Depending on the equipment, a knee airbag is
installed on the driver's side in the lower area of the
instrument panel.
Volkswagen recommends using child seats from its
range of accessories. These seats have been
designed and tested for use in Volkswagen vehicles.
The location of the knee airbag is indicated by the
inscription “AIRBAG” ÿ fig. 44.
For more information on child seats from the
accessory range, contact a Volkswagen dealer or
visit the Volkswagen website.
When deployed, the knee airbag occupies the area
outlined in red (deployment area) ÿ fig. Four. Five.
For this reason, never deposit or fix objects in this
area ÿ .
WARNING
WARNING
If children are not secured in a restraint system,
or not sufficiently, they can be seriously injured or
killed. Therefore, please note the following: · Do not
transport a child under 12 years of age or less than
When triggered, the airbag inflates in milliseconds
at high speed.
· Never use any object, such as a key ring, that
could reach the knee airbag deployment area.
150 cm (approx. 59 inches) in height without using
a suitable child seat. Please note the country-
specific provisions in this regard.
· Never fix objects on the cover of the air
bag for the knees or in the deployment area of
this.
· Always protect children by using a suitable child
seat. The seat must be suitable for the height,
age and weight of the child.
The knee airbag deploys in front
from the knees of the driver and passenger.
Move the driver's and front passenger's seats
as far back as possible so that there is a
minimum distance of 10 cm (approx. 4 inches)
between the knees and the place where the
knee airbag is mounted. If you cannot maintain
this distance due to physical conditions, contact
an appropriately qualified specialist workshop
without fail. Volkswagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
· Never transport several children at the same
time in the same child seat.
· Under no circumstances carry a child or baby in the
lap.
· Never leave a child unattended in the child
seat.
· Never allow children to travel without being
protected by a restraint system, or to stand up
in the vehicle or kneel on the seats while driving,
or to adopt an incorrect position while driving.
This is especially important if the child is traveling
Transporting children safely
in the front passenger seat. If an accident were
to occur, the child could be seriously injured or
cause injury to others.
Introduction to the topic
· In order for the child seat to offer the maximum
possible protection, it is very important that the
Child seats reduce the risk of injury in the event of
seat belt is correctly positioned. Be sure to
an accident. Therefore, always use these seats to
observe the instructions of the child seat
transport children!
manufacturer regarding the correct positioning
of the seat belt. Wearing the seat belt incorrectly
Consider the following:
can cause injuries even in minor accidents.
— Child seats are classified into different groups
depending on the height, age and weight of the
child.
· After an accident, replace the child seats that
were being used at the time of the accident, as
they may have suffered damage that is not
visible to the naked eye.
— There are different fixing systems for fixing child
seats to the vehicle.
For safety reasons, child seats should always be
installed in the rear seat ÿ p. 62.
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child weight
WARNING
Cluster
group 0
Group 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
up to 10kg
Observe the notes and information regarding vehicles in category
up to 13kg
N1 ÿ p. 400, Important information for vehicles in category N1
from 9 to 18kg
from 15 to 25kg
from 22 to 36kg
(light commercial vehicle).
— Weight group 0/0+: From birth to approx. From 18 months
of age, it is most appropriate to use the baby car seats facing
the opposite direction to the direction of travel ÿ fig. 46 from
group 0/0+ or 0/1.
Types of child seats
Note and , at the beginning of this chapter, on page 60.
— Weight group 1: Once the weight limit of the previous
group has been reached, it is most appropriate to use child
seats in group 1 (up to approx. 4 years) and group 1/2 (up to
approx. 7 years). years) with an integrated restraint harness
system.
Only use child seats that are officially approved and suitable for
the child in question.
