— Depending on the equipment, automatic closing of the
system cannot avoid a collision. The system cannot replace
the driver's attention.
glass roof and the windows until there is only one crack.
· Always adapt the speed and the safety distance with respect
to the preceding vehicle depending on the visibility,
weather, road and traffic conditions.
Settings in the infotainment system
Depending on the equipment, settings can be made in the
infotainment system for proactive occupant protection.
· The system cannot always recognize objects.
The proactive occupant protection does not reac
Select the Vehicle Settings menu and make the settings in
It does not work in front of people or animals, nor in
front of objects that are crossed transversally or that
are difficult to detect.
the Proactive Occupant Protection submenu .
Proactive occupant protection is activated again each time
the ignition is switched on.
· Reflective objects, e.g. For example, guardrails, tunnel
entrances, heavy rain and ice can impair the performance
of proactive occupant protection and thus the ability to
detect the risk of a collision.
The setting cannot be carried out if the proactive occupant
protection has already been adapted to the special configuration
of the vehicle.
Adjustment in driving profile selection In vehicles
with driving profile selection, proactive occupant protection
adapts to the special vehicle configuration of the corresponding
profile.
· It may happen that the system activates falsely.
WARNING
If the driver is distracted it can lead to an accident and injury.
limited operation
In the following situations proactive occupant protection is
not available or only to a limited extent:
· Never make adjustments to the infotainment system while
driving.
— If the ESC, the seat belt tensioners ÿ p. 44 or the
airbag control unit ÿ p. 53 do not work correctly.
airbag system
— If ASR or ESC is off and when driving in reverse ÿ p. 201.
— If there is a fault in the emergency braking assistant
Introduction to the topic
The vehicle is equipped with frontal airbags for the driver and
(Front Assist) ÿ p. 171.
front passenger. Frontal air bags can provide additional protection
— If there is a fault in the change assistant
for the thorax and head of the driver and front passenger when
rril (Side Assist) ÿ p. 181.
the seat, seat belts, head restraints, and steering wheel (for the
driver) are properly adjusted and used properly. . Airbags are
Problems and solutions If
only designed to offer additional protection. Airbags are not a
proactive occupant protection is not working properly, the
substitute for seat belts, which must always be worn, even when
message Proactive occupant protection not available or
the front seats are equipped with front airbags.
Proactive occupant protection: Limited function is
permanently displayed on the instrument panel display.
Go to a specialized workshop and have the system checked.
WARNING
WARNING
Never rely solely on the air bag system to protect you.
The intelligent technology of proactive occupant protection
cannot overcome the limits imposed by the laws of physics
and only works within the limits of the system. Never let the
increased comfort provided by Proactive Occupant Protection
induce you to take any risk that compromises safety. He
When triggered , airbags only offer one function
additional protective action.
The airbag system offers the best protection
tion, reducing the risk of injury, in combination with
properly fitted seat belts ÿ p. 44.
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· 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. This applies to all occupants of the
vehicle and also for urban journeys.
WARNING
When the airbags are deployed, fine dust and
vapor may be released. This is normal and does
not mean that a fire has occurred in the vehicle.
· Fine dust can irritate the skin and mucous
membranes of the eyes, as well as cause
breathing difficulties, especially in people who
have or have had asthma or other respiratory
deficiencies. To reduce breathing difficulties,
get out of the vehicle or open the windows or
doors to get fresh air.
WARNING
The risk of injury from deploying air bags is
increased if there is an object between the vehicle
occupants and the air bag deployment area. In this
case, the airbag deployment zone is modified or
objects are thrown against the body.
· If you have been in contact with dust, wash your
hands and face with mild soap and water before
eat.
· Never carry objects in your hands or in your
I gaze during the march.
· Avoid getting dust in eyes or open wounds.
· Never carry objects on the front passenger seat.
In the event of sudden braking or a sudden
manoeuvre, objects could enter the airbag
deployment area and, if they were to go off, be
thrown dangerously out of the passenger
compartment.
