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Key for ⇒ Fig. 15:Petrol engineNatural gas
engine
Width (4-door)1,645 mm
ⒸWidth (from one exterior mirror to the other)1,910 mm
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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 bumper)3,543 mm
ⒾHeight with open bonnet and kerb weight1,622 mm
–Minimum turning circle diameterApproximately 9.8 m
Kerb weight without driver, without payload.
Without rod antenna screwed on.
Kerb weight with driver (75 kg) and service fluids.
Performance figures
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation, the power output and performance of some
engines may vary in some countries from the information given in this booklet.
Petrol engines
Engine powerECGearbox typeMaximum speed
44 kW
CHYA
MG5
160 km/h (100 mph)
44 kW BlueMotion
technology161 km/h (100 mph)
44 kWAG5160 km/h (100 mph)
55 kW
CHYB
MG5
171 km/h (106 mph)
55 kW BlueMotion
technology172 km/h (106 mph)
55 kWAG5171 km/h (106 mph)
Natural gas engine
Engine powerECGearbox typeMaximum speed
50 kW BlueMotion
technologyCPGAMG5164 km/h (102 mph)
When the performance figures were measured, the vehicle was not fitted with any equipment
that could reduce performance, e.g. a roof carrier or mud flaps.
Maximum speed is reached in 4th gear.
Maximum speed is reached in 4th gear.
Opening and closing
Vehicle key set
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•Take care when driving in car parks with protruding kerbstones or bollards. Objects that
protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the
vehicle.
•Drive carefully through dips in the road, over driveways, ramps, kerbstones and other
objects. Low-lying vehicle components such as the bumper, spoiler and parts of the
running gear, engine or exhaust system could be damaged.
NOTICE
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The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases.
Seat belts can only provide optimal protection if the seat belt routing is correct. Assuming 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 triggering airbag strikes an occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The
driver is responsible for all vehicle passengers, especially if they are children.
The following list contains examples of sitting positions that could be dangerous for all occupants.
Whenever the vehicle is in motion:
•Never stand in the vehicle.
•Never stand on the seats.
•Never kneel on the seats.
•Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear.
•Never lean against the dash panel.
•Never lie on the rear bench seat.
•Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
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 to 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 restraint system suitable for their
height and weight ⇒ Child seats (accessories)⇒ Airbag system.
•Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never place your feet
on the seat or on the dash panel and never hold your feet out the window. The airbag and
seat belt can otherwise not provide optimal protection and can actually increase the risk of
injury during an accident.
WARNING
Always adjust seats, seat belts and head restraints to their correct position before any journey
and ensure that all passengers have fastened their seat belt.
•Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
•Adjust the driver seat in such a way that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone
and the hub of the steering wheel. Adjust the driver seat by moving it forwards or
backwards so that you are able to press the pedals to the floor with your knees still slightly
angled and the distance to the dash panel in the knee area is at least 10 cm. If your
physical build makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement, you must contact a qualified
workshop so they can make any necessary modifications.
•Never travel with the backrest tilted far back. The further back the backrest is tilted, the
greater the risk of injury caused by incorrect seat belt routing or an incorrect sitting
position.
•Never travel with the backrest tilted far forwards. When an airbag is triggered it could force
the seat backrest backwards and injure vehicle occupants on the back seats.
•Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance to the steering wheel and dash panel.
•You should always sit upright with your back against the seat backrest with the front seats
properly adjusted. Do not position any body part too close where the airbags are fitted.
•The risk of serious injury is increased for passengers on the rear seat if they are not sitting
upright because the seat belts are incorrectly positioned.
WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.
•The seats may only be adjusted when the vehicle is stationary as the seat could otherwise
change position unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, leading to a loss of control of
the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is adopted while adjusting the seat.
•Only adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move it forwards and backwards when the
area around the seat is clear.
•There should be no objects in the adjustment area of the front seats.
WARNING

