For your own safety and to reduce injuries in the
event of a sudden stop or accident, Volkswagen
recommends the following settings:
— Position the seat back almost upright so that your
back rests completely on it.
— 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:
— 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.
Seat belts
— 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.
Introduction to the topic
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 ÿ .
The
— If you are tall, raise the headrest as far as it will
go.
— While walking, keep your feet in the footrest area.
— Fasten and put on the seat belt as
correctly ÿ 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.
— 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.
— Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at a
distance of at least 25 cm from the sternum ÿ
fig. 28 A and you can hold it with both hands on
the sides, on the outside, with your arms slightly
bent.
· 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
— The steering wheel should always point in the direction of the
thorax, never towards the face.
while the vehicle is in motion.
— Position the seat back almost upright so that your
back rests completely on it.
· 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.
— 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 ÿ fig. 28 b.
— Adjust the seat height so that it reaches the
highest point of the steering wheel.
· To transport children, use a restraint system
suitable for their weight and height with the seat
belt correctly positioned ÿ p. 62.
— Always keep your feet in the footrest area to
maintain control over the vehicle at all times.
· Start driving only when all the occupants of the
vehicle have the seat belt correctly positioned.
The following also applies to the accompanying person:
— If the vehicle is equipped with head restraints
lengthwise adjustable, move the headrest as
close as possible to the rear of the head
for.
· 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
· 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.
· Never carry a child or baby on your lap or fasten
them with the same seat belt you are wearing.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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
· 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 ÿ 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
· Seat belts cannot be repaired; If necessary, they
must be replaced.
When the ignition is switched on, the seat belt
status indicator ÿ fig. 30 informs the driver on the
instrument panel screen whether the occupants in
the rear seats are wearing the correct seat belt.
· 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 “kinetic energy” is
generated both in the vehicle and in its occupants ÿ 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 “kinetic energy” 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
“attached” 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 ÿ 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 ÿ
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 ÿ 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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Seat belts
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 ÿ fig. 35.
How to use and maintain
seat belts in good condition
Please note on
page 44.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
checklist
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 ÿ :
ÿ Regularly check the condition of all seat belts. ÿ
Keep seat belts clean. ÿ Keep foreign bodies
and liquids away from the webbing, tongue and
groove of the seat belts.
ÿ Do not damage or trap the seat belt or its tongue,
e.g. For example, when closing the door. ÿ
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
“around the corner”. You have to make sure that all
the other occupants of the vehicle have also put it on.
ÿ 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
— 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.
— 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
WARNING
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!
· Regularly check that the seat belts and their
components are in good condition.
Always wear seat belts
clean.
· Avoid rubbing the belt band with ends
sharp, pinch or damage it.
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· Always keep the latch and the slot for the seat
belt tongue free of foreign bodies and do not
get them wet.
— Engage the rear seat back in the upright
position ÿ .
— Grab the belt band and put it on well
centered over the chest and pelvis. When doing
so, do not twist the band ÿ .
— Insert the belt tongue correctly into the belt loop
corresponding to the seat ÿ fig. 36.
Put on and take off the seat belt
— Pull on the belt to check that the tab is fully
engaged in the clasp.
,
Please note on
page 44.
at the beginning of this chapter,
take off seat belt
Only remove the seat belt when the vehicle is stopped
ÿ .
— Press the red button of the belt lock ÿ fig. 37.
The belt tongue is ejected.
— Guide the belt to the rear with your hand so that
the belt rolls up more easily, the belt does not
twist and the trim is not damaged.
WARNING
If the belt webbing is worn incorrectly, it can
cause serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
Fig. 36 Insert the seat belt tongue into its closure.
The seat belt will only guarantee a
Optimum protection when it is worn correctly in
accordance with the height of the occupant and
the seat back is in an upright position.
Remove the seat belt during the
running can cause serious injury or death in the
event of an accident or sudden stop.
Positioning of the belt band
Fig. 37 Release the tongue of the belt lock.
Please note on
page 44.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
In the event of 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 ÿ .
If the vehicle is equipped with proactive occupant
protection, the driver's and front passenger's seat
belts will automatically tighten in certain driving
situations if they are worn ÿ p. 52. In addition, the
slack in the belt can be reduced as much as possible.