· If the powder comes into contact with the eyes,
rinse them with water.
WARNING
Do not allow the occupants of the
front and side rear seats and the airbag
deployment area from other people, animals or
objects.
Make sure this is true for all occupants of the
vehicle, including children.
If cleaning agents with solvents are used, the
surfaces of the airbag modules become porous.
In the event of an accident with an airbag triggering,
plastic parts could detach and cause serious
injuries.
· Never use products containing solvents to
clean the instrument panel and the surfaces
of the airbag modules.
WARNING
The airbags only activate once and if they do,
the system must be replaced.
Types of front passenger airbag
systems
· Have any inflated airbags and affected system
parts replaced immediately with new parts
authorized by Volkswagen for this vehicle.
Please note on
page 53.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
· Only have repairs and modifications to be carried
out on the vehicle carried out by specialized
workshops. Specialized workshops have the
diagnostic equipment, repair information and
tools that are required, as well as qualified
personnel.
Volkswagen vehicles are equipped with one of the
following front passenger airbag systems.
Depending on the equipment, an airbag system or
an airbag system with deactivation of the front
passenger airbag may be installed .
· Never fit air-cooled parts to the vehicle.
bags disassembled from vehicles at the end of
their useful life or from recycling plants.
Airbag system
The front passenger airbag can only be deactivated
in a specialist workshop.
· Never modify any component of the airbag
system.
Airbag system features:
— Front passenger airbag in the instrument panel
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— Control indicator on the instrument panel display
in the center console switches off
automatically after approx. 60 seconds after
switching on the ignition or after activating the
front passenger airbag with the key switch ÿ
Airbag system with front passenger airbag
deactivation
.
fig. 41
The front passenger airbag can be deactivated
manually with a key switch ÿ p. 58.
If, with the front passenger airbag deactivated , the
PASSEN GER AIR BAG control indicator in the
upper part of the center console does not stay on
or comes on together with the
control indicator in the instrument panel display, it
may be that there is a fault in the airbag system ÿ .
Front passenger airbag deactivation airbag system
features:
— Front passenger airbag in the instrument panel
— Control indicator on the instrument panel display
WARNING
If there is a malfunction in the air bag system, the
air bag may not deploy correctly, may not deploy at
all, or may deploy unexpectedly, which could result
in death or serious injury.
in
— PASSENGER AIR BAG control test
center console
in the
— Control indicator PASSENGER AIR BAG
center console
— Key switch on the passenger side, on the side of
the instrument panel (can only be seen with the
door open).
· Have the airbag system checked immediately by
a specialist workshop.
· Never use a child seat in the
passenger seat. If one is mounted, remove it!
The front passenger airbag could be triggered in
the event of an accident, even if it is faulty.
Control witness
Please note on
page 53.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
Problems and solutions
Please note on
page 53.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
Fault in the airbag system or in the seat
belt pretensioners
The yellow control indicator comes on and stays
on. Additionally, a message may be displayed on
the instrument cluster display.
An anomaly has been detected in the operation of at
Fig. 41 On the roof console: front passenger airbag
least one airbag or one belt pretensioner.
deactivation or activation control light.
— Visit a specialized workshop.
— Have the air bag system and seat belt tensioners
checked.
When the ignition is switched on, it lights up briefly
Keep the yellow control indicator on the
Airbag system or seat belt pretensioners
deactivated with a diagnostic unit
instrument panel display in mind as a function
check and it goes off after a few seconds.
After switching on the ignition, the yellow control
lamp lights up for approx. 4 seconds, then flashes for
approx. 12 seconds.
Additionally, a message may be displayed on the
instrument panel display.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated. The yellow control light in
the center console comes on and stays on ÿ
.
fig. 41 The front passenger airbag is activated.
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At least one airbag or seat belt pretensioner has been
deactivated with diagnostic equipment.