Regulations on child seats In the countries
that apply the European Union regulations, the regulation
ECE-R 44 or ECE-R 129 applies to child seats. Both regulations
are valid. Child seats approved according to these regulations
carry the orange ECE approval label. The ECE label may
contain, among other things, the following information about
the child seat:
— Weight groups 2/3: Groups 2 and 3 belong
child seats with backs and booster cushions without backs
are included. Back-supported child seats offer greater
protection than backless booster cushions because they have
an integrated seat belt webbing guide and side impact
protectors. Therefore, Volkswagen recommends using child
seats with a backrest. Group 2 child seats are suitable for
children up to approx. 7 years old, and group 3 child seats
are suitable for children aged 7 and over.
— Weight group
— Class by size
— Type approval category (universal, semi-universal, vehicle-
specific or i-Size)
approx.
— Approval number
If a group 2 child seat is used, the fourth child seat attachment
point for the seat belt must also be used, if available. Observe
the instructions for use of the child seat.
For child seats approved according to ECE-R 44, the eight-
digit approval number on the ECE approval label must start with
03 or 04. This indicates that the seat is permitted. .
Not all children will fit in the seat of the weight group to which
they belong and not all child seats are suitable for all vehicles.
Therefore, always check whether the child fits well in the child
seat and whether it can be securely attached to the vehicle.
Older child seats with an approval number beginning with 01
or 02 are no longer permitted.
Child seats by weight groups
Child seats by approval category Child seats can have the
approval category “universal”, “semi-universal”, “specific for a
vehicle” (all according to the ECE-R 44 regulation) or “i-
Size” (according to the regulation ECE R 129).
— Universal: Child seats with “universal” approval can be
installed in all vehicles. No need to refer to any model list. In
the case of universal approval for ISOFIX, the child seat must
additionally be secured with a top attachment belt (Top
Tether).
Fig. 46 Representation of some child seats.
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— Semi-universal: The “semi-universal” approval
requires, in addition to the standard requirements
for universal approval, safety devices for fixing
the child seat that require additional tests. Child
seats with “semi-universal” approval include a list
of vehicle models in which they can be installed.
seat belt height adjuster in the lowest position.
— If you mount the child seat facing in the
in the opposite direction of travel on the front
passenger seat, deactivate the front passenger
airbag.
— If you install the child seat on the front
passenger seat, move this seat all the way back
and raise it as far as it will go. Place the seat back
in the upright position ÿ p. 99.
— Vehicle- specific: Vehicle - specific approval
requires a dynamic test of the child seat for each
vehicle model separately. Child seats with vehicle-
specific approval also include a list of vehicle
models in which they can be installed.
— If you use a child seat from groups 0 to 1 or i-
Size for children under 105 cm (approx. 41
inches) in the rear seat, move this seat all the
way back ÿ p. 103.
— i-Size: Child seats with “i-Size” approval must
meet the assembly and safety requirements
prescribed in regulation ECE-R 129. Manufacturers
of child seats will be able to tell you which seats
have the approval i-Size for this vehicle.
— If you use a group 2/3 or i Size child seat for
children taller than 100 cm (approx. 39 inches)
in the rear seat, move this seat to a central
position ÿ p. 103.
— Always leave sufficient free space around the
child seat. If necessary, adjust the seat in front
accordingly, taking into account the notes on the
Fitting and using a child seat
correct position of the driver's and front passenger's
seats ÿ p. 43.
Note and , at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 60.
— The back of the child seat should be as close as
possible to the back of the vehicle seat. If
Country-specific provisions The rules and
necessary, adjust the inclination of the vehicle
seat back so that the child seat lies completely
regulations for the use of child seats and their
against it. If, after mounting, the child seat touches
the vehicle's headrest and therefore cannot be
attached to the seatback, raise the vehicle's
headrest as far as it will go or remove it and store
it safely in the vehicle ÿ p. 98.
mounting options vary from country to country. Not in
all countries it is allowed to carry children in the
passenger seat. Legal provisions and regulations
always take precedence over the descriptions in this
instruction manual.
