necessary and generally valid safety measures, and if you have
the appropriate tools, media and operating fluids ÿ p. 315!
Otherwise, have all work carried out by a specialized workshop.
Remember to check the following regularly: ÿ Windscreen washer
fluid level ÿ p. 319 ÿ Engine oil level ÿ p. 320, ÿ p. 322
quality, insufficient work or availability in the house of original
spare parts.
Observe the notes and information regarding vehicles of
category N1 ÿ p. 384.
Carrying out regular maintenance work on the vehicle
not only contributes to its conservation, but also to its
proper functioning and to road safety. Therefore, have the work
carried out in accordance with the Volkswagen guidelines. If the
vehicle is used under adverse conditions, some work may be
necessary before the next service date. Adverse conditions are
considered, e.g. For example, heavy traffic with intermittent stops
or driving through dusty areas. Consult a Volkswagen dealer or
specialist workshop for more information on this.
ÿ Engine coolant level ÿ p. 325 ÿ Brake fluid level ÿ p.
327 ÿ Tire pressure ÿ p. 342 ÿ Vehicle lighting ÿ
p. 106 necessary for road safety:
— intermittent
— position light, low beam and main beam
- taillights
- brake lights
Seat position
— rear fog lamp
— number plate light
Introduction to the topic
Information regarding changing lamps ÿ p. 301
Number of seats The
vehicle has 5 seats in total: 2 in the front and 3 in the rear.
DANGER
Observe the important safety warnings regarding the front
passenger airbag ÿ p. 64.
All seats are equipped with a seat belt.
WARNING
WARNING
Sitting in the wrong position in the vehicle can increase the
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or
risk of serious injury or death in the event of sudden stops and
narcotics can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
sudden maneuvers, in the event of a collision or accident, and
in the event of deployment of the air bags.
· Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can reduce
perception, increase reaction time and worsen driving
· Before starting the journey, all the occupants must always
safety considerably, which can cause loss of control of the
sit in the correct position and maintain it throughout the
vehicle.
journey. This also applies to putting on the seat belt.
WARNING
· Transport a maximum of as many people as there are seats
with seat belts in the vehicle.
Always respect the highway code and current speed limits,
and drive in a proactive manner. A correct assessment of the
· When transporting children, always use an approved restraint
system that is suitable for their weight and height ÿ p. 62
and ÿ p. 53.
situation can make the difference between arriving safely at
your destination and suffering an accident with serious injuries.
· While walking, always keep your feet in the footrest area.
Never put them on, e.g. g., above the seat or the instrument
panel, and never take them out of the window. Otherwise,
the airbag and seat belt
NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for damages suffered by the
vehicle due to low-quality fuel.
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Not only will they not be able to offer any
protection, but they could also increase the risk of
— Never travel without sitting on the seat with the seat
belt on.
injury in the event of an accident.
the.
— Never stay in the trunk.
WARNING
Sitting in the wrong position in the vehicle increases
the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an
accident, sudden stops and sudden manoeuvres.
Dangers of sitting in the wrong
position
· All occupants must always sit correctly while driving
and always wear the seatbelt correctly positioned.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
Please note on
page 42.
If the seat belt is not worn or is worn incorrectly, the risk
of serious injury or death will increase. Seat belts only
guarantee optimum protection if they are worn correctly.
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
· Vehicle occupants who are not seated correctly, are
not wearing their seat belts, or maintain an
insufficient distance from the airbag are at risk of
very serious or fatal injury, especially if the airbags
deploy and cause injury. they hit.
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.
Correct position in the seat
,at the beginning of this chapter,
Please note on
page 42.
Listed below as an example is a series of incorrect
positions that could be dangerous for the occupants of
the vehicle.
When the vehicle is moving:
— Never stand up in the vehicle.
— Never stand up on the seats.
— Never kneel on the seats.
— Never tilt the seat back excessively backwards.
— Never lean against the instrument panel.
— Never lie down on the seat or seats
Fig. 28 Schematic representation: correct distance
from the rear.
between the driver and the steering wheel, correct
— Never go sitting alone in the front
ground of the seat
positioning of the seat belt and correct adjustment of the
head restraint.
— Never sit on the side.
The correct positions for the driver and passengers
are indicated below.
— Never lean out of the window.
— Never put your feet out of the window.
Those people who cannot adopt a correct position due
to some physical condition should inquire at a
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 put your feet on the instrument panel.
ments.
— Never put your feet on the cushion of the bench
seat or on the back of the seat.
— Never ride in the footrest area.
— Never sit on the armrests.
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Seat position
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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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