•Never sit sideways.
•Never lean out of a window.
•Never put your feet out of a window.
•Never put your feet on the dash panel.
•Never place your feet on the seat cushion or seat backrest.
•Never travel in a footwell.
•Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.
•Never travel in the luggage compartment.
Correct sitting position
Fig. 35 There must be a distance Ⓐ of at least 25 cm between the driver and the steering wheel
Fig. 36 Correct seat belt routing and head restraint adjustment
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The following details the correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers.
If any vehicle occupants cannot assume a correct sitting position due to their physical build, they
should contact a qualified workshop to find out about possible special modifications. The seat belts
and airbags can only provide a maximum level of protection if a correct sitting position is assumed.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Volkswagen recommends the following seating position for your own safety and to reduce the level
of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident:
Notes for the driver:
•Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.
•Adjust the seat so that the distance between the steering wheel and your breastbone is at least
25 cm ⇒ Fig. 35Ⓐ and the circumference of the steering wheel can be held at the sides with the
arms slightly bent.
•The steering wheel must always point towards the breastbone and not towards the face.
•Adjust the driver seat so that you are able to press the pedals with your knees still slightly bent
⇒ Fig. 35.
•Adjust the height so that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel.
•Always leave both feet in the footwell, to help ensure you maintain control of the vehicle at all
times.
Every incorrect sitting position in the vehicle increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the
event of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.
•All vehicle occupants must maintain a correct sitting position and wear their seat belt
properly while the vehicle is in motion.
•Sitting in an incorrect position, not fastening the seat belt or too short a distance to the
airbag exposes the occupants to critical or fatal injuries, especially if the airbags trigger
and strike an occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position.
WARNING

•Adjust and fasten seat belts properly ⇒ Seat belts.
Notes for the front passenger:
•Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.
•Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible so that the airbag can provide maximum
protection if it is triggered.
•Keep both feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
•Adjust and fasten seat belts properly ⇒ Seat belts.
Notes for the rear passengers:
•Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but
not lower than eye level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as
possible ⇒ Fig. 35 and ⇒ Fig. 36.
•When adjusting for shorter people, push the head restraint to the first position, even if the head
is then located underneath the top edge of the head restraint.
•For taller people, push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
•Keep both feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
•Adjust and fasten seat belts properly ⇒ Seat belts.
Controls on the front seats
Fig. 37 Front left-hand seat controls
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The layout of the controls on the front right-hand seat is a mirror image of the layout of the controls
on the front left-hand seat.
The head restraints on the front seats are integrated in the backrest and cannot be adjusted.
⇒ Fig. 37FunctionAction
①
Pushing the front
seat forwards or
backwards.
Lift the lever and move the front seat. The front seat must engage
after the lever has been released.
②Adjusting the seat
height.Move the lever up or down, several times if necessary.
③
Adjusting the
backrest or
folding the
backrest forwards
and backwards
Adjusting: operate and hold the lever. Adjust the angle of the
backrest to the required position. Release the lever to secure the
position of the backrest ⇒.
Folding forwards in 2-door vehicles: operate the lever and fold the
seat backrest forwards. At the same time, slide the seat forwards.
Folding forwards in 4-door vehicles: operate the lever and fold the
seat backrest forwards.
Folding backwards in 2-door vehicles: slide the seat back as far as
it will go until it engages. Operate the lever and fold the seat
backrest back. The seat backrest must engage in an upright
position when the lever is released ⇒.
Folding backwards in 4-door vehicles: operate the lever and fold
the seat backrest backwards. The seat backrest must engage in
an upright position when the lever is released ⇒.
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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
•Push the head restraint up in the direction of the arrow or push it down while pressing and
holding button ⇒ Fig. 38①⇒.
•The head restraint must click securely into position.
Correct head restraint setting
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not
lower than eye level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible.
Head restraint setting for shorter people
Push the head restraint to the first position, even if the head is then located underneath the top
edge of the head restraint. There may be a small gap between the head restraint and backrest in
the lowest position.
Head restraint setting for taller people
Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
Injuries could be caused if the backrests are folded forwards and backwards carelessly.
•Never fold the seat backrest forwards or backwards while the vehicle is in motion.
•While folding the seat backrest forwards, always ensure that there are no people, animals
or objects in its path.
•When folding forwards and backwards, keep all hands, fingers, feet and other body parts
away from the seat hinges and seat release mechanism.
•Floor mats or other objects could get caught in the hinges on the seat backrest. The seat
backrest might then not engage securely when it is returned to the upright position.
•Passengers (adults and children) must not use seats if the backrest is folded forwards or
is not clicked securely into place.
•When being folded back, the seat backrest must be securely locked in the upright position.
If the seat backrest is not locked properly it could move suddenly and cause severe
injuries.
WARNING
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Driving without head restraints or with incorrectly adjusted head restraints increases the risk
of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.
•If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correctly.
•Each vehicle occupant must adjust the head restraint to suit their body size, to help reduce
the risk of neck injuries in an accident. As far as possible, the upper edge of the head
restraint must be level with the top of the head, but no lower than eye level. Position the
back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible.
•Never adjust the head restraint when the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING

Warning lamp
Fig. 42 Warning lamp in the instrument cluster
Fig. 43 Seat belt status for the rear seats in the instrument cluster display
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Lights
up or
flashes
Possible causeSolution
The driver seat belt and, if the front
passenger seat is occupied, the front
passenger seat belt are not fastened.
Fasten seat belts.
There are objects on the front
passenger seat.
Remove objects from the front passenger
seat and stow them safely.
Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Seat
belts will only offer the optimum level of protection when they are fastened and used properly.
•Seat belts are the most effective means of reducing the risk of serious and fatal injuries in
the event of an accident. Seat belts must always be fastened properly when the vehicle is
in motion to protect the driver and all vehicle occupants.
•Before every trip, each vehicle occupant must adopt the correct sitting position, correctly
fasten the 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 ⇒ Child seats (accessories).
•Only start driving when all passengers have correctly fastened their seat belts.
•Only ever insert the latch plate into the buckle of the associated seat, and always ensure
that it engages properly. Using a buckle that does not belong to the seat that you are
occupying reduces the level of protection and can lead to severe injuries.
•Never let any foreign bodies or liquids enter the slot for the seat belt buckle. 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 can 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 belt may
tear during an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.
•Damaged seat belts must be replaced immediately with new seat belts approved by
Volkswagen for your vehicle type. 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

Fig. 49 Inserting the seat belt latch plate into the buckle
Fig. 50 Removing the latch plate from the buckle
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
During an accident or braking manoeuvre, correctly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in
position in such a way as to provide maximum protection ⇒.
Fastening the seat belts
Fasten seat belts before every trip.
•Always adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly ⇒ Adjusting the seat position.
•Engage the rear seat backrests in an upright position ⇒.
•Take hold of the latch plate 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. 49.
•Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle.
Unfastening the seat belts
Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is stationary ⇒.
•Press the red button in the buckle ⇒ Fig. 50. The latch plate is released and springs out.
•Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily, without twisting the seat belt and without
damaging the trim.
Seat belt routing
Fig. 51 Correct seat belt routing and head restraint adjustment
Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.
•The seat belts only offer best protection when the backrests are in an upright position and
the seat belts have been fastened properly according to the occupant's height.
•Unfastening seat belts while the vehicle is in motion can lead to severe or fatal injuries in
the event of an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.
WARNING

Fig. 52 Correct seat belt routing during pregnancy
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Seat belts only provide an optimum level of protection during an accident when they are routed
correctly. Correct seat belt routing reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Correct seat belt
routing also holds the vehicle occupants in position so that an inflating airbag can offer the
maximum level of protection. Therefore you must always fasten your seat belt and ensure that the
seat belt routing is correct.
Assuming an incorrect sitting position can cause severe or fatal injuries ⇒ Adjusting the seat
position.
Correct seat belt routing
•The shoulder part of the seat belt must always lie on the centre of the shoulder, never across
the neck, over or under the arm or behind the back.
•The lap part of the seat belt must always lie across the pelvis, never across the stomach.
•The seat belt must always lie flat and snugly on the body. Tighten the belt if necessary.
For pregnant women the seat belt must be positioned evenly over the chest and as low as possible
over the pelvis. It must lie flat so that no pressure is exerted on the lower body – this applies in
every stage of pregnancy ⇒ Fig. 52.
Correct seat belt routing according to height
The following equipment can be used to adjust the seat belt routing:
•Height-adjustable front seats ⇒ Adjusting the seat position.
If a person's physical build prevents them from routing the seat belt properly, contact a
qualified workshop to find out about any special modifications so that the seat belts and airbags can
provide the optimum level of protection. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership
for this purpose.
Automatic belt retractor, belt tensioner, belt tension limiter
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The seat belts in the vehicle are part of the vehicle safety concept ⇒ Airbag system and include the
following important functions:
Automatic belt retractor
Every seat belt is equipped with an automatic belt retractor on the shoulder part of the belt. Full
freedom of movement is made possible when the shoulder belt is pulled slowly or when the vehicle
is travelling at normal speeds. However, if the belt is pulled out quickly or during sudden braking,
during travel in mountains or bends and during acceleration, the automatic belt retractor is locked.
Belt tensioners
The seat belts for the front seat occupants are equipped with belt tensioners.
Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident or a sudden
braking or driving manoeuvre.
•The seat belts only offer best protection when the backrests are in an upright position and
the seat belts have been fastened properly.
•The seat belt itself or a loose seat belt can cause serious injuries if the seat belt shifts from
harder body parts in the direction of softer body parts (e.g. the stomach).
•The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder and never under
the arm or across the neck.
•The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the chest.
•The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis and never across the stomach. The
seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the pelvis. Tighten the belt if necessary.
•For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must be as low as possible over the
pelvis and lie flat around the bulge of the belly.
•Do not twist the belt webbing while the seat belt is being worn.
•Never hold the seat belt away from the body by hand.
•The belt webbing should not lie over hard or fragile objects, such as glasses, pens or keys.
•Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar items to alter the seat belt routing.
WARNING