Instructions for installing a child seat
Airbag related sticker
When installing a child seat, please observe the
following general instructions. They are valid for all
child seats, regardless of the fixing system they have.
— Read and observe the instructions of the
manufacturer of the child seat ÿ .
— It is best to mount the child seat in the position
behind the front passenger seat so that the child
can get out of the vehicle on the curb side.
Fig. 47 Schematic representation: airbag sticker on
the sun visor.
— Adjust the height of the seat belt so that the
webbing of the seat belt fits the child seat
naturally, without deviating too much.
If a rear-facing child seat is fitted, place the rear
facing
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gen you can consult an updated list of child seats
that are approved.
DANGER
Observe the important safety warnings regarding
the front passenger airbag ÿ p. 56.
DANGER
If a rear-facing child seat is used on the front
passenger seat, the risk of serious, very serious
or fatal injuries to the child in the event of an
accident increases.
Fig. 48 Schematic representation: airbag sticker on
the B-pillar.
· Never use a rear-facing child seat in the
There may be stickers on the vehicle with
important information about the front passenger
airbag. Information may vary by country. The stickers
can be stuck in the following places:
front passenger seat if the front airbag for this
seat is activated.
· Deactivate the front passenger airbag. If the front
passenger airbag cannot be deactivated, do not
use a rear-facing child seat.
— on the driver's sun visor and, if necessary, on the
front passenger ÿ fig. 47;
— on the B-pillar on the passenger side ÿ fig. 48.
· Move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and raise it as far as possible in order
to leave as much distance as possible in
relation to the front passenger airbag.
Before installing a rear-facing child seat, always
observe the warnings ÿ .
Dangers of transporting a child in the front
passenger seat If a rear-facing child seat is used
· Place the back of the vehicle seat in an upright
position.
and the front passenger air bag deploys, this could
cause very serious or fatal injuries ÿ . Only use rear-
· Adjust the height of the seat belt so that the
web of the seat belt fits the child seat
facing child seats
naturally, without deviating too much. If a rear-
facing child seat is fitted, set the seat belt height
adjuster to its lowest position.
the opposite direction of travel on the front passenger
seat if the front airbag for this seat is deactivated ÿ p.
51. Deactivation of the front passenger airbag is
indicated by the PASSENGER AIR BAG control
· Only use child seats that are approved by the
manufacturer for use on front passenger seats
with front and side airbags.
situated in
indicator in the driver's field of vision, which, remains
lit yellow ÿ p. 53.
WARNING
If you use a forward-facing child seat , do not
deactivate the front passenger airbag. When
installing the child seat, keep as much distance as
possible from the front passenger airbag. If the front
passenger airbag is triggered, it can cause serious
injury ÿ .
If the child seat is installed incorrectly, there is a
risk of injury.
· Keep in mind and always follow the instructions
mounting instructions and warnings from the
child seat manufacturer.
Not all child seats are approved for use in the
passenger seat. The child seat must be specially
approved by the manufacturer for use on the
passenger seat of vehicles with front and side airbags.
At Volkswagen dealers
WARNING
If a forward-facing child seat is used on the front
passenger seat, there is a risk of injury.
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· Move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and raise it as far as possible in order
to leave as much distance as possible in relation
to the front passenger airbag.
They fit into some ISOFIX rings that are located
between the bench and the back of the rear seat of
the vehicle (in the side seats)ÿ p. 65. If necessary,
the ISOFIX mounting must be supplemented with a
top mounting belt (Top Tether) or a support leg.
· Place the back of the vehicle seat in an upright
position.
— Three-point seat belt Whenever possible, it is
preferable to secure child seats with the ISOFIX
system than with a three-point seat belt je ÿ p. 67.
· Adjust the height of the seat belt so that the
web of the seat belt fits the child seat
naturally, without deviating too much. If a rear-
facing child seat is fitted, set the seat belt height
adjuster to its lowest position.
