event of a breakdown

For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, follow the points below in the order they are given:

1. Park your vehicle a safe distance from traffic and on suitable ground. Observe all important information on

parking when doing so → , (→ Parking).

2. Switch on the emergency flashers (→ Center console).

3. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from traffic and move to a safe area, such as

behind a guard rail. Follow the local regulations regarding wearing a reflective vest.

4. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the vehicle.

5. Observe the safety instructions (→ In the engine compartment).

6. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Volkswagen recommends contacting the Volkswagen emergency assistance service.

When the emergency flashers are switched on, for example while towing the vehicle, you can indicate any turns or

lane changes using the turn signal lever. The emergency flashers will stop temporarily.

Read and observe the important information about towing (→ Vehicle towing).

WARNING

A stalled vehicle increases the risk of a crash that could cause injury to you, your vehicle occupants, or others on the

road.

● Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

● Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic.

● Switch on the emergency flashers.

● Never leave any persons, particularly children or people requiring assistance, in the vehicle. This is especially true

when the doors are locked. Individuals locked in the vehicle could be exposed to very high or very low

temperatures.

WARNING

Exhaust system components will become very hot. This can result in fires and serious injuries.

● Never park the vehicle in such a way so that any exhaust system components could come into contact with

flammable materials under the vehicle such as dry grass or fuel.

NOTICE

Pushing the vehicle by hand may cause damage to the vehicle, such as deformation or detachment of attachments.

● When pushing the vehicle by hand, make sure that you do not apply any pressure to the taillights, large sheet

metal surfaces and side or rear spoilers.

Checklist of what to do after an accident

In the event of an accident, for your own safety and the safety of your passengers, follow the points below in the

order in which they are given:

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Switch on the emergency flashers (→ Center console).

3. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the vehicle.

4. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from traffic and move to a safe area, such as

behind a guard rail. Provide first aid and follow the local regulations regarding wearing a reflective vest.

5. Report the accident to the fire department.

6. Wait at the location of the accident for the rescue services to arrive.

Switch on the emergency flashers in the following situations, for example:

—To warn traffic behind your vehicle if the traffic ahead slows suddenly or you reach the end of a traffic jam.

—If there has been an accident.

—If the vehicle malfunctions.

—When towing the vehicle.

Always follow the applicable local requirements for use of the emergency flashers.

If the emergency flashers do not work, others on the road must be informed about the stalled vehicle in some other

way that meets the applicable legal regulations.

The 12 V vehicle battery will drain if the emergency flashers remain on for a long period of time, even if the

ignition is switched off.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the brake lights may blink quickly if you brake hard while driving at speeds

above approx. 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph) or brake the vehicle to a complete stop. This is done to warn traffic

behind your vehicle. If the braking continues, the emergency flashers will switch on automatically when the

vehicle speed is below approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph). The emergency flashers will switch off automatically

when you accelerate.

Emergency equipment

First aid kit

Depending on the country and the vehicle equipment, a first aid kit may be stored in a foam piece under the front or

rear section of the luggage compartment floor.

The first aid kit must meet the legal regulations.

—Note the expiration date of the contents.

—Replace contents after use, if necessary, and put the first aid kit securely back into place.

Warning triangle

Fig. 1 In the trunk lid: Holder for the warning triangle.

Depending on the country and the vehicle equipment, the warning triangle may be located in the trunk lid.

1. With the trunk lid open, turn the holder lock 90° counterclockwise in the direction of the arrow→ fig. 1.

2. Open the holder and remove the sleeve of the warning triangle.

3. After use, store the warning triangle back in the sleeve, insert the sleeve back into the holder and lock it.

The warning triangle must meet the legal regulations.

Reflective vest

Depending on the vehicle equipment and country of use, the safety vest may be in a storage compartment in the

front door trim panel or in the glove compartment (→ Driver door) (→ Passenger’s side).

The reflective vest must meet the legal regulations.

Fire extinguisher

Depending on the vehicle equipment and country of use, a fire extinguisher may be located in a holder in the footwell

under the front passenger seat.

The fire extinguisher must meet the legal regulations, always be ready to operate, and be checked regularly – see

inspection seal on the fire extinguisher.

WARNING

Objects that are loose or secured incorrectly can be thrown around the vehicle interior during sudden driving or

braking maneuvers or in a collision and cause serious injuries.

● Always position the first aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher securely in the holders provided in the

vehicle.

● Store the reflective vest in a storage compartment so that it is easy to access.

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