
 
Checklist 
Observe the following information both before and during every journey to ensure your own safety, 
and the safety of all passengers and other road users  
 
Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly. 
 
Check the tyre pressure and fuel level Tyre pressure, Fuel gauge. 
 
Check the washer fluid level Washer fluid. 
 
Make sure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows Caring for and cleaning the 
vehicle exterior. 
 
Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment or on the 
roof Transporting items. 
 
Ensure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times. 
 
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size 
Safe transport of children. 
 
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly to match the size of the occupants 
Sitting position, Mirrors. 
 
Wear shoes that provide proper support for your feet when using the pedals. 
 
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be securely 
fastened. 
  

sition before setting off and maintain this position while driving. This also 
applies to all passengers Sitting position. 
 
Fasten your seat belt correctly before setting off and keep it properly fastened throughout the 
journey. This also applies to all passengers Seat belts. 
 
Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt. 
 
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs. 
 
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls, opening 
menus and making adjustments to settings. 
 
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. 
 
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits. 
 
Take regular breaks when travelling long distances at least every two hours. 
 
Secure animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size. 
Checklist 
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ 
from the build status of the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen 
dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following issues 
at your destination: 
 
Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the 
headlights over? 
 
Are the necessary tools, diagnosis equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work? 
  

 not only about vehicle maintenance it also ensures that your vehicle 
remains roadworthy and in perfect working order. You should therefore have your vehicle serviced 
according to the Volkswagen guidelines. Some work may have to be carried out before the date of 
the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating 
conditions are, for example, regular stop-and-go driving or driving in areas with high levels of dust. 
Further information can be obtained from your Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. 
Sitting position 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
Correct sitting posi
Number of seats 
The vehicle has a total of five seats: two at the front and three at the rear. 
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt. 
 
WARNING 
Assuming an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries 
during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre in the event of a collision or accident or if the airbags 
are triggered. 
All vehicle occupants must assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this 
position throughout the trip. This also applies for the fastening of seat belts. 
The number of vehicle occupants must never exceed the number of seats with seat belts in the 
vehicle. 
Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised child restraint system which is suitable for 
their height and weight Safe transport of childrenand Airbag system 
Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never place your feet on the 
seat or dash panel, for example, and never ride with your feet out of the window. The airbag and 
seat belt can otherwise not provide optimal protection and can actually increase the risk of injury 
during an accident. 
Dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases. 
Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if seat belt routing is correct. An incorrect sitting 
position considerably impairs the level of protection provided by a seat belt. This could lead to 
severe or even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a  

seat belt belonging to their seat and keep it fastened properly throughout the trip. This applies to all 
vehicle occupants and also in urban traffic. 
While the vehicle is in motion, secure all children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system 
suitable for their weight and height. They must also wear correctly fastened seat belts Safe 
transport of children 
Drive off only when all passengers have correctly fastened their seat belts. 
Never insert the latch plate into a buckle which does not belong to the corresponding seat and 
always ensure it engages properly. Using a buckle which does not belong to the seat you are 
occupying reduces the level of protection and can lead to severe injuries. 
Never let any foreign bodies or liquids get into the slots for the belt buckles. This could prevent the 
belt buckle and seat belt from working properly. 
Never unfasten the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. 
Never allow more than one person to share the same seat belt. 
Never travel when children or babies are being carried on somebody's lap and fastened with the 
same belt. 
Never travel wearing loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket). This could prevent the 
seat belts from fitting and functioning properly. 
 
WARNING 
Damaged seat belts are very dangerous and could cause severe or fatal injuries. 
Never damage the belt by trapping it in the door or in the seat mechanism. 
If the belt webbing or any other part of the seat belt becomes damaged, the seat belts may tear 
during an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre. 
Have damaged seat belts immediately replaced by new seat belts that have been approved by 
Volkswagen for the vehicle. Seat belts subjected to stress and stretched during an accident must be 
replaced by a qualified workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent damage. 
The belt anchorage should also be checked. 
Never try to repair, modify or remove the seat belts yourself. All repairs to the seat belts, belt 
retractors and buckles must be carried out by a qualified workshop. 
Warning lamp  

Fig. 34 Inserting the seat belt latch plate into the buckle. 
 
