2021 VOLKSWAGEN UP! airbag

- Lever with buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system - , /
⇒ Volkswagen information system
Horn (works only when the ignition is switched on)
Ignition lock ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine
Pedals ⇒ Changing gear
Lever for adjusting the steering column ⇒ Adjusting the seat position
Driver front airbag ⇒ Airbag system
Stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage area
Overview of the centre console
Upper section of the centre console
Fig. 7 Overview of the upper section of the centre console
Key for ⇒ Fig. 7:
Air vent, non-adjustable ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Hazard warning lights button ⇒ In an emergency
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off
function PASSENGER AIRBAG ⇒ Airbag system
Button for the right-hand seat heating ⇒ Seat functions or button for the rear window
heating  (alternative fitting location) ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Radio (factory fitted) ⇒BookletRadio,
Button for the left seat heating ⇒ Seat functions
Switch for rear window heating ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Button for start/stop system ⇒ Pull-away assist systems
Controls for:
- Heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
- Air conditioning system ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Portable navigation system ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
Lower section of the centre console

Fig. 8 Overview of the lower section of the centre console
Key for ⇒ Fig. 8:
Stowage compartment with drink holder in the centre console ⇒ Drink holder
Ashtray ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter
12-volt socket or cigarette lighter ⇒ Socket⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter
Handbrake ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking
Lever for:
- Manual gearbox ⇒ Changing gear
- Automated manual gearbox ⇒ Changing gear
Button for city emergency brake function ⇒ City emergency brake function
Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in
right-hand drive vehicles
Key for ⇒ Fig. 9:
Location of front passenger front airbag in the dash panel ⇒ Airbag system
Vent ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
To the side of the dash panel: key-operated switch for disabling the front passenger front
airbag ⇒ Airbag system
Opening lever for the stowage compartment or open stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage
area
Symbols in the roof
SymbolMeaning
Interior lights and reading lights ⇒ Lights
Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ⇒ Electric panorama
sliding/tilting glass roof
Instrument cluster
Warning and indicator lamps
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings ⇒, faults ⇒ or certain functions.
Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out once
the engine is running or the vehicle is in motion.
Acoustic warning signals are sounded when some warning or indicator lamps light up.
SymbolMeaning ⇒See
Handbrake is applied.
⇒ Braking, stopping
and parkingDo not drive on!
Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system.
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Coolant level too low, coolant temperature too high or
coolant level system faulty.
⇒ Coolant
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low.⇒ Engine oil
⇒ Steering

SymbolMeaning ⇒See
Do not drive on!
The electromechanical steering is faulty or not working.
Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened.
⇒ Seat belts
There are objects on the front passenger seat.
Fault in the alternator.⇒ Vehicle battery
Vehicles with start/stop system: manual engine start
required.
⇒ Pull-away assist
systems
Fault in the automated manual gearbox.⇒ Changing gear
Lit up: there is a fault in the ESC, or it has been switched of
for system-related reasons
OR: together with the ABS indicator lamp : ABS fault.
OR: the vehicle battery has been reconnected.
⇒ Braking, stopping
and parking
Flashing: ESC/TCS is taking corrective action.
Lit up: Traction Control fault or switched off for system-
related reasons.
Flashes: Traction Control active.
ABS faulty or not functioning.
The rear fog light is switched on.⇒ Lights
Lit up or flashing: catalytic converter fault.⇒ Engine
management
system and exhaust
purification system
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power
Control).
Electromechanical steering function reduced.⇒ Steering
Petrol tank nearly empty.⇒ Filling the tank
Natural gas tank nearly empty.⇒ Filling the tank
Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system.⇒ Airbag system
Automated manual gearbox overheated, or the gears
cannot be selected correctly.⇒ Changing gear
Flashing: vehicle with an automated manual gearbox is not
secured from rolling away.
Changing gear
⇒ Changing gear
Braking, stopping
and parking
⇒ Braking, stopping
and parking
Turn signal left or right.⇒ Lights
Hazard warning lights switched on.⇒ In an emergency
Cruise control system is controlling the speed.⇒ Cruise control
system (CCS)
Depress the brake pedal.
Changing gear
⇒ Changing gear
Braking, stopping
and parking
⇒ Braking, stopping
and parking
Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being
operated.⇒ Lights
Engine coolant temperature is too low in vehicles with
natural gas engine.⇒ Coolant
Seat belt fastened for a rear seat passenger.
⇒ Seat belts
Seat belt not fastened for a rear seat passenger.
Immobilizer active.⇒ Starting and
stopping the engine
After switching on the ignition: Display to indicate that a
service is due soon.
⇒ Instruments
Black ice warning. The outside temperature is below
+4°C (+39°F).
Flashing quickly: City emergency brake function braking
automatically or has braked automatically.
⇒ City emergency
brake function
Flashing slowly: City emergency brake function currently
not available.
City emergency brake function has been switched on
manually. Switches off after approx. 5 seconds.
City emergency brake function has been switched off
manually.
Lit up: start/stop system is available.
Flashing: start/stop system is not available.⇒ Pull-away assist
systemsStart/stop system is available, but an automatic engine stop
is not possible.

