For your own safety and to reduce injuries in the
event of a sudden stop or accident, Volkswagen
recommends the following settings:
β Position the seat back almost upright so that your
back rests completely on it.
β Move the seat as far back as possible so that the
airbag can best protect you if it is deployed.
Valid for all occupants of the vehicle:
β 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 ΓΏ fig. 28.
Seat belts
β 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.
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Regularly check the condition of all seat belts. In
the event of damage to the fabric or to the joints of
a seat belt, to the automatic winder or to the closure,
go immediately to a specialized workshop and
request the replacement of the belt in question ΓΏ .
The
β If you are tall, raise the headrest as far as it will
go.
β While walking, keep your feet in the footrest area.
β Fasten and put on the seat belt as
correctly ΓΏ p. 44.
specialized workshop must use the appropriate
spare parts that correspond to the vehicle,
equipment and model year. Volkswagen
The following also applies to the driver:
recommends going to a Volkswagen dealer for this.
β If the vehicle is equipped with head restraints
lengthwise adjustable, move the headrest as
close as possible to the rear of the head
for.
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt or wearing it incorrectly
increases the risk of serious injury or death. Seat
belts only offer optimum protection if they are fitted
and used correctly.
β Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at a
distance of at least 25 cm from the sternum ΓΏ
fig. 28 A and you can hold it with both hands on
the sides, on the outside, with your arms slightly
bent.
Β· Seat belts are the most
effective in reducing the risk of serious injury
and death in the event of an accident. To help
protect you, always wear your seat belt correctly
β The steering wheel should always point in the direction of the
thorax, never towards the face.
while the vehicle is in motion.
β Position the seat back almost upright so that your
back rests completely on it.
Β· 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.
β 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 ΓΏ fig. 28 b.
β Adjust the seat height so that it reaches the
highest point of the steering wheel.
Β· To transport children, use a restraint system
suitable for their weight and height with the seat
belt correctly positioned ΓΏ p. 62.
β Always keep your feet in the footrest area to
maintain control over the vehicle at all times.
Β· Start driving only when all the occupants of the
vehicle have the seat belt correctly positioned.
The following also applies to the accompanying person:
β If the vehicle is equipped with head restraints
lengthwise adjustable, move the headrest as
close as possible to the rear of the head
for.
Β· Always insert the belt tongue into the
corresponding seat belt buckle and engage it
correctly. Using the belt buckle corresponding
to another seat reduces the protective function
of the seat belt.
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safety feature and may cause serious injury.
know.
warning light
Β· Always prevent foreign bodies and liquids from
entering the seat belt latch slot. Otherwise, the
operation of the lock and the seat belt could be
affected.
Please note on
page 44.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
Never remove your seat belt during
during the march
The use of a seat belt is compulsory.
security per occupant.
Β· Never carry a child or baby on your lap or fasten
them with the same seat belt you are wearing.
Β· Do not wear thick, loose-fitting clothing (eg a
coat over a jacket), as they make it difficult to
fit the seat belt correctly and thus reduce its
ability to protect you.
Fig. 29 On the instrument panel display: warning light.
WARNING
Damaged seat belts present a great danger and
can cause serious injury or death.
Β· Never pinch the seat belt in the door or seat
mechanism, otherwise it could be damaged.
Fig. 30 On the instrument panel screen: indication of
the status of the rear seat belts.
Β· 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.
If when starting the march you exceed 25
Β· Immediately order the replacement of
those seat belts that are damaged by new
ones authorized by Volks wagen for this
vehicle. After an accident, have a specialized
workshop replace any seat belts that have
km/h (15 mph) approx. without wearing the seat
belts or if they are unfastened while driving, an
acoustic signal will sound for a few seconds. In
addition, the warning light will flash ΓΏ fig. 29.
become excessively stretched due to the stress
The warning light will only go out when the driver
and front passenger put on their seat belts with the
ignition on.
to which they have been subjected. They may
need to be replaced even when there is no
noticeable damage. The seat belt anchorages
should also be checked.
