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Correct and safe -> Sitting safely for Your Volkswagen Virtus 4 Door First Generation (2018-2023)

— If battery acid comes into contact with skin, wash  
the affected area with water for a few minutes.  
Seek medical attention immediately.  
— Check the seat belts, their locks and attachment  
points for damage.  
— Do not leave any objects in the driver's footwell.  
They can get into the pedal area and restrict the  
pedal control.  
— Should electrolyte get into your eyes, rinse them  
immediately with water. Seek medical attention  
immediately.  
— Always fix the floor mats securely in the driver's  
pedal area.  
— Do not charge a frozen or thawed 12V vehicle  
battery. Replace a frozen 12V vehicle battery.  
— Wear footwear that does not interfere with the  
safe operation of the pedals.  
— Do not use a damaged 12V vehicle battery.  
— Risk of short circuit Do not connect the poles of  
the 12V vehicle battery.  
Sitting safely  
For the safety of the occupants and to reduce the  
risk of injury in the event of an accident, follow the  
instructions below:  
Using vehicle electrical sock-  
ets  
— Adjust the seat backrests to an upright position so  
that the whole of your back rests on them. If the  
front passenger seat backrest has been folded  
forward, only the seat behind the driver's seat  
may be used for transporting passengers.  
Incorrect use of the sockets can lead to life-threat-  
ening electric shock or fire.  
— The sockets can become warm during operation.  
Do not touch the sockets that have become  
warm.  
— Engage the rear seat backrests correctly.  
— Protect the sockets from liquids.  
— Adjust the height-adjustable headrest so that the  
top of the headrest is as close as possible to the  
top of the head.  
— If fluid does enter the power socket, dry it out  
completely before reusing.  
— Do not insert any objects into the socket contacts.  
— The headrest on the occupied rear seat should not  
be in the lower position, but the upper edge of  
the headrest should be at the same height as the  
top of the head.  
Before your journey  
— Keep your feet in the footwell.  
— Use the entire seat.  
Adults and children, cargo and objects – everything  
has its place in the vehicle. Follow the instructions  
below to insure optimal occupant protection in the  
event of an accident.  
— Do not lean forward or sit to the side.  
— Do not place any limbs out the window.  
Before you set off  
— Ensure that you have a good view of outside the  
vehicle. Attach the navigation system or other ex-  
ternal devices so that they do not obstruct your  
view.  
— Adjust the rear-view mirrors.  
— Close all doors, the bonnet and the boot lid.  
— Assume the correct sitting position, adjust the  
seats correctly and fasten the seat belt properly.  
Tell your fellow passengers to do the same.  
— Adjust the driver's seat longitudinally so that the  
pedals can be easily reached with slightly bent  
legs.  
— Always keep your seat belt on while driving.  
— Only one person can be secured with one seat  
belt.  
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance  
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— Make sure that the seat belts are not trapped,  
e.g.in the door or in the seat.  
between the steering wheel and the breastbone is  
at least. 25 cm.  
Using vehicle electrical sockets  
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— Adjust the angle of the backrest so that your  
hands rest on the top of the steering wheel with  
your arms slightly bent.  
— Move the passenger seat back as far as possible.  
The front passenger must maintain a distance  
from the dashboard at least 25 cm.  
Correct belt webbing arrange-  
ment  
— For pregnant women, the lap belt part must be as  
low as possible on the pelvis, so that there is no  
pressure on the abdomen.  
The webbing arrangement is extremely important to  
ensure that the seat belts offer the best possible  
protection.  
Correct steering wheel posi-  
tion  
Incorrect steering wheel position can lead to serious  
injuries to the arms, hands and head if the airbag de-  
ploys.  
— The shoulder belt must run down the centre of  
the shoulder, not across the neck.  
— The shoulder belt must fit snugly against the body  
and must not lead over multi-layered loose cloth-  
ing.  
— The lap belt part must be placed in front of the  
pelvis and fit tightly.  
— The webbing must not be pinched or twisted or  
rub against sharp edges.  
— Hold the steering wheel with both hands on the  
outer edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” posi-  
tion.  
— The webbing must not pass over solid or fragile  
objects under clothing, such as a key ring, etc.  
— The tongue may only be inserted into the buckle  
of the associated seat.  
Securing children properly  
— The webbing must be tight. Therefore, do not at-  
tach clamps or similar items to the webbing to  
adjust the seat belt according to body size.  
— Do not carry a child on your lap, and do not secure  
the child and yourself with one seat belt.  
— Only transport children in a suitable child  
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Children under 150 cm tall will not be properly pro-  
tected without a child seat. Children who have been  
inadequately secured can be thrown through the ve-  
hicle in the event of an accident or a sudden ma-  
noeuvre. This can result in life-threatening injuries  
to yourself and other occupants.  
If children lean forward or assume an incorrect sit-  
ting position during the journey, they are more likely  
to be injured in the event of an accident. This is es-  
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