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Vehicle lighting ⇒ Headlights which is necessary for trafﬁc safety:

Information on changing bulbs ⇒ Exterior lighting.

DANGER

Read and heed the important safety instructions for the front passenger's front airbag ⇒ Safety notes on using child restraints.

WARNING

Alcohol, drugs, medication, and prescription narcotics can considerably impair perception, reaction times, and driving safety, which can result in loss of vehicle

control. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Do not drive under the inﬂuence of alcohol, drugs, medication or prescription narcotics.

WARNING

Not paying attention to road trafﬁc can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always comply with the applicable driving regulations and speed limits and think ahead while driving.

Take regular breaks on long drives. You should take a break at least every two hours.

NOTICE

Volkswagen is not responsible for damage to the vehicle caused by substandard fuel, insufﬁcient maintenance, or unsuitable replacement parts.

Volkswagen recommends the use of Volkswagen original parts or Volkswagen original accessories, which you can acquire from an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Having the vehicle serviced regularly not only maintains the value of the vehicle, but also contributes to operational safety and roadworthiness. Therefore, have

maintenance procedures performed according to Volkswagen instructions. Under extreme operating conditions, some work may need to be performed before the

next service is due. Extreme operating conditions can include frequent stop-and-go driving or driving in areas with a lot of dust in the air. For further information,

contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Seating position

Introduction

Number of seats

Depending on vehicle equipment, the vehicle may have ﬁve or seven seats.

Every seat is equipped with a safety belt.

5-seat vehicle

7-seat vehicle

Front seats

2

3

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2

3

2

Seats in the second row

Seats in the third row

WARNING

Sitting incorrectly in the vehicle can increase the risk of serious or fatal injuries during sudden driving or braking maneuvers, in the event of a collision or

accident, and if the airbags are deployed.

Before the vehicle starts to move, all vehicle occupants must always be in the correct seating position and maintain it while driving. Safety belts must

also be fastened and remain fastened.

The number of persons in the vehicle must not exceed the number of seats with safety belts.

Always secure children in the vehicle with an approved and suitable child restraint system according to the child's body size and weight ⇒ Transporting

children safely and⇒ Airbag system.

Always keep feet in the footwell while driving. For example, never rest feet on the seat or on the instrument panel and never stick feet out of the window.

Otherwise, if the airbag and the safety belt deploy, they could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident instead of providing protection.

WARNING

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In the event of an accident or when the trunk lid is being closed, persons taller than 1.60 m (around 5 ft, 3 inches) or children on booster seats who are sitting in

the third row of seats can suffer serious head injuries.

Do not allow any persons taller than 1.60 m (around 5 ft, 3 inches) to sit in the third row of seats.

Do not allow any children to sit on booster seats in the third seat row if the total height of the child including booster seat exceeds 1.60 m (around 5 ft,

3 inches).

When you close the trunk lid, make sure that no adults or children are in the swivel range of the trunk lid.

Risk of injury due to an incorrect seating position

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

The risk of serious or fatal injuries will increase if safety belts are not worn or are incorrectly fastened. Safety belts can only achieve the optimum protection if they

are routed correctly. An incorrect seating position signiﬁcantly impairs the protective function of the safety belt. This could result in serious or fatal injuries. The risk o

serious or fatal injuries increases even more if a deployed airbag strikes a passenger who is sitting in an incorrect seating position. The driver is responsible for all

vehicle occupants and especially for children who are being transported in the vehicle.

The following list includes examples of seating positions that could be dangerous for all vehicle occupants.

The following points always apply when the vehicle is in motion:

Never stand inside the vehicle.

Never stand on the seats.

Never kneel on the seats.

Never tilt your seat backrest too far back.

Never lean against the instrument panel.

Never lay down in the seats in the vehicle interior or on the rear bench seat.

Never sit only on the front section of the seat.

Never sit sideways on the seat.

Never lean against the window.

Never place your feet out of the window.

Never place your feet on the instrument panel.

Never place your feet on the seat cushion or on the seat backrest.

Never ride in the footwell.

Never sit on the armrests.

Never drive or ride in a seat without fastening your safety belt.

Never ride in the trunk.

WARNING

Incorrect seating positions in the vehicle increase the risk of serious or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving and braking maneuvers,

especially if the airbags are deployed and exert force on a vehicle occupant who is not sitting correctly.

All vehicle occupants must always sit in the correct seating position and have their own safety belts correctly fastened while driving.

Correct seating position

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

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Fig. 28 General example: correct distance between the driver and the steering wheel, correct safety belt routing and correct head restraint adjustment.

