
 
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. 
  

 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  

 
Open the door on the front passenger side. 
Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out Vehicle key 
Insert the key bit into the key-operated switch on the dash panel Fig. 42until you feel the second 
point of resistance. Around three quarters of the key bit should be inserted in the key switch at this 
point  
Turn the vehicle key, without using force, to the position  . 
Remove the vehicle key from the key-operated switch and fold away the key bit  
The PASSENGER AIR BAG   indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console lights up 
and goes out after approximately 60 seconds Indicator lamp 
Close the door on the front passenger side. 
Check that the PASSENGER AIR BAG   indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre 
console does not light up when the ignition is switched on Indicator lamp 
Disabling the front passenger front airbag 
Switch off the ignition. 
Open the door on the front passenger side. 
Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out Vehicle key 
Insert the fully folded-out key bit of the vehicle key into the key-operated switch in the dash panel 
Fig. 42up to the second point of resistance. Around three quarters of the key bit should be 
inserted in the key switch at this point  
Turn the vehicle key, without using force, to the position  . 
Remove the vehicle key from the key-operated switch and fold away the key bit  
Close the door on the front passenger side. 
The PASSENGER AIR BAG   indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console lights 
up continuously when the ignition is switched on Indicator lamp 
Indication that front passenger front airbag is disabled 
A deactivated front passenger front airbag is indicated only by the continuously lit 
PASSENGER AIR BAG   indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console (  
lights up yellow continuously) Indicator lamp 
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG   indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console does 
not light up continuously or lights up together with the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 
display, do not fit a child restraint system on the front passenger seat for safety reasons. The front 
passenger front airbag could trigger during an accident. 
  

Fig. 45 Illustration: airbag label on the B-pillar. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Country-specific requirements 
The standards and regulations governing the use of child seats and child seat securing mechanisms 
differ from country to country. Not all countries allow you to transport children on the front 
passenger seat. Legislation and legal requirements take precedence over the information given in 
this owner's manual. 
Information on fitting a child seat 
Observe the following general information when fitting a child seat. This information is relevant 
whatever child seat securing system is being used. 
Read and follow the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer  
Whenever possible, fit all child seats to the rear seat behind the front passenger seat so that 
children can exit the vehicle on the kerb side. 
Adjust the seat belt height adjuster to the highest position. 
When fitting on the front passenger seat, push the front passenger seat back fully and adjust the 
seat to the highest position. Adjust the backrest to an upright position Sitting position 
Always leave sufficient space around the child seat. If necessary, adjust the position of the seat in 
front of it. When doing so, ensure that the driver or front passenger can still maintain a correct 
sitting position Sitting position 
The backrest of the child seat must lay as flat as possible against the vehicle seat backrest. If 
necessary, adjust the seat backrest angle so that the child seat lies flush against the backrest. Once it 
has been installed, if the child seat is touching the head restraint and therefore cannot be positioned 
flush against the backrest, push the head restraint all the way up, or remove it and stow it securely 
in the vehicle Sitting position 
Airbag sticker 
The vehicle may be provided with stickers giving important information about the front passenger 
front airbag. The information on these stickers may vary from country to country. The stickers may 
be provided at the following locations: 
On the driver and/or front passenger sun visor Fig. 44  

WARNING 
Injuries can be caused if the rear seat backrests are folded forwards and backwards in an 
uncontrolled way and without taking due care. 
While folding the rear seat backrest forward, always make sure that no people or animals are in its 
path. 
Never fold the rear seat backrest forwards or backwards while the vehicle is in motion. 
Ensure that the seat belt is not trapped or damaged when folding back the rear seat backrest. 
Always keep hands, fingers, feet or other body parts away from the swivel area when folding the 
rear seat backrest forwards and backwards. 
Ensure that each rear seat backrest engages securely, otherwise the seat belts for the rear seats will 
not offer maximum protection. This applies to the centre seat of the rear bench seat in particular. If 
a seat is occupied and the corresponding rear seat backrest has not engaged securely into place, the 
seat occupant and rear seat backrest may move forwards in the event of a sudden braking or driving 
manoeuvre or during accidents. 
Adults and children must not use seats if the corresponding backrest is folded forwards or is not 
engaged securely into place. 
 
NOTICE 
Damage to the vehicle or to other objects could be caused if the rear bench seat backrest is folded 
forwards and backwards in an uncontrolled way or without due care. 
Before folding the rear seat backrests forwards, always adjust the front seats so that the rear head 
restraints or rear seat cushions do impact the front seats. 
Before folding down the rear seat backrest, always make sure that there are no objects located in its 
path. 
Head restraints 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Adjusting the head restraints
Removing and installing head restraints
The following section describes the options for adjusting and removing the head restraints. Always 
ensure that you adjust the correct sitting position Sitting position 
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The centre head restraint at the rear is designed solely for 
use with the centre rear bench seat. Therefore you should not install this head restraint in any of the 
other positions.  

ering in the rear of the vehicle interior because there is 
no rear bench seat  
Vehicles with four seats: the centre seat on the rear bench seat cannot be used 
Transporting children safely 
As with vehicles with passenger car approval (M1), approved child restraint systems can be used on 
the seats Safe transport of children 
Towing a trailer 
If the vehicle is approved for towing a trailer, observe any local regulations for driving with a trailer 
and using a towing bracket. 
If the vehicle exceeds the gross vehicle weight rating or the rear axle load, do not exceed 80 km/h 
when towing a trailer. This also applies to countries where higher speeds are permitted. Keep to 
country-specific speed limits which may be lower for vehicles with trailers than for vehicles without 
trailers. 
The vehicle documents contain details of permitted excess loads. If no excess loads are shown, the 
vehicle can be driven at 100 km/h, taking account of the laws which apply in different countries. 
Technical data 
Please refer to the vehicle documentation for technical data. 
 
WARNING 
Risk of injury and electric shock from exposed cables. 
vehicle are covered up when using the vehicle. 
 
WARNING 
Risk of serious injuries due to transporting passengers incorrectly. 
 
ms such as seat 
belts and head restraints. 
 
WARNING 
Risk of serious and fatal injuries.