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— Visit a specialized workshop.
Two with knee airbags protect the driver's knee area.
— Have it checked whether the airbag system or
seat belt pretensioners should remain deactivated.
The most important factors for airbag deployment
are the type of accident, the angle of collision, the
speed of the vehicle, and the nature of the object
the vehicle collides with. Therefore, the airbags do
not deploy in any collision that causes noticeable
damage to the vehicle.
Front passenger airbag deactivated
The yellow control light that indicates that the
front passenger air bag is deactivated comes on
and stays on.
The airbag system is triggered based on the degree
of deceleration experienced by the vehicle as a result
of an impact and recorded by an electronic control
unit. If the deceleration degree value is below the
reference value programmed in the control unit, the
airbags will not deploy even though the vehicle may
suffer significant damage due to an accident.
The front passenger airbag has been deactivated.
— Check whether the front passenger airbag
should remain deactivated, e.g. eg when using a
child seat on the front passenger seat.
Damage sustained to the vehicle in an accident,
its absence or the cost of repairing it, are not
necessarily any indication of whether or not an
airbag should have been deployed. Since collisions
can occur in many different situations, it is impossible
to define a palette of speeds and reference values.
For this reason it is not possible to cover all types of
collisions and angles of collision imaginable that
would cause the deployment of airbags. Some
important factors for the airbags to be triggered are
the nature of the object (hard or soft) against which
the impact occurs, the angle of collision and the
speed of the vehicle.
Active front passenger airbag
The yellow control lamp indicating that the front
passenger air bag is activated comes on for
approx. 60 seconds after switching on the ignition
or after activating the front passenger airbag with
the key switch.
The front passenger airbag has been activated.
— Check if the front passenger airbag
it should stay on.
The airbags only supplement the function of the
three-point seatbelts in certain accidents where the
deceleration of the vehicle is high enough for the
airbags to deploy. The airbags only trigger once and
only under certain circumstances. The seat belts are
Description and operation of
the airbags
Please note on
page 53.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
always there to offer your protection in those
situations where the airbags should not be deployed
or have already done so. For example, when a
vehicle, after a first collision, collides with another or
is hit by another.
The airbag can protect the occupants of the vehicle
in the event of frontal and side collisions by
cushioning their displacement in the direction of the
impact.
When an airbag is deployed, a gas generator inflates
it. In this way, the covers of the corresponding air
bag are broken and it is deployed, exerting great
force and in a matter of thousandths of a second, in
its respective deployment area. When the occupant,
with the seatbelt on, dives into the deployed airbag,
gas is released from the airbag to brake it and
cushion the blow. This can reduce the risk of serious
or fatal injury. Other types of injuries cannot be ruled
out, such as swellings, bruises, bruises or bruises,
due to the effect of the airbag when it is fired. When
the airbag deploys when triggered, frictional heat
may also be produced.
The airbag system is part of the vehicle's general
passive safety system. The airbag system can only
provide optimum protection in combination with
correctly worn seat belts and correct posture of the
occupants ÿ p. 42.
Vehicle Security System Components
Together, the following vehicle equipment constitutes
the vehicle safety system to reduce the risk of
serious injury and death. Some equipment may not
already be mounted on the vehicle because it is
optional or not available in some countries.
Airbags do not protect the arms or the lower part
of the body. Exception: In vehicles equipped
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— Optimized seat belts in all
plazas
Airbags frontales
— Pretensioners on the seat belts of the
driver and front passenger and, if applicable,
those of the side rear seats
Please note on
page 53.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
— Force limiters on the driver's and front passenger's
seat belts and, if necessary, those of the rear
outboard seats
— Front seat belt height adjusters
— Warning lamp and, if necessary, indication of the
status of the seat belts
— Driver and front passenger airbags
only the road
— Side airbags for the driver, for the front passenger
and, if necessary, for the side rear seats
— Head airbags on both sides of the vehicle
Fig. 42 Location and deployment area of the driver's
front airbag.
— If necessary, driver's knee airbag
tor
— Airbag control indicator
in
— PASSENGER AIR BAG control indicator
in the upper part of the center console
in
— PASSENGER AIR BAG control indicator
in the upper part of the center console
— Control units and sensors
— Height-adjustable, optimized antiwhiplash headrests
— Adjustable steering column
— If necessary, anchorage points for child seats on
the rear outboard seats and on the front passenger
seat
— If applicable, attachment points for the top
attachment belt (Top Tether) of the child seats
Fig. 43 Location and deployment area of the front
passenger airbag.
In combination with the seat belts, the front airbag
system offers additional protection for the head and
chest area of the driver and front passenger in the
event of serious frontal collisions. Always keep as
much distance as possible from the front airbag ÿ p.
42. In the event of a deployment, the front airbags can
then fully deploy and offer maximum protection.
Situations in which the front, side, head, and
knee air bags will not deploy:
— The ignition is currently switched off
of a collision.
— The measured deceleration is too low for the control
unit in the event of a collision at the front of the
vehicle.
— In the event of a minor side collision.
— In the event of a rear-end collision.
— In the event of a vehicle overturning.
The driver's front airbag is housed in the steering
wheel ÿ fig. 42, and that of the passenger, on the
instrument panel ÿ fig. 43. Its location is indicated by
the inscription “AIRBAG”.
— The impact speed is lower than the reference
value programmed in the control unit.
When deployed, the frontal airbags occupy the areas
outlined in red (deployment area). For this reason,
never place or fix objects on these
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zones ÿ . Factory-fitted accessories are never within the
range of the driver and front passenger frontal air bags.
Activating and deactivating
the front passenger airbag
Please note on
page 53.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
DANGER
When triggered, the airbag inflates in milliseconds at
high speed.
· Always leave the deployment area of the front airbags
free.
· Never attach any object, such as a drink holder or
phone holder, to the covers or in the deployment
area of the airbag modules.
· Do not allow other people, animals or objects to come
between the occupants of the front seats and the
airbag deployment areas. Make sure this is true for
all occupants of the vehicle, including children.
Fig. 44 In the instrument panel on the passenger
side: key switch for deactivating and activating the front
passenger airbag.
· Do not attach any objects, e.g. For example, a device
portable navigation, in the area of the windscreen
located above the front passenger airbag.
If you attach a rear-facing child seat to the front
passenger seat, be sure to deactivate the front
passenger airbag!
· Do not glue or dress or modify in any way the steering
wheel padding plate or the foam surface of the front
air bag module located in the instrument panel on
the passenger side.
Activate front passenger airbag
— Switch off the ignition.
— Open the passenger door.
WARNING
— Remove the emergency key from the vehicle key.
hiculus
The front airbags deploy in front of the steering wheel
ÿ fig. 42 and the instrument panel ÿ fig. 43.
— Insert the blade of the emergency key up to the
second socket of the key switch located on the
instrument panel ÿ fig. 44. Approximately half of the
· While driving, always hold the steering wheel by the
bit is then inside the switch dor ÿ .
sides, on the outside, with your hands in the position
equivalent to 9 and 3 o'clock.
— Without exerting much force, turn the bit to the posi
· Adjust the driver's seat so that there is a minimum
distance of 25 cm between the chest and the
center of the steering wheel. If you cannot maintain
this distance due to physical conditions, contact a
specialized workshop without fail.
tion
.
— Remove the commutator blade and save the
emergency key back into the vehicle key ÿ .
— Close the passenger door.
· Adjust the front passenger seat so that it is as far away
from the instrument panel as possible.
— Check that, with the ignition on, the PASSENGER
AIR BAG control indicator in the upper part of the
center console is not on ÿ p. 55.
Disable front passenger airbag
— Switch off the ignition.
— Open the passenger door.
— Remove the emergency key from the vehicle key ÿ
p. 75.
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