Putting on the seat belt Always
put on the seat belt before driving off.
Fig. 38 Correct positioning of the seat belt and correct
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adjustment of the head restraint.
— Properly adjust the front seat and the
head restraints ÿ p. 42.
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WARNING
If the seat belt webbing is not positioned correctly,
it can cause serious injury in the event of an
accident, sudden stop or maneuver.
· The seat belt will only guarantee optimal
protection when it is worn correctly and the
backrest is in a vertical position.
· If the seat belt were to move from hard to soft
parts of the body (eg the abdomen) due to being
loose, among other things, it could cause serious
injuries.
· The shoulder strap should go over the center of
the shoulder and never under the arm or over
the neck.
Fig. 39 Correct positioning of the belt band in the case
of pregnant women.
· The seat belt should lie flat and snug against
the upper body.
Seat belts only guarantee optimal protection
and reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries in the
event of an accident if the belt strap is correctly
positioned. Likewise, the properly positioned belt
· The abdominal band of the seat belt must pass
in front of the pelvic area and never over the
abdomen. The seat belt must lie flat and snug
against the pelvis.
If necessary, it will be necessary to pull a little of
its band.
strap keeps the occupants in their seats so that, if
the air bag is triggered, it can offer them maximum
protection. For this reason, always wear the seat belt
and always make sure that the belt is positioned
correctly ÿ fig. 38.
· In the case of pregnant women, the lap band of
the seat belt should be placed flat in front of the
pelvic area, as low as possible, and around the
“round” abdomen.
Sitting in the wrong position can cause serious or
fatal injuries ÿ p. 42.
Correct positioning of the belt band
· Do not twist the webbing of the seat belt while wearing the
seat belt.
— The shoulder band must always pass over the
center of the shoulder and never over the neck,
over or under the arm, or behind the back.
· Never pull the seat belt away from your body
by hand.
· Never place the belt strap on hard or fragile
objects, such as glasses, a pen or keys.
— The lap band of the seat belt must always pass
in front of the pelvic area and never over the
abdomen.
· Never change the position of the seat belt strap
with seat belt clips, lashing eyes or similar
objects.
— The seat belt must lie flat and snug against the
body. If necessary, it will be necessary to pull
a little of its band.
Pregnant women should place the belt flat, well
centered on the chest and as low as possible in
front of the pelvic area so that it does not exert any
type of pressure on the abdomen ÿ fig. 39. This
should be taken into account throughout the
pregnancy.
Those people who, due to physical conditions,
cannot correctly position the seat belt band,
should inquire at a specialized workshop about the
possibility of making special modifi cations that
guarantee the protective function of the seat belt
and airbags. Volkswagen recommends going to a
Volks wagen dealer for this.
Adjustment of the position of the belt band
according to the height
The position of the belt band can be adjusted with
the following equipment:
— Seat belt height adjuster
front cough ÿ p. 51
— Height adjustable front seats
ÿ p. 42.
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Automatic belt retractor
Belt height adjuster
All seat belts have an automatic retractor in the
shoulder area.
Please note on
page 44.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
This device guarantees complete freedom of
movement if the shoulder strap is pulled slowly or
during normal walking. However, the retractor locks
the seat belt if it is removed quickly, in case of
braking, in mountainous sections, in curves and
when accelerating.
In critical driving situations, e.g. For example, in
the event of emergency braking or in the event of
oversteer and understeer, the proactive occupant
protection can tighten the front seat belts
automatically if they are worn. If an accident does
not occur or when the critical situation passes, the
two belts are loosened again. Proactive occupant
protection is ready to go again ÿ p. 52.
seat belt tensioner
Fig. 40 Next to the front seats: seat belt height adjuster.
The seat belts on the front seats and, if applicable,
on the outboard rear seats are equipped with
pretensioners.
Using the seat belt height adjusters on the front
seats, the position of the seat belt in the shoulder
area can be adjusted according to the height of the
occupant so that the seat belt can be positioned
correctly:
The pretensioners are activated by sensors in the
event of serious front, side and rear collisions, and
tighten the seat belts in the opposite direction of your
departure. If the seat belt is slack, the pretensioner
tightens it and in this way the movement of the
occupants forwards and in the direction of the impact
can be damped. The seat belt pretensioners work in
conjunction with the air bag system. In the event of a
rollover, the pretensioners do not activate if the side
airbags do not deploy.
