2021 VOLKSWAGEN UP! ECU

LATCH/UCRA universal anchorage attachment points and top tether, including in North
America⇒ Securing child seats using lower anchoring points (ISOFIX, LATCH).
Three-point automatic seat belt and top tether⇒ Securing child seats with a seat belt.
The systems consist of attachments for child restraint systems with a top tether and lower
anchoring points in the seat.
Using a child seat on the front passenger seat
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Not all countries allow you to transport children on the front passenger seat. Not every child seat is
suitable for use on the front passenger seat. Volkswagen dealerships keep an up-to-date list of all
authorised child seats. Only use child seats that have been authorised for your vehicle.
The active front airbag on the front passenger side presents a major danger to a child. Transporting
a child in a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat can pose a danger to the child's life.
If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, an inflating front passenger front
airbag can strike it with such force that critical or fatal injuries may occur ⇒. Therefore, never
use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat when the front passenger front airbag is
activated.
Only use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat when you have ascertained that the
front passenger front airbag has been switched off. This is confirmed when the yellow indicator
lamp in the dash panel PASSENGER AIR BAG  lights up ⇒ Airbag system. If the front
passenger front airbag cannot be switched off and stays active, do not transport any children on
the front passenger seat⇒.
What to be aware of when using a child seat on the front passenger seat:
•The front passenger front airbag must be deactivated when a rear-facing child seat is being
used ⇒ Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key-
operated switch.
•The front passenger seat backrest must be in an upright position.
•The front passenger seat must be pushed as far back as it will go.
•In vehicles with height-adjustable seats, the front passenger seat must be as high as possible.
Suitable child seats
The child seat must be specially authorised by the manufacturer for use on the front passenger seat
in vehicles with front and side airbags.
Universal child seats in groups 0, 0+, 1, 2, or 3, as specified in ECE-R 44, can be fitted to the front
passenger seat.
Using a child seat on the rear seats
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
When fitting a child seat to a rear seat, the position of the front seat must be adjusted to ensure that
the child has sufficient space. Adjust the front seat according to the size of the child seat and child.
If a child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, the risk to the child of sustaining critical
or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increases. Never use a rear-facing child seat on
the front passenger seat if the front passenger front airbag is enabled. The child could suffer
fatal injuries when the front airbag is activated as the child seat will be hit by the airbag with
full force and thrown against the seat backrest.
DANGER
If, in exceptional circumstances, a child is being transported in a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat, the following rules apply:
•The front passenger front airbag must be switched off and remain switched off.
•The child seat must be approved by the child seat manufacturer for use on a front
passenger seat with front or side airbags.
•Follow the fitting instructions from the child seat manufacturer and observe all warnings.
•Push the front passenger seat back as far as possible and adjust it to the highest position,
to keep as far away as possible from the front airbag.
•Adjust the backrest to an upright position.
•Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised restraint system suitable for their
height and weight.
DANGER

Ensure that the front passenger can still maintain a correct sitting position ⇒ Adjusting the seat
position.
Suitable child seats
The child seat must have been approved by the manufacturer for use on the rear bench seat with
side airbag.
Universal child seats in groups 0, 0+, 1, 2, or 3 as specified in ECE-R 44 can be fitted to the rear
seats.
The seats are suitable for child seats with the ISOFIX system that are specially approved for this
vehicle type by ECE-R 44.
ISOFIX child seats approved for use on rear seats
There are different categories of ISOFIX child seats: universal, semi-universal and vehicle-specific.
•If the ISOFIX child seat has universal approval, the child seat must be fastened with the lower
anchoring points and the top tether.
•If ISOFIX child seats have semi-universal or vehicle-specific approval, a check must be made
prior to use in order to find out whether the child seat has been approved for the vehicle. For
this purpose, the child-seat manufacturer supplies the ISOFIX child seat with a list of vehicles
for which the respective ISOFIX child seat has been approved. If necessary, contact the child
seat manufacturer for an up-to-date list of vehicles.
Securing child seats with a seat belt
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
It is permissible to fasten child seats with universal written on the orange label to the seats using
the seat belt, but only on the seats marked in the table with a u.
Weight classFront passenger seatSeats on the rear bench
seat
Group 0
up to 10 kguu
Group 0+
up to 13 kguu
Group 1
9 to 18 kguu
Group 2
15 to 25 kguu
Group 3
22 to 36 kguu
Securing a child seat using the seat belt
•Read and follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
•When placing the child seat on the front passenger seat, push the seat back as far as possible
and adjust the backrest to an upright position ⇒ Adjusting the seat position.
•Position the child seat on the seat according to the instructions given by the child seat
manufacturer.
•Fasten the seat belt or guide it through the child seat as described in the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
•Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted.
•Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it down until it locks
securely with a click.
•In vehicles with lockable seat belts: pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out and let the
belt web roll up on the automatic belt retractor. The belt makes a clicking sound as it rolls up.
•The upper part of the belt must lie snugly and fully over the child seat.
•Pull the seat belt to check that the lower belt strap is locked and can no longer be pulled out.
•In vehicles with lockable seat belts: secure any seat belts that are not being used out of the
reach of the child in the child seat, by guiding the belt behind the head restraint on the
neighbouring seat. When doing this, ensure that the locking mechanism of the seat belt is not
triggered! The belt should not make a clicking sound as it rolls up. Let the belt web roll up on the
automatic belt retractor.
A child in a child seat on the rear bench seat can sustain fatal injuries if they play with
lockable seat belts that are not in use.
•Always secure any lockable seat belts on the rear bench seat that are not in use.
WARNING