Rear seat belt status indicator
Β· Seat belts cannot be repaired; If necessary, they
must be replaced.
When the ignition is switched on, the seat belt
status indicator ΓΏ fig. 30 informs the driver on the
instrument panel screen whether the occupants in
the rear seats are wearing the correct seat belt.
Β· Never try to repair, modify or remove the seat
belts yourself.
Always have the seat belts, automatic retractors
and locks repaired by a specialized workshop.
This symbol indicates that the occupant of
that seat is wearing "his" seat belt.
Always wear seat belts
clean.
This symbol indicates that the occupant of
that seat is not wearing "his" seat belt.
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If a rear seat occupant puts on or removes the seat belt,
the belt status is displayed for approx. 30 seconds. The
display can be hidden by pressing the button on the
instrument panel display.
It is easy to explain how physical laws act in the event of
a frontal accident: as soon as a vehicle
is set in motion, the so-called βkinetic energyβ is
generated both in the vehicle and in its occupants ΓΏ fig. 31.
If a rear seat occupant unfastens the seat belt while
driving, the corresponding symbol flashes for a maximum
of 30 seconds. If you are driving at a speed greater than
approx. 25 km/h (15 mph), an acoustic signal will also
sound.
The greater the speed and weight of the vehicle, the
greater the energy that must be absorbed in the event of
an accident.
However, the most important factor is the speed of the
vehicle. For example, if the speed doubles from approx.
25 km/h (15 mph) at approx. 50 km/h (31 mph), the
corresponding kinetic energy is quadrupled!
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt or wearing it incorrectly
increases the risk of serious injury or death. Seat belts
only offer optimum protection if they are fitted and used
correctly.
The magnitude of the βkinetic energyβ basically depends
on the speed at which the vehicle is moving and the
weight of the vehicle and its occupants. The greater the
speed and the weight, the greater the energy that will
have to be absorbed in the event of an accident.
Vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts will not be
βattachedβ to the vehicle. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, these people will continue to move at
the same speed the vehicle was traveling at before the
collision until something stops them! Since the occupants
of the vehicle in our example are not wearing seat belts,
in the event of a collision with the wall, all the kinetic
energy of the occupants will be absorbed only by said
collision ΓΏ fig. 32.
Frontal accidents and the laws
of physics
,
Please note on
page 44.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Driving at a speed between approx. 30 km/h (19
mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph), the forces acting on the
body in the event of an accident can easily exceed one
ton (1000 kg). The forces that act on the body increase
the higher the speed at which it circulates.
This example is not only valid for frontal accidents, but
also for all types of accidents and collisions.
Fig. 31 Vehicle about to hit a wall.
The occupants are not wearing seat belts.
Fig. 32 Vehicle colliding with a wall. The occupants
are not wearing seat belts.
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airbags, they only offer additional protection.
Airbags do not go off in any type of accident. Even
if the vehicle is equipped with an air bag system,
all occupants (including the driver) must wear their
seat belts and keep them secure during the entire
journey. This reduces the risk of serious or fatal
injuries in the event of an accident, regardless of
whether the seat has an airbag or not.
Dangers of not wearing a seat
belt
,
Please note on
page 44.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Each airbag is only triggered once. To achieve
the best possible protection, it is essential to
always wear the seat belt correctly. In this way you
will also be protected in the event of accidents in
which the airbag does not trigger. Unbelted
occupants could be thrown out of the vehicle,
resulting in even more serious injury or death.
Likewise, it is very important that the occupants of
the rear seats wear the seat belt correctly, otherwise
they will be thrown around the passenger
compartment in an uncontrolled manner in the event
of an accident. If a rear seat occupant is not wearing
a seat belt, they endanger not only themselves, but
Fig. 33 The driver without a seat belt on is thrown
forward.
also the driver and other occupants of the vehicle ΓΏ
fig. 3. 4.