— Compress the return device in the direction of
the arrows and keep it in this position ÿ fig. 40.
— Move the return device up or down until the
seat belt passes over the center of the shoulder
ÿ p. 49, Fitting the belt band.
When activated, a fine dust could be released. This
is completely normal and does not mean that a fire
has broken out in the vehicle.
— Release the forwarding device.
— Make sure that the redirection device has been
engaged by pulling on the seat belt.
Reversible belt tensioning (proactive occupant
protection)
In certain driving situations, reversible tightening
of the seat belts can occur ÿ p. 52. For example:
WARNING
Never adjust the height of the seat belt while driving.
— in case of braking
— in case of oversteer or understeer
— in case of minor collisions
Automatic belt reel, pretensioner
and force limiter
Belt force limiter
In the event of an accident, the seat belt force
limiter reduces the force that the seat belt exerts
on the body.
Please note on
page 44.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
If the vehicle or some components of the
system are scrapped, the corresponding
safety provisions must be respected.
The vehicle's seat belts are part of the vehicle's
safety system ÿ p. 53 and are made up of the
following elements and functions:
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you. Specialized workshops are familiar with these
provisions ÿ p. 52.
Proactive occupant protection only works fully when
the system is activated in the vehicle.
infotainment system, when no special driving profile
is selected and when there is no malfunction.
Maintenance and disposal of
belt pretensioners
Basic functions
Depending on the legal provisions of the country
in question and the vehicle equipment, in critical
situations (eg in case of emergency braking or
understeer and oversteer) the following functions can
be activated separately or simultaneously starting at
a speed of approx. 30 km/h (19 mph):
,
Please note on
page 44.
at the beginning of this chapter,
When work is carried out on the seat belt tensioners
or other vehicle parts are removed and installed for
other repair work, the seat belts can be damaged
without being noticeable. This can result in the
pretensioners not working correctly or not working at
all in the event of an accident.
— Reversible tightening of the driver's and
passenger's seat belts if they are worn.
— Depending on equipment, automatic closing
of the glass roof and the windows until there is
only a crack.
To ensure that the effectiveness of the seat belt
pretensioners is not impaired and that the removed
components do not cause injuries or pollute the
Depending on how critical the driving situation is,
the belts can be tightened individually or all at the
same time.
environment, the corresponding provisions must be
observed. Specialist workshops are familiar with
these provisions.
Additionally in vehicles with emergency
braking assistant (Front Assist)
In vehicles with emergency brake assist (Front
WARNING
Assist), the probability of a rear-end collision with
the vehicle in front is also calculated within the
limits of the system. The system can activate
proactive occupant protection if it detects that a
rear-end collision is likely or if it causes sudden
braking.
Improper handling and home repairs to seat belts
and automatic reels and seat belt pretensioners
can increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The pretensioners may not activate, even though
they should, or they may activate unexpectedly.
Additionally in vehicles with lane change
· Never repair, adjust, or remove and assemble
assistant (Side Assist)
components of the safety belts and their
In vehicles with Lane Change Assist (Side Assist),
pretensioners. Always have this work done by
the probability of a rear-end collision by the vehicle
a specialized workshop ÿ p. 373.
behind is also calculated within the limits of the
· The automatic belt tensioners and retractors
system. If the system detects that a rear-end
cannot be repaired and must be replaced.
collision is likely, it can activate proactive occupant
protection. If the system detects that there is a risk
of a collision, it can activate, in addition to the basic
Airbag modules and seat belt tensioners may
functions, the emergency flashers with a fast flash
contain perchlorate. Observe the legal
frequency.
provisions regarding your disposal.
Additionally in vehicles with emergency
assistance (Emergency Assist)
Proactive occupant protection
On vehicles with Emergency Assist, if the system
detects no driver activity, it can activate proactive
occupant protection.
,
Please note on
page 44.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Depending on the set activation level, the following
is activated:
Proactive occupant protection is an assistance
system that activates a series of measures to protect
vehicle occupants in dangerous situations, but cannot
prevent a collision.
— Brief or permanent reversible tightening of the
driver's seat belt if it is worn.
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— 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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