The correct seating positions for the driver and passengers are speciﬁed in the information that follows. The safety belt and airbags only provide the optimum

protection when vehicle occupants are seated in a correct seating position.

If you have a physical impairment that prevents you from sitting correctly on the driver seat with a correctly worn safety belt and reaching the pedals, special

modiﬁcations to your vehicle may be necessary. For information on possible changes to your vehicle, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility qualiﬁed for this. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Alternatively, contact the Volkswagen Customer CARE Center at +00 (1) 800 822 8987.

For your safety and to reduce the risk of injuries in the event of a sudden braking maneuver or accident, Volkswagen recommends the following seating positions:

The following applies to all vehicle occupants:

Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge of the head restraint is in line with the upper portion of the head as much as possible, but not lower than eye

level. Position the back of the head as close as possible to the head restraint ﬁg. 28.

For shorter individuals, slide the head restraint all the way downward, even if the head is then below the upper edge of the head restraint.

For taller individuals, move the head restraint upward all the way.

Keep both feet in the footwell while driving.

Adjust and fasten the safety belts correctly ⇒ Safety belts.

The following additional points apply to the driver:

Adjust the forward/back position of the driver seat so that you can press the pedals while your legs are slightly bent and there is at least 10 cm (around

4 inches) of space between the instrument panel and your knees ﬁg. 28.

Adjust the driver seat so that the top point of the steering wheel can be reached.

Position the seat backrest in an upright position, so that your back rests completely on the seat backrest.

Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm (around 10 inches) ﬁg. 28 and you can hold the

steering wheel ﬁrmly at the sides with both hands and your elbows slightly bent.

When adjusted, the steering wheel must always face your chest and not be directed toward your face.

In vehicles with head restraints that can be moved forward or back, position the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to the back of the head.

Always keep both feet in the footwell to keep control of the vehicle at all times.

The following additional points apply to the front passenger:

In vehicles with head restraints that can be moved forward or back, position the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to the back of the head.

Position the seat backrest in an upright position, so that your back rests completely on the seat backrest.

Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible so that the airbag can provide optimum protection if it deploys.

Safety belts

Introduction

Check the condition of all of the safety belts regularly. If there is damage to the belt fabric, the belt connections, the automatic safety belt retractor or the buckle,

have the affected safety belt replaced immediately by suitably qualiﬁed professionals ⇒

. The authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility must use the correct parts for the vehicle, equipment and model year. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

The risk of serious and fatal injuries increases if the safety belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly.

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Safety belts are the most effective way to reduce the risk of serious and fatal injuries in a collision. Before every trip, vehicle occupants must therefore

seat themselves correctly, fasten the safety belt that belongs to the seat they are using, and keep it fastened while the vehicle is in motion. This applies to

all passengers and at all times, including during city driving.

Secure only one person with a safety belt.

Secure children in the vehicle with a child restraint that is appropriate for their weight and height and with the safety belt used correctly ⇒ Transporting

children safely.

Never allow children or infants to ride on anyone's lap and never strap children or infants to another person with the same safety belt.

Only ever insert and latch the buckle tongue in the belt buckle for the corresponding seat. Using a buckle from another seat reduces the protection

provided by the safety belt and can cause serious injuries.

Do not wear extremely bulky, loose clothing in the vehicle, such as a coat over a sports jacket, because this could impair the ﬁt and function of the safety

belt.

WARNING

If the belt webbing or other parts of the safety belts are damaged, the safety belts could tear during a collision or sudden braking maneuver and cause serious or

fatal injuries.

Never damage the safety belts by trapping them or chaﬁng them on sharp edges.

Have damaged safety belts replaced immediately with new safety belts that are approved for the vehicle by Volkswagen. Safety belts that are stretched

during a collision must be replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting

an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. It may be necessary to replace them even if there is no visible damage.

Check the safety belts' anchorage points as well.

Never try to repair, modify, or remove the safety belts yourself. Have all repairs to safety belts, safety belt retractors, and buckle components performed

only by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fasten seat belts reminder and seat belt safety indicator

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Fig. 29 In the instrument cluster display: warning light.

The driver or front passenger has not fastened their safety belt. Fasten all safety belts.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lamps light up temporarily as a function check. They then turn off after a few seconds.

A chime also sounds.

When the ignition is switched on, the red

warning light comes on for six seconds. A chime also sounds for up to six seconds if the driver safety belt is not

fastened. The chime ends when the driver fastens their safety belt. The warning lamps and chime go off when the driver and front passenger have fastened their

safety belts.

