2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Owners Manual

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022  Owners Manual Fig. 35 An unbelted driver is thrown forwards.
Fig. 36 The unbelted rear passenger is thrown forwards, hitting the belted driver.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022  Owners Manual Check the condition of all seat belts regularly.
Keep the seat belts clean.
Avoid allowing any foreign substances or liquids to get on to the seat belt or latch plate or 
into the slot in the seat bel

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022  Owners Manual Fig. 39 Removing the latch plate from the buckle.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
If worn properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022  Owners Manual Assuming an incorrect sitting position can cause severe or fatal injuries ⇒ Sitting position.
Correct seat belt routing
•The shoulder part of the seat belt must always lie on the centre of the s

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022  Owners Manual 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

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022  Owners Manual The airbag modules and belt tensioners may contain perchlorate. Please comply with 
legislation regarding disposal.
Proactive occupant protection system
First read and observe the introductoryinformat

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022  Owners Manual Troubleshooting
If there is a malfunction in the proactive occupant protection system, the message Proactive 
occupant protection unavailable or Proactive occupant protection: function restricted is

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022  Owners Manual Types of front passenger front airbag system
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Never rely solely on the airbag system for your protection.
•Even