Removing child seats
Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is stationary ⇒.
•Press the red button in the buckle. 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.
•Remove the child seat from the vehicle.
Securing child seats using lower anchoring points (ISOFIX, LATCH)
Fig. 59 On vehicle seat: markings identifying the lower anchoring points for child seats
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Two retaining rings, the lower anchoring points, are fitted behind a recess on each outer rear seat.
Overview of installation with ISOFIX
The following table lists where and how ISOFIX child seats can be fastened at the lower anchoring
points on the individual seats in the vehicle according to European Directive ECE-R 16.
The body weight permissible for the child seat and the size class A to G are indicated on the label
attached to child seats with universal or semi-universal certification.
Group (weight class)
Group 0:
up to 10
kg
Group 0: up to
10 kg
Group 1: 9 to 18 kg
Group 0+: up to
13 kg
Direction of installation
Rear-facing
(opposite to
driving
direction)
Rear-facing
(opposite to driving
direction)
Rear-facing
(opposite to
driving
direction)
Forward-facing
(in driving
direction)
Size classFGCDECDABB1
Installation on the front
passenger seatSeat without anchoring points, not attached with ISOFIX/LATCH
Installation on seats on
the rear bench seatIL-SUIL-SUIL-SUIUF/IL-SU
X: Seat not suitable for securing an ISOFIX child seat from this group.
IL-SU: Suitable seat for installing an ISOFIX child seat with semi-universal approval, refer to vehicle
list from child seat manufacturer.
IUF: Suitable seat for installation of an ISOFIX child seat with universal approval and securing with
top tether.
Child seats with fixed attachments
Insert guides can be used to install a child seat with rigid attachments. Insert guides facilitate
installation and protect the seat covers. The insert guides in some cases are part of the scope of
supply for the child seat or can be obtained from your Volkswagen dealership. If necessary, the
insert guides are latched onto the two anchoring points in the vehicle ⇒.
•Observe the child seat manufacturer's instructions when fitting or removing the child seat ⇒.
•Insert the child seat into the retaining rings ⇒ Fig. 59 in the direction of the arrow. The child seat
must click securely into place.
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 or steering manoeuvre.
•Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING

•Pull on both sides of the child seat.
Child seats with adjustable attachment belts
•Observe the child seat manufacturer's instructions when fitting or removing the child seat ⇒.
•Position the child seat on the seat cushion and attach the hooks from the attachment belts onto
the retaining rings ⇒ Fig. 59.
•Pull the attachment belts to ensure that they are equally taut. The child seat must fit snugly to
the vehicle seat.
•Pull on both sides of the child seat.
Securing child seats with the top tether
Fig. 60 Example of a fastened top tether
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
•Observe the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer when fitting or removing the
child seat ⇒.
•Release the seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards slightly ⇒ Luggage compartment.
•Remove the head restraint located behind the child seat and stow it securely in the vehicle
⇒ Adjusting the seat position.
•Guide the top tether of the child seat back between the backrest and the luggage compartment
cover into the luggage compartment.
•Fold back the seat backrest and push it firmly to lock it in place.
•Attach the child seat to the lower anchoring points ⇒ Securing child seats using lower anchoring
points (ISOFIX, LATCH).
•Fasten the top tether to the retaining rings in the luggage compartment ⇒ Fig. 60.
•Stretch the belt so that the child seat is positioned high on the backrest.
Reinstall the head restraints after the child seat has been removed⇒ Adjusting the seat position.
Lights and vision
Lights
The lower anchoring points for the child seats are not fastening rings. Fit child seats to the
lower anchoring points only.
WARNING
•In order to avoid permanent marks on the seats, the insert guides should be removed from
the anchoring points when there is no child seat fitted to them.
•In order to avoid damage to the seat covers, the seats or the insert guides, the insert
guides must always be removed from the anchoring points before folding the rear bench
seat forwards.
NOTICE
Child seats attached using the lower anchoring points and top tether must be fitted according
to the instructions from the manufacturer. Failure to do so could lead to severe injuries.
•Never attach more than one top tether from a child seat to one retaining ring in the
luggage compartment.
•Only use the specially fitted retaining rings when attaching the top tether.
•Never fasten the top tether to one of the fastening rings.
WARNING