If the driver and front passenger do not both fasten their safety belts within 10 seconds after the warning chime has ended and the vehicle is driving at a speed

above approx. 25 km/h (approx. 15 mph), the chime sounds again for approx. 6 seconds, then stops for approx. 24 seconds, and then sounds again for approx. 6

seconds. The same happens if one of the safety belts is released while driving. The red

warning light comes on. A warning chime also sounds for up to two

minutes at 24-second intervals. The chime does not sound at speeds below approx. 8 km/h (approx. 5 mph).

When the ignition is switched on, the red

warning light comes on until the driver and front passenger have both fastened their safety belts.

WARNING

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The risk of serious and fatal injuries increases if the safety belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly.

Fasten the safety belts and use them correctly to ensure that they provide optimum protection.

Using safety belts

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Checklist

Using safety belts ⇒

:

Check the condition of all of the safety belts regularly.

Keep safety belts clean.

Always keep foreign objects and ﬂuids far away from the safety belt, the safety belt buckle, and the slot in the safety belt buckle.

Do not pinch or damage the safety belt and/or belt buckle, for example closing it in a door.

Never remove, modify, or repair the safety belt and belt fastening elements.

Always fasten the safety belt correctly before you begin driving and keep it fastened while driving.

Twisted safety belt

If the safety belt is difﬁcult to pull out of the belt guide, the safety belt may have been pulled out too quickly when positioning the belt and may have become twisted

within the side trim panel:

1. Slowly and carefully pull the safety belt out completely by the belt buckle.

2. Untwist any twisted sections of the safety belt and guide the belt back slowly by hand.

If you cannot untwist the safety belt, fasten the safety belt anyway. The twist must not be in a section of the belt that rests directly on the body. Go to an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately to have the belt untwisted. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Lockable safety belt

The safety belts on the rear seats and the safety belt on the front passenger seat are lockable and have an emergency locking function. With the locking function,

you can adjust the safety belt so that a child restraint is properly installed ⇒ Securing a child restraint with a safety belt .

Safety belts may only be locked for certain child restraint systems ⇒ Child restraints – overview.

An activated locking mechanism must be released when a vehicle occupant fastens their safety belt. To release the locking mechanism, push the red button in the

belt buckle and guide the belt back fully by hand.

WARNING

Incorrect handling of the safety belts increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries.

Check the safety belts and associated components regularly to ensure they function correctly.

Never attempt to repair safety belts. Have damaged safety belts replaced.

Always keep the safety belts clean.

Never damage the safety belts by trapping them or chaﬁng them on sharp edges.

Always keep the belt buckle and insertion guide for the belt buckle free of foreign objects and ﬂuids.

Fastening and unfastening the safety belts

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Safety belts that are fastened correctly hold vehicle occupants in the correct position during braking maneuvers or in a collision, in order to provide the maximum

protection ⇒

Introduction.

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Fastening the safety belt

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Fig. 30 Inserting the buckle tongue into the safety belt buckle.

Always fasten the safety belts before driving.

1. Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly ⇒ Seating position.

2. Have the rear seat backrest locked into place in an upright position ⇒

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3. Grab the belt and pull it evenly over the chest and pelvis. Do not twist the belt while doing this

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4. Insert the buckle tongue securely in the safety belt buckle for that seat ﬁg. 30.

5. Pull on the safety belt to make sure the buckle tongue is latched correctly in the safety belt buckle.

Unfastening the safety belt

Fig. 31 Releasing the buckle tongue from the safety belt buckle.

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Only unfasten the safety belt while the vehicle is stationary ⇒

1. Press the red button in the safety belt buckle ﬁg. 31.

The buckle tongue will pop out.

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2. Guide the belt back by hand so that the belt rolls up easily, the belt does not twist, and the trim panel is not damaged.

WARNING

Incorrect safety belt positioning or unfastening the safety belt while the vehicle is in motion can lead to serious or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or

braking maneuver.

Place the backrest in an upright position and position your safety belt correctly for your size to maximize the protective function of the safety belt.

Never unfasten the safety belt while the vehicle is in motion.

Safety belt positioning

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Safety belts only offer the optimum protection during a collision and reduce the risk of serious injury or death if they are fastened and positioned correctly. The

correct safety belt position also holds the vehicle occupant in place so that the airbags can provide their maximum protection if they deploy. Therefore, all vehicle

occupants should always fasten their own safety belts and make sure they are positioned correctly ