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NOTICE

Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servicing work or lack of Genuine Parts.

Regular servicing of your vehicle not only maintains its value, it also ensures that your vehicle remains roadworthy and in perfect working

order. Servicing work should therefore be carried out in accordance with the service schedule. Some work may have to be carried out before the

due date of the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating conditions are, for example, regular stop-

and-go driving and driving in areas with high levels of dust. Consult a qualified workshop for additional information. Volkswagen recommends

using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

Sitting position

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position

→ Correct sitting position

Number of seats

The vehicle has a total of 5 seats: 2 at the front and 3 at the rear. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.

WARNING

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 which is suitable for their height and weight

children

→ Airbag system

and

Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never place your feet on the seat or dash panel, for example, and never

ride with your feet out the window. When you are sat like this, the airbag and seat belt cannot provide optimal protection and could actually

increase the risk of injury during an accident.

Dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

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 deploying airbag strikes a vehicle

occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver is responsible for all occupants transported in the vehicle, especially children.

The following list contains examples of sitting positions that can be dangerous for all vehicle 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.

→ Introduction

→ Safe transport of