Fig. 71 In the driver door: rotary knob for the electric exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The exterior mirrors are adjusted by moving the setting knob ⇒ Fig. 70 or the rotary knob ⇒ Fig. 71.
Turn the rotary knob ⇒ Fig. 71 to the required position:
Switch on the exterior mirror heating.
Set the left exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left by moving the rotary knob.
Neutral position. Exterior mirror heating is switched off, it is not possible to adjust
the exterior mirrors.
Set the right exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left by moving the rotary
knob.
The exterior mirrors can be folded in and back from the vehicle. To do this, carefully push the
exterior mirror housing in towards the side window or back from the side window until the exterior
mirror perceptibly engages.
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer needed. Fuel is
otherwise wasted.
If there is a fault, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the
outside of the mirror.
Transporting
Driving notes
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Stowing items of luggage
⇒ Driving with an open tailgate
⇒ Driving a loaded vehicle
⇒ Vehicle-specific weight ratings
Heavy objects must always be stowed securely in the luggage compartment and you must ensure
that the rear seat backrests are securely engaged in the upright position. Always use suitable
securing straps with the fastening rings to secure heavy items. Never exceed the vehicle's
maximum payload. Both the payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle will have an
effect on the driving response and braking distance ⇒.
Additional information and warnings:
•Tailgate ⇒ Tailgate
•Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards ⇒ Seat functions
•Lights ⇒ Lights
Injuries can be sustained if you do not take care when folding the exterior mirrors in and out.
•Only fold the exterior mirrors in or out when there is nobody in the path of the mirror.
•Always ensure that no fingers are caught between the exterior mirror and the foot of the
mirror when the exterior mirror is moved.
WARNING
Incorrectly estimating the distance to vehicles travelling behind you can cause accidents and
serious injuries.
•Curved mirrors (convex or aspheric) enlarge the field of vision and can make objects in the
mirror seem smaller and further away than they actually are.
•Using curved mirrors to estimate the distance of other vehicles when changing lanes is
inaccurate and can cause accidents and severe injuries.
•Whenever possible, use the interior mirror to check the exact distance away from vehicles
behind or other objects.
•Ensure that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Always fold in exterior mirrors before using an automatic car wash.
NOTICE

•Luggage compartment ⇒ Luggage compartment
•Roof carrier ⇒ Roof carrier
•Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres
Stowing items of luggage
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
•Always distribute any loads in the vehicle and on the roof as evenly as possible.
•Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible. Position the rear
seat backrests securely in the upright position.
•Secure luggage in the luggage compartment to the fastening rings with suitable straps
⇒ Luggage compartment.
•Adjust the headlight range ⇒ Lights.
•Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load. Please read the tyre pressure sticker
⇒ Wheels and tyres.
Observe any information concerning the loading of a roof carrier ⇒ Roof carrier.
Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous. Ensure that the open tailgate and any
objects are secured properly, and take appropriate measures to reduce the quantity of toxic
exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.
Objects that are not secured, or are secured incorrectly, can cause serious injuries in the
event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident. This applies particularly if
objects are struck by the airbag when activated and then flung through the vehicle interior.
Please apply the following rules to reduce the risk of accidents:
•Always stow all objects in the vehicle securely. Always stow luggage and heavy objects in
the luggage compartment.
•Always use suitable straps to prevent luggage from entering the deployment zones of the
side airbag or the front airbag in the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or an
accident.
•Objects should be stowed in the vehicle interior in such a way that they can never enter
the airbag deployment zones while the vehicle is in motion.
•Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.
•All objects must be removed from the seat cushion of the front passenger seat if the front
passenger backrest is folded forward. Even light and small objects could be pressed into
the weight detection mat underneath the seat cushion by the backrest when it is folded
forwards and thus send incorrect information to the airbag control units.
•The front airbag must be switched off and the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 
must light up for as long as the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards.
•Stowed objects must never cause passengers to assume an incorrect sitting position.
•Any seat blocked by stowed objects must not be used by any passengers.
WARNING
The vehicle handling and braking effect may alter significantly if large or heavy objects are
being transported.
•Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
•Accelerate carefully and gently.
•Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
•Brake earlier than in normal driving.
WARNING
Hard objects on the shelf can chafe against the wires of the heating element in the rear
window and cause damage.
NOTICE

Driving a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
•Stow all items of luggage securely ⇒ Stowing items of luggage.
•Accelerate carefully and gently.
•Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
•Brake earlier than in normal driving.
•If applicable, heed the information about driving with a roof carrier ⇒ Roof carrier.
Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual
apply to the basic model. The vehicle data sticker in the service schedule and the official vehicle
documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.
The values quoted here may differ if additional equipment is fitted, for different models or for special
vehicles.
The values for the kerb weight in the following table apply for the road-ready vehicle with driver
(75 kg), service fluids including fuel tank carrying 90% of its capacity and, if applicable, tools and
Driving with an unlocked or open tailgate can cause serious injuries.
•Always drive with the tailgate closed.
•Always stow all items in the luggage compartment securely. Loose objects can fall out of
the luggage compartment and injure other road users.
•Always drive carefully and ensure that you think ahead.
•Avoid any abrupt or sudden driving and braking manoeuvres as this can cause the open
tailgate to move unpredictably.
•Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must be marked to ensure that they
are visible to other road users. Comply with legal regulations.
•Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must never be held in position by
the tailgate.
•If it is necessary to drive with the tailgate open, all luggage racks and cargo stowed on the
rack must be removed from the tailgate.
WARNING
Poisonous exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle interior when the tailgate is open. This could
result in loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injury and accidents.
•Always drive with the tailgate closed in order to prevent toxic gases from entering the
vehicle.
•If exceptional circumstances require you to drive with an open tailgate, you must do the
following to reduce the quantity of toxic exhaust fumes that could enter the vehicle:
- Close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
- Switch off air recirculation mode.
- Open all vents in the dash panel.
- Switch the blowers to the highest setting.
WARNING
The vehicle length and height are different when the tailgate is open.
NOTICE
Moving loads can severely impair the vehicle's stability and driving safety, which can cause
accidents and severe injuries.
•Secure objects properly to prevent them from sliding.
•Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.
•Engage the rear seat backrests securely in an upright position.
WARNING

spare tyre ⇒. Additional equipment and retrofitted accessories increase the stated kerb weight
and reduce the maximum permitted load accordingly.
The load comprises the weights of the following:
•Passengers
•All luggage
•Roof load including roof carrier system
Petrol engines
Engine powerECGearbox
type
Kerb
weight
Gross
vehicle
weight
rating
Gross
axle
weight
rating,
front
Gross
axle
weight
rating,
rear
44 kWCHYA
MG5929 kg –
1,032 kg
1,290 kg680 kg640 kg
AG5932 kg –
1,035 kg
55 kWCHYB
MG5929 kg –
1,032 kg
1,290 kg680 kg640 kg
AG5932 kg –
1,035 kg
Natural gas engine
Engine powerECGearbox
type
Kerb
weight
Gross
vehicle
weight
rating
Gross
axle
weight
rating,
front
Gross
axle
weight
rating,
rear
50 kWCPGAMG5
1,031 kg
– 1,118
kg
1,370 kg700 kg700 kg
Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Folding the backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards
⇒ Luggage compartment cover
⇒ Variable luggage compartment floor
⇒ Fastening rings
⇒ Bag hook
Heavy objects must always be transported in the luggage compartment and you must ensure that
the rear seat backrests are securely engaged in the upright position. Always use suitable securing
straps with the fastening rings. Never exceed the vehicle's maximum payload. Both the payload
and the distribution of the load in the vehicle will have an effect on the driving response and braking
distance ⇒.
Additional information and warnings:
•Airbag system ⇒ Airbag system
•Lights ⇒ Lights
•Transporting ⇒ Driving notes
•Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres
Exceeding the maximum permissible weights and axle loads can cause damage to the
vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.
•The actual axle loads must never exceed the maximum permissible axle loads.
•The payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle have an effect on the driving
response and braking distance of the vehicle. Adjust your speed accordingly.
WARNING
The payload should be distributed as evenly as possible in the vehicle. When transporting
heavy objects in the luggage compartment, they should be placed either in front of or over the
rear axle in order to minimise the effect on the vehicle's handling.
NOTICE