injury in the event of an accident
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Seat position
WARNING
Danger of serious head injury. If people taller
than 1.60 m (approx. 63 inches) travel in the third
row of seats, they could sustain serious head injuries
in an accident.
Introduction to the topic
Number of seats
The vehicle has 5 or 7 seats depending on the
equipment.
· Never transport anyone with a height
greater than 1.60 m (approx. 63 inches) in the
third row of seats.
All seats are equipped with a seat belt.
· When closing the trunk lid, be
5 seats
7 seats
always be careful with the occupants of the seats
rear.
2
3
2
Seats in the
front
Seats in the
2nd row of seats
Seats in the
2
3
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Correct position in the seat
3rd row of seats
Please note on
page 43.
at the beginning of this chapter,
,
Sitting in the wrong position considerably reduces
the protective function of the seat belt and can result
in serious or even fatal injuries. The risk of serious or
fatal injury is particularly increased if a deploying
airbag strikes an improperly seated vehicle occupant.
The driver is responsible for all persons, especially
children, transported in the vehicle.
WARNING
Sitting in the wrong position in the vehicle can
increase the risk of serious injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop, sudden maneuvering,
collision or accident, and if the air bags deploy.
Fig. 28 Schematic representation: correct distance
between the driver and the steering wheel, correct
positioning of the seat belt and correct adjustment of the
head restraint.
· Before starting the journey, all the occupants
must always sit in the correct position and
maintain it throughout the journey. This also
applies to putting on the seat belt.
The correct positions for the driver and passengers
are indicated below.
Those people who cannot adopt a correct position
due to some physical condition should consult a
duly qualified specialized workshop about the
possibility of making special modifications. The seat
belt and airbags only offer optimal protection if you
sit in the correct position. Volkswagen recommends
going to a Volkswagen dealer for this.
· Never transport a number of people greater than
the number of seats with the vehicle's seat belt.
· Never tilt the seat back excessively backwards.
· While walking, always keep your feet on the
footrest area. Never put them on, e.g. For
example, on the seat or on the instrument panel
and never take them out of the window.
Otherwise, the airbag and the seat belt will not
only be unable to offer any protection, but may
also increase the risk of
For your own safety and to reduce injuries in the event
of a sudden stop or accident, Volkswagen recommends
the following settings:
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Seat position
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Valid for all occupants of the vehicle:
Seat belts
— Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of
the head restraint is level with the top of the
head, but never below the eyes. Always keep
the back of your head as close as possible to the
headrest ÿ fig. 28.
Introduction to the topic
In a sudden stop or accident, properly positioned
seat belts keep the occupants of the vehicle in the
correct position, offering them the maximum possible
protection.
— If you are short, lower the headrest as far as it
will go even if your head is below the top edge
of the headrest.
WARNING
— If you are tall, raise the headrest as far as it will
go.
Not wearing a seat belt or wearing it incorrectly
can increase the risk of serious injury or death.
— Always keep your feet on the footrest area.
— Fasten and put on the seat belt as
correctly ÿ p. 44.
· Before starting the walk, always sit down
Prepare in the correct position, always wear the
seat belt corresponding to your seat correctly
and always wear it correctly throughout the
journey.
The following also applies to the driver:
— If the vehicle is equipped with head restraints
lengthwise adjustable, move the headrest as
close as possible to the rear of the head
za.
· Before starting out and during the journey, secure
children with a restraint system suitable for their
weight and height with the seat belt correctly
positioned ÿ p. 60.
— Adjust the seat so that there is a distance of at
least 25 cm (approx. 10 inches) between the
steering wheel and the sternum ÿ fig. 28 A and
· Always insert the belt tongue only into the seat
belt buckle of the corresponding seat and
so that you can hold the steering wheel with
both hands on the sides, on the outside, with
your arms slightly bent.
engage it correctly. Using the belt buckle for
another seat reduces the protective function of
the seat belt and may cause serious injury.
— The steering wheel should always point in the direction of the
thorax, never towards the face.
— Position the seat back almost upright so that your
Never remove your seat belt during
back rests completely on it.
during the march
· Use one seat belt per occupant.
— Adjust the seat so that you can fully depress the
pedals with your knees slightly bent and that
there is a distance between the knee area and
the instrument panel of at least 10 cm (approx. 4
· Never carry a child or baby on your lap or fasten
them with the same seat belt you are wearing.
.
inches) ÿ fig. 28B
· Do not circulate with thick and loose clothing
gadas, p. For example, a coat over a jacket, as
they make it more difficult to fit the seat belt
correctly and thus reduce its protective capacity.
— Adjust the seat height so that it reaches the
highest point of the steering wheel.
The following also applies to the accompanying person:
— If the vehicle is equipped with head restraints
lengthwise adjustable, move the headrest as
WARNING
close as possible to the rear of the head
za.
Damaged seat belts increase the risk of serious
injury or death. If the fabric of the belt or other
parts of it are damaged, the belt could break in the
event of an accident or sudden braking.
— Position the seat back almost upright so that your
back rests completely on it.
· Never pinch the seat belt in the door or seat
mechanism, as this may cause damage.
— Move the seat as far back as possible so that the
airbag can best protect you if it is deployed.
· In case of damage to the fabric, to the joints, to
the automatic winder or to the closing module
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