Additional fixings:
— Top Tether: The top tether belt is routed over the
rear seat back and attached to an anchorage point
at the rear of the rear seat with a hook ÿ p. 67. The
rings for fixing the Top Tether belt are marked with
the symbol of an anchor.
· Only use a child seat that is approved by the
manufacturer for use on front passenger seats
with front and side airbags.
WARNING
To prevent injury in the event of a deploying head
or side air bag: · Make sure the child is not in the
— Support leg : Some child seats rest on the
floor of the vehicle with a support leg. This leg
prevents the child seat from tipping forward in the
event of an impact. The use of child seats with
kickstands is only permitted on the front passenger
seat and on the second row outboard seats ÿ .
air bag deployment areas ÿ p. 51.
· Do not leave any objects in the side airbag
deployment area.
Recommended systems for attaching child seats
fixing systems
Volkswagen recommends attaching child seats as
Note and , at the beginning of this chapter,
on page 60.
follows:
— Baby seats or child seats facing the opposite
direction of travel: ISO FIX and support leg.
Depending on the country, different fastening systems
are used to mount child seats safely.
— Forward- facing child seats: ISOFIX and Top
Tether and, if necessary, also a kickstand.
Overview of fixing systems
— ISOFIX: ISOFIX is a standardized fastening
system that allows a fast and safe fastening of
child seats in the vehicle. The ISOFIX mounting
establishes a rigid connection between the child
seat and the body.
WARNING
Improper use of the kickstand can cause serious
injury or death.
· Make sure the support leg is installed correctly
and securely.
The child seat has two rigid fixing brackets called
connectors. These connectors
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Attaching a child seat with ISOFIX or i-Size
Please note and
at the beginning of this chapter, on page 60.
Summary table for mounting with ISOFIX or i-Size The
The following table indicates the possibilities of mounting
ISOFIX or i-Size child seats in the corresponding anchorage
points of the different vehicle seats.
marking of the ISOFIX or i-Size anchorage points depends on
the equipment and the country in question.
Seat
Class
Lateral
Central seat
seat of the
Seats in the
third row of
seats
according
to size/
seats in
of the second
row of seats
Cluster
accompany
Orientation
the second
row of seats
iso class
tea
for
FIXED
children
rear
facing
E/R1
X
IL-SU
IL-SU
X
X
Group 0: up to 10 kg
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
orien
E/R1
D/R2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
C/R3
X
X
backwards
rear
D/R2
C/R3
X
X
X
X
facing
X
IL-SU, IUF
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
orien
B/F2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
B1/F2X
A/F3
X
forward
facing
X
X
X
X
X
IL-SU
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
–
Group 2: from 15 to 25 kg
forward
orien
–
IL-SU
Group 3: from 22 to 36 kg
forward
rear
facing
–/R2
i-Size child restraint system
iU
orien
–/B2, F2X
forward
facing
iB
–/B2,B3
booster cushion
forward
— Size class: The specification of the size class
corresponds to the permissible body weight of the child
seat. On child seats with “universal” approval
or “semi-universal”, the size class is indicated on the ECE
approval label. The size class is indicated on the
corresponding child seat.
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— X: Seat not suitable for fixing an ISOFIX or i-Size
child seat from this group.
— IL-SU: Suitable place for mounting a
ISOFIX child seat with “semi-universal”
approval. Observe the vehicle list of the child
seat manufacturer.
— IUF: Seat suitable for mounting an ISOFIX child
seat with “universal” approval.
— iU: Seat suitable for mounting an i-Size child seat
facing forwards or in the opposite direction with
“universal” approval.
— i-UF: Seat suitable for mounting a forward-facing
i-Size child seat with “universal” approval. — iB:
Seat suitable for mounting a forward-facing
Fig. 49 Schematic representation: mounting a child
seat with connectors.
ISOFIX group 2/3 booster cushion and a forward-
facing i-Si ze child seat for children between 100
and 150 cm tall (approx. 39 and 59 inches).