Protective function of
seat belts
,
Please note on
at the beginning of this chapter,
page 44.
Fig. 34 The occupant in the rear seat without a seat
belt on is thrown forward, colliding with the driver, who
is wearing it.
There is a widespread idea that in the event of a
minor accident the blow can be stopped with your hands.
That's not true!
Even when driving at low speed, in the event of a
collision, forces act on the body that cannot be
counteracted simply by supporting yourself with your
arms and hands. In the event of a frontal collision,
occupants of the vehicle who are not wearing their
seat belts will be thrown forwards and hit parts of the
passenger compartment uncontrollably, e.g. the
steering wheel, the instrument panel or the
windscreen ΓΏ fig. 33.
Fig. 35 Drivers who wear their seatbelts correctly
positioned will not be thrown in the event of a sudden
stop.
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Seat belts properly worn two can make a big
difference. The belt
The function of the airbag system does not replace
that of the seat belt. In case they shoot
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Well-placed safety restraints keep occupants in
the correct position and considerably reduce
kinetic energy in the event of an accident. They
also help prevent uncontrolled movements which,
in turn, could cause serious injury. If the seat belt
is worn correctly, the danger of being thrown out of
the vehicle is also reduced ΓΏ fig. 35.
How to use and maintain
seat belts in good condition
Please note on
page 44.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
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Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts correctly
positioned will greatly benefit from the fact that kinetic
energy is absorbed by the seat belts. The structure
of the front of the vehicle and other passive safety
components of the vehicle, such as the airbag
system, also guarantee a reduction in kinetic energy.
This reduces the energy generated and thus the risk
of being injured.
How to use and maintain seat belts in good
condition ΓΏ :
ΓΏ Regularly check the condition of all seat belts. ΓΏ
Keep seat belts clean. ΓΏ Keep foreign bodies
and liquids away from the webbing, tongue and
groove of the seat belts.
ΓΏ Do not damage or trap the seat belt or its tongue,
e.g. For example, when closing the door. ΓΏ
The examples described correspond to frontal
collisions. Of course, properly worn seat belts also
greatly reduce the risk of injury in all other types of
Never disassemble, modify or repair the seat belts
or their fastening elements.
accidents. For this reason, you should always put on
your seatbelt before setting off, even if it is only to go
βaround the cornerβ. You have to make sure that all
the other occupants of the vehicle have also put it on.
ΓΏ Always wear the seat belt correctly before starting
the journey and do not remove it during the
journey.
twisted seat belt
Statistics relating to traffic accidents have shown
If the seat belt cannot be easily pulled out of the
guide, it may have become twisted inside the side
trim if it was reeled in too quickly:
that wearing the seat belt correctly significantly
reduces the risk of injury and increases the chances
of survival in the event of a serious accident. Properly
positioned seat belts also reinforce the protective
effect of airbags that are triggered in the event of an
β Pull the belt by the tab, slowly and carefully,
until it is completely removed.
accident. For this reason, in most countries it is
mandatory to wear seat belts.
β Straighten the belt and allow it to roll up slowly,
guiding it with your hand.
If you cannot straighten the belt, put it on anyway,
but in any case avoid that the twisted part lies
across the body area. Immediately go to a
specialized workshop to have the twisted belt
straightened.
Even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags, seat
belts must be worn. Front airbags, e.g. For example,
they are only triggered in some cases of frontal
collision. They are not triggered in the event of a
minor frontal or side collision, a rear-end collision, if
the vehicle rolls over or in the event of an accident
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in which the airbag trigger value programmed in the
control unit is not exceeded. This also applies to the
other airbags in the vehicle.
Improperly caring for seat belts increases the risk
of serious or fatal injury.
For this reason you must always wear the seat belt
and make sure that the other occupants of the vehicle
have it correctly before starting the journey!
Β· Regularly check that the seat belts and their
components are in good condition.
Always wear seat belts
clean.
Β· Avoid rubbing the belt band with ends
sharp, pinch or damage it.
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