Fig. 35 Removing the latch plate from the buckle. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
If worn properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sitting position during an 
accident or braking manoeuvre, providing maximum protection  
In vehicles with a proactive occupant protection system, the driver and front passenger seat belts 
are automatically tensioned in certain situations Proactive occupant protection system 
In addition, belt slack can be minimised. 
Fastening seat belts 
Fasten seat belts before every trip. 
Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly Sitting position 
Engage the rear seat backrest in an upright position  
Take hold of the belt and pull it evenly across your chest and pelvis. Do not twist the belt in the 
process  
Insert the latch plate securely into the buckle belonging to the occupied seat Fig. 34 
Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle. 
Unfastening seat belts 
Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is stationary  
Press the red button in the buckle Fig. 35 latch plate is released and springs out.  

purpose. 
Seat belt height adjuster 
 
Fig. 38 Next to the front seats: seat belt height adjuster. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The seat belt height adjusters for the front seats can be used to adjust the position of the seat belt 
on the shoulder so that it can be fastened properly: 
Push the shoulder belt guide together in the direction of the arrows and hold Fig. 3
Push the shoulder belt guide up or down so that the seat belt runs over the middle of the shoulder 
Seat belt routing 
Release the shoulder belt guide. 
Pull sharply on the seat belt to check whether the shoulder belt guide is engaged securely. 
 
WARNING 
Never adjust the seat belt height when the vehicle is in motion. 
Belt retractor, belt tensioner, belt tension limiter 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The seat belts in the vehicle are part of the vehicle safety concept Airbag systemand include the 
following important functions: 
Belt retractor 
Every seat belt is equipped with a belt retractor on the shoulder part of the belt. Full freedom of 
movement is guaranteed when the shoulder belt is pulled slowly or when the vehicle is travelling at 
normal speeds. However, the belt retractor is locked if the belt is pulled out quickly or during sudden 
braking, on inclines, in bends and during acceleration. 
Belt tensioner  

 
The front passenger front airbag should be switched off only in exceptional circumstances. 
To prevent damage to the airbag system, switch the front passenger front airbag on and off only 
when the ignition is switched off. 
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key-operated switch is set to the correct position. 
Switch off the front passenger front airbag only if in exceptional circumstances a child seat is fitted 
on the front passenger seat. 
Switch the front passenger front airbag back on again as soon as the child seat on the front 
passenger seat is no longer being used. 
 
WARNING 
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch while driving. 
Strong vibrations may cause the vehicle key to turn in the key switch, which could cause the front 
passenger front airbag to be activated. 
Untimely inflation of the front passenger front airbag could lead to serious or fatal injuries. 
 
NOTICE 
If the key bit is not inserted far enough, the key switch could be damaged when the key is turned. 
 
NOTICE 
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch, as this could result in damage to the interior door 
trim, dash panel, key switch or vehicle key when the front passenger door is closed. 
Safe transport of children 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Types of child seat
Fitting and using child seats
Securing systems
Securing a child seat with ISOFIX
Securing child seats with a seat belt 

 
seats when driving with children. 
Note the following: 
Child seats are classified into groups depending on the size, age and weight of child for which they 
are designed. 
Various securing systems are used to secure child seats in the vehicle. 
For safety reasons, child seats must always be fitted to the rear seats Fitting and usi
Volkswagen recommends child seats from the Volkswagen range of accessories. These child seats 
have been developed and approved for use in Volkswagen vehicles. 
 
WARNING 
If children are not secured or are inadequately secured, they are at greater risk of serious or even 
fatal injury. Please note the following: 
Children who are either under twelve years of age or less than 150 cm tall must not be carried in the 
vehicle if they are not secured in a suitable child seat while the vehicle is in motion. Regulations in 
some countries may differ and must be complied with. 
Always secure children in the vehicle in a suitable child seat. The seat used must be appropriate to 
the child's height, weight and age. 
Never fasten more than one child into one child seat. 
Under no circumstances should children or babies be held in a passenger's or drivers lap while 
driving. 
Never leave a child unsupervised in a child seat. 
Never allow a child to be carried in a vehicle without being properly secured, and never allow a child 
to stand up or to kneel on a seat, or to sit incorrectly while the car is in motion. This is particularly 
important for children carried on the front passenger seat. In an accident, children may sustain 
serious injuries to themselves and others. 
The child seat can provide maximum protection only if the seat belt is routed correctly around it. 
Always ensure that the seat belt is routed as specified in the instructions provided by the child seat 
manufacturer. If the seat belt is routed incorrectly, injuries may occur even in a minor accident. 
After an accident, it is vital to replace any child seats that were in use during the accident, as they 
could have sustained non-visible damage. 
Types of child seat