1. Observe and follow the instructions ÿ p. 62.
2. If necessary, remove the protective caps from the
ISOFIX or i-Size anchorage points.
3. Insert the child seat connectors into the ISOFIX or
i-Size anchorages in the direction of the arrow ÿ
fig. 49. The child seat must engage securely and
audibly.
Fitting a child seat with ISOFIX or i-Size The
location of the ISOFIX or i-Size anchorage points is
indicated by a symbol.
4. Pull on both sides of the child seat to check that it
is seated correctly.
Marking of the ISOFIX anchorage points for
child seats in the rear seat.
If the child seat is equipped with a support leg, this
must rest firmly on the floor of the vehicle.
Marking of the i-Size anchorage points for
child seats in the rear seat.
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6. Adjust the back of the rear seat of the vehicle to
the back of the child seat.
Attaching a child seat with the
top attachment belt Top
Tether
7. Guide the upper attachment belt of the child seat
to the rear and hook it into the lashing eye
marked “TOP TETHER” ÿ fig. fifty.
Please note and
at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 60.
8. Tighten the upper tether belt so that the top of
the child seat is against the rear seat back.
WARNING
Only hook the fixing belt into the lashing eyes
provided for this purpose. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
· Only hook the fastening belt of a single child seat
to each tether eye.
· Never hook the fastening belt of a child seat to a
lashing eye.
Fig. 50 At the rear of the second row of seats:
lashing eyes for the upper mounting belt.
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.
In addition to being attached to the ISOFIX
anchorage points, ISOFIX child seats with “universal”
approval must also be attached with a top attachment
belt (Top Tether).
Only hook the fixing belt into the lashing eyes
provided for this purpose. The lashing eyes that
are suitable for attaching the Top Tether belt are
marked with a symbol and, if necessary, with the
inscription “TOP TETHER”.
· Never carry anyone taller than 1.60 m (approx.
63 inches) in the third row of seats.
· Never carry anyone on an elevated cushion.
passenger in the third row of seats if the overall
1. Observe and follow the instructions ÿ p. 62.
height is greater than 1.60 m (approx. 63 inches).
2. If necessary, remove the partition net.
· When closing the trunk lid, be
always be careful with the occupants of the seats
rear.
3. Raise the head restraint of the vehicle seat as
far as it will go or remove it.
4. Position the child restraint centered on the
vehicle seat cushion.
Depending on the country and model, there
may be two or three lashing eyes in the boot
behind the rear seat back.
5. Insert the child seat connectors into the ISOFIX
anchorages in the direction of the arrowÿ p. 65.
The child seat must be castrated safely and
audibly.
Secure a child seat with the seat belt
Note and , at the beginning of this chapter, on page 60.
If you wish to use a child seat with “universal (u)”
approval in the vehicle, make sure it is approved for
the seats in question.
orange ECE approval label on the child seat. In the
following table you can consult the possibilities of
mounting the seat.
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passenger seat
Front passenger
child
Seats in the 2nd
row of seats
Seats in the 3rd row
of seats
Front passenger
airbag activated
Cluster
airbag
deactivated
weight
ford
up to
x
x
x
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
x
x
L
L
L
L
group 0
10kg
up to
or
or
x
x
x
Group 0+
13kg
rear facing
from 9
to 18kg
from 9
forward
facing
Group 1
to 18kg
from
or
Group 2
Group 3
15 to 25kg
from
or
22 to 36kg
u: universal; x: seat not suitable for mounting a child seat in this group; L: suitable for special child seats listed "Child seats according to
specification L".
Securing a child seat with the seat belt
3. If placed in a reclining position, make sure the child has enough
leg room.
1. Observe and follow the instructions ÿ p. 62.
Child seats in accordance with specification L Due to vehicle-
2. Adjust the height of the seat belt so that the web of the
seat belt fits the child seat naturally, without deviating
too much. If a rear-facing child seat is fitted, set the seat
belt height adjuster to its lowest position.
specific construction features, only certain child seats can be
installed in the third row of seats.
In the following list you will find a selection of child seats that
are suitable for mounting in the third row of seats. In case of
doubt, contact a specialized workshop qualified for this.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
3. Attach the seat belt and route it through the child seat per the
seat manufacturer's instructions.
Group I
4. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.
— Britax MultiTech1)
— Chicco Go One
5. Insert the belt tongue into the appropriate seat belt buckle
until it clicks into place.
— Chicco Gro-Up
—Concord Ultimax1)
Child seats of the “semi-universal” category that are secured with
— Baby Comfort Tobi
the seat belt and a support leg are not allowed to be fixed in the
—Maxi-Cosi Tobi
central position of the rear seat.
— Baby Comfort Priori
Additionally if you look at the third row seat
cough:
—Maxi-Cosi Priori
— Baby Comfort Priori SPS
1. Place the second row of seats in the center or forward
— Maxi-Cosi Priori SPS
position ÿ p. 102.
— Baby Comfort Opal
2. If necessary, remove the head restraint ÿ p. 106.
—Maxi-Cosi Opal
— Romer Duo
— Römer Versafix
1) Direction of travel: forward facing only.
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— Romer Eclipse
— Römer Evolva
—Kiddy Cruiser pro2)
—Kiddy Smartfix2)
— Romer King II
— Baby Comfort RodiFix2)
— Römer King II LS
— Romer King II ATS
— Maxi-Cosi RodiFix2)
— Baby Comfort RodiFix Air protect2)
Group II
— Maxi-Cosi RodiFix Air protect2)
— Baby Comfort Rodi XP2)
— Britax MultiTech1)
— Maxi-Cosi Rodi XP2)
— Baby Comfort Rodi XR2)
— Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR2)
— Baby Comfort Rodi SPS2)
— Maxi-Cosi Rodi SPS2)
— Römer Evolva1)
Group II/III
— Chicco OASYS 23 Fix Plus evo2)
— Chicco Gro-Up3)
— Chicco YOUUniverse2)
— Concord Transformer T3)
—Concord Transformer Pro3)
—Concord Transformer XT3)
—Concord Transformer XT Pro3)
—Concord Vario3)
— Römer KidFix XP SICT2)
— Römer KidFix XP2)
— Römer KidFix SL SICT2)
— Römer KidFix SL2)
—Kiddy Guardian fix Pro2)
—Kiddy Guardian Pro2)
—Kiddy Guardian fix 32)
—Kiddy Cruiser fix 32)
— Römer Kid II2)
— Römer Discovery SL2)
—Takata Maxi
3. Engage the electronic parking brake.
co.
In case of emergency
4. Put the gear lever in neutral or the selector lever in the P
Take the pertinent security
position.
measures for your person and
5. Turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition
the vehicle
hard lock ÿ p. 154.
6. Get all the occupants out of the vehicle and take them to
Observe the legal provisions regarding the marking of a
immobilized vehicle. In many countries it is mandatory, e.g. For
guard fence. Please note the country-specific regulations
a safe place away from road traffic, e.g. e.g. behind the
example, switch on the emergency flashers and use a reflective
regarding the use of reflective vests.
vest.
tant.
7. When leaving the vehicle, never leave any keys
checklist
of it inside.
For your own safety and that of your companions, take into
8. To warn other road users of the presence of the vehicle, place
account the following points in the order indicated ÿ :
the warning triangle.
1. Place the vehicle on suitable ground and at a safe distance
9. Allow the engine to cool down sufficiently and, if necessary,
from road traffic ÿ .
call for help from personnel
2. Switch on the emergency flashers ÿ p. 14.
1) Direction of travel: forward facing only.
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3) Up to a height of 140 cm (approx. 55 inches).
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