•Press the  button on the vehicle key. Remain standing close to the vehicle.
•Unlock the vehicle with the key bit within one minute. The synchronisation process is complete.
Central locking system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Description of the central locking system
⇒ Locking or unlocking the vehicle from outside
⇒ Locking or unlocking the vehicle from the inside
⇒ SAFELOCK mechanism
The central locking system will only work correctly when all doors and the tailgate are properly
closed. The vehicle cannot be locked with the key if the driver door is open.
If the vehicle is unlocked and not used for a long time (e.g. in your own garage) the vehicle battery
could discharge or the engine may not start.
Additional information and warnings:
•Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views
•Vehicle key set ⇒ Vehicle key set
•Doors ⇒ Doors
•Tailgate ⇒ Tailgate
•Electric windows ⇒ Windows
•Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ⇒ Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
•Manual opening and closing ⇒ Manual opening and closing
Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all doors and the tailgate from one point:
•From outside the vehicle with the vehicle key ⇒ Locking or unlocking the vehicle from outside.
•From inside the vehicle with the central locking button ⇒ Locking or unlocking the vehicle from
the inside.
Certain functions for the central locking system can be activated or deactivated by a qualified
workshop.
The doors and the tailgate can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking
system fails.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags have been triggered
The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are activated during an accident. After an accident, the
vehicle can be locked by one of the methods below, depending on the damage incurred.
FunctionAction
Locking the vehicle with the
central locking button.
– Switch off the ignition.
– Open one of the vehicle doors once.
– Press the central locking button .
Locking the vehicle using the
vehicle key.
– Switch off the ignition.
OR: remove the key from the ignition lock.
– Open one of the vehicle doors once.
– Lock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
Improper use of the central locking system could lead to serious injury.
•The central locking system locks all doors. Locking the vehicle from the inside may
prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally and unauthorised persons from
entering the vehicle. However, locked doors can delay assistance to passengers inside
the vehicle in the event of an accident or emergency.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. All doors can be
locked from the inside using the central locking button. This may mean that people lock
themselves in the vehicle. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or
very low temperatures.
•Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to
season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small
children.
•Never leave anyone inside a locked vehicle. People in the vehicle could become trapped
in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety.
WARNING

Roll-back function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of injury when the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass
roof is being closed ⇒. If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is not able to close
because it is stiff or obstructed, it will automatically open again immediately.
•Check why the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof has not closed.
•Try to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof again.
•If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is still stiff or obstructed, it stops at this point.
Then close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back
function
•Pull the switch ⇒ Fig. 34⑤ within approximately 5 seconds after the roll-back function has been
triggered and hold it in this position until the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is closed
completely.
•The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof will then close without the roll-back function.
•If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof still cannot be closed, go to a qualified
workshop.
If you let go of the switch during the closing procedure, the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass
roof will open automatically.
Sitting correctly and safely
Adjusting the seat position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
⇒ Correct sitting position
⇒ Controls on the front seats
⇒ Adjusting the rear head restraint
⇒ Removing and installing the rear head restraint
⇒ Adjusting the steering wheel position
Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of 4 seats: 2 at the front and 2 at the rear. Each seat is equipped with a seat
belt.
Additional information and warnings:
•Seat functions ⇒ Seat functions
•Seat belts ⇒ Seat belts
•Airbag system ⇒ Airbag system
•Child seats (accessories) ⇒ Child seats (accessories)
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function can cause
severe injuries.
•Always be careful when closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
•Ensure that nobody is obstructing the operating area of the electric panorama sliding/tilting
glass roof, especially if the roll-back function is not active.
•The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed
against the roof frame and sustaining injury.
WARNING

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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