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Key for ⇒ Fig. 15:Petrol engineNatural gas 
engine
Width (4-dooryf1,645 mm
ⒸWidth (from one exterior mirror to the otheryf1,910 mm
Ⓓ
Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weight 1,478 mm1,480 mm
Hight at kerb weight  to the upper edge of the 
aerial base1,489 mm1,492 mm
ⒺHeight with open tailgate at kerb weight1,990 mm1,994 mm
ⒻGround clearance in road-ready state between 
the axles144 mm145 mm
ⒼWheelbase2,407 mm2,413 mm
ⒽLength (from bumper to bumperyf3,543 mm
ⒾHeight with open bonnet and kerb weight1,622 mm
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 In 4-door vehicles: on the interior side of the seat only.
Adjusting the rear head restraint
Fig. 38 Adjusting rear head restraint
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint.
The head restraints on the front seats are integrated in the backrest and cannot be adjusted.
The rear seats are fitted with an adjustable head restraint.
Adjusting the height
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Comply with any country-specific legal regulations.
Volkswagen recommends that children under 12 years of age are always transported on 
the rear seats.
A child should only be transported on the front passenger seat in exceptional 
circumstances Using a child seat on the front passenger seat. The safest seat in the 
vehicle is on the rear seat behind the front passenger seat.
Always secure any children in the vehicle in a restraint system. The restraint system must 
be suitable for the child's height, weight and build.
Transport only one child per child seat.
Observe the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat and always keep them in 
the vehicle.
When securing a child seat using the seat belt, always guide the belt through or around 
the child seat as described in the instructions from the child seat manufacturer.
Always ensure that the seat belt routing is correct for children and that they are sitting in 
the correct position.
Whenever possible, fit the child seat on the rear bench seat behind the front passenger 
seat so that children can exit the vehicle on the kerb side.
Replace child seats that withstand any force during an accident as they could have 
sustained damage that may not be visible.
General information on transporting children in the vehicle
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Legislation and legal requirements take precedence over the descriptions in this owner's manual. 
Various standards and regulations govern the use of child seats and methods for securing them (yf   
For example, this could mean that in some countries you are not allowed to use child seats on 
certain seats in the vehicle.
The laws of physics, which come into force on a vehicle during a collision or any other kind of 
accident, also apply to children ⇒ Seat belts. In contrast to adults and teenagers, however, 
children's muscles and bones are not yet fully developed. There is a higher risk for children than for 
adults of sustaining serious injuries in an accident.
Children must be transported using child restraint systems that are specifically suited to their size, 
weight and physical build, as children's bodies are not yet fully developed. In many countries there 
are laws that require the use of approved child restraint systems for babies and small children.
Only use suitable, approved and authorised child seats in your vehicle. If you are unsure, always 
speak to your Volkswagen dealership or a qualified workshop.
Checklist
Transporting children in the vehicle ⇒:
Children who are not strapped in or who are not strapped in properly could sustain severe or 
fatal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.
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If possible, stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the 
luggage compartment. In vehicles with a breakdown set, the removed wheel cannot be secured.
Tyre lettering
Fig. 134 International tyre lettering
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Tyre lettering (exampleyfMeaning
Brand name, logoManufacturer
Product nameIndividual tyre lettering from manufacturer.
P215 / 55 R 18
Size designation:
PIdentification for passenger vehicle.
255Tyre width from wall to wall in mm.
55Height/width ratio in yb .
RTyre construction: radial.
18Rim diameter in inches.
109 HLoad capacity index ⇒ Tyre load and speed index ⇒ Speed 
index.
XLHeavy-duty tyres (reinforcedyf .
M+S or M/S orDenotes winter tyres (mud and snow tyresyf  ⇒ Winter tyres.
RADIAL TUBELESSTubeless radial tyres.
E4 ...Certification of conformity with international regulations. The 
number following (Eyf  L V  W K H  F R G H  Q X P E H U  R I  W K H  F R X Q W U \  W K D W  
Incorrect use of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel can lead to a loss of control of the 
vehicle, to collisions or other accidents and cause serious injuries.
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