
Fig. 26 Illustration: correct distance between the driver and the steering wheel, correct seat belt 
routing and correct head restraint adjustment. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers are described below. 
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 sitting positions for your own safety and to reduce the level 
of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident: 
The following applies to all vehicle occupants: 
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 at all 
times Fig. 26 
For small people, push the head restraint all the way down, 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 
Additional points for the driver: 
Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it. 
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your breastbone is at 
least 25 cm Fig. 26
both hands and your arms slightly bent Steering wheel 
The steering wheel must always point towards the breastbone and not towards the face. 
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 bent and so that the distance from the dash panel to your 
knees is at least 10 cm Fig. 26 
Adjust the height of the driver seat so that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel.  

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 slightly 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 also lie flat so that no pressure is exerted on the abdomen this applies in 
every stage of pregnancy Fig. 37 
Adjusting seat belt routing to body size 
The following equipment can be used to adjust the seat belt routing: 
Seat belt height adjuster for the front seats Seat belt height adjuster 
Height-adjustable front seats Sitting position 
 
WARNING 
Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident or a sudden braking 
or driving manoeuvre. 
The seat belts offer best protection only 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. 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 upper body. 
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 slightly 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 round stomach. 
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. 
 
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  

does not 
mean there is a fire in the vehicle. 
The fine dust can cause irritation to the skin and eye membranes as well as cause breathing 
difficulties, particularly for those people suffering from asthma or other respiratory health problems. 
In order to reduce breathing difficulties, get out of the vehicle or open the windows or doors in 
order to breathe fresh air. 
If you should come into contact with the dust, you should wash your hands and face with a mild 
soap and water before eating. 
Do not rub the dust into your eyes or into open wounds. 
If dust has entered your eyes, rinse them with water. 
 
WARNING 
Cleaning agents that contain solvents cause the surface of the airbag modules to become porous. In 
an accident that triggers the airbag, loose plastic parts can cause serious injury. 
Never clean the dash panel or the airbag covers with cleaning agents that contain solvents. 
Types of front passenger front airbag system 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Volkswagen offers two different front passenger front airbag systems: 
A B 
Features of the front passenger 
front airbag that can be switched 
off only by a qualified workshop. 
Features of the front passenger front airbag that can be 
switched off manually using the key-operated switch 
 Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off. 
Designation: airbag system. Designation: airbag system with front passenger front airbag 
deactivation. 
 Indicator lamp lights up on 
the instrument cluster display. 
 Indicator lamp lights up on the instrument cluster 
display. 
 Front passenger front airbag in 
the dash panel. 
 Indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG   in the upper 
section of the centre console. 
   Indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG   in the upper 
section of the centre console. 
   Key-operated switch in the side of the dash panel on the 
passenger side (visible only when the door is open).  

 
 
Fig. 39 In the roof console: indicator lamp for deactivated front passenger front airbag or indicator 
lamp for activated front passenger front airbag . 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is 
switched on. They will go out after a few seconds. 
 
WARNING 
If there is a fault in the airbag system, the airbag may not trigger correctly, may not trigger at all or 
may trigger unexpectedly. This could cause severe or fatal injuries. 
The airbag system should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. 
Never fit a child seat to the front passenger seat or remove a child seat that is already fitted! The 
front passenger front airbag may deploy during an accident in spite of the fault. 
 
NOTICE 
Failure to observe the illuminated indicator lamps could lead to the vehicle being damaged. 
Description and function of the airbags 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings 

 
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. 
  

 and push it down until it audible locks 
into place. 
In an emergency 
Making you and your vehicle safe 
Observe any legislation concerning the safety of a broken-down vehicle. For example, many 
countries stipulate that you have to switch on the hazard warning lights and wear a high-visibility 
waistcoat Equipment for an emergency 
Checklist 
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following actions in the 
specified order  
 
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface . 
 
Switch on the hazard warning lights using the button Centre console. 
 
Switch on the electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake. 
 
Select the neutral position Manual gearbox: selecting a gear or move the selector lever to P position 
DSG

indicate a change in direction or lane change by operating the turn signal. The hazard warning lights 
will be interrupted temporarily. 
Switch on the hazard warning lights, e.g. in the following situations: 
When traffic ahead suddenly starts moving more slowly or you reach the tail end of a traffic jam to 
warn vehicles behind you. 
There is an emergency situation. 
The vehicle has broken down. 
When tow-starting or towing. 
Always follow local regulations on the use of the hazard warning lights. 
If the hazard warning lights are not working, you must use an alternative method of drawing 
attention to the broken-down vehicle. This method must comply with traffic legislation. 
 
WARNING 
Any broken-down vehicle poses a high accident risk for the vehicle occupants and for other road 
users. 
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. 
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic. 
Switch on the hazard warning lights. 
Never leave other persons alone in the vehicle, particularly children or people requiring assistance. 
This applies in particular when the doors are locked. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected 
to very high or very low temperatures. 
 
WARNING 
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries. 
Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures. 
 
WARNING 
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries. 
Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable 
material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel. 
  

 
When pushing the vehicle by hand, do not press on the tail light clusters, the rear spoiler or large 
panels. This could damage the vehicle and the rear spoiler could become detached. 
 
The 12-volt vehicle battery will discharge if the hazard warning lights are left on over a long period of 
time even when the ignition is switched off. 
 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the brake lights flash rapidly if you brake sharply or initiate full 
braking at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50 mph). This is a particularly effective way of attracting 
the attention of vehicles behind you. If you then continue to brake, the hazard warning lights will be 
switched on automatically at speeds under approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). Once you start to 
accelerate, the hazard warning lights will switch off again automatically. 
Equipment for an emergency 
 
Fig. 48 In the boot lid: holder for the warning triangle. 
First-aid kit 
Depending on the equipment, the first-aid kit may be located in a stowage compartment or holder in 
the luggage compartment, under the luggage compartment floor or in the vehicle interior. 
The first-aid kit must comply with legal requirements. Please note the expiry date of the contents. 
After use, replace any of the contents as necessary and then stow the first-aid kit away again safely. 
Warning triangle 
Depending on the equipment, the warning triangle may be located in the boot lid. When the boot lid 
is open, turn the lock of the holder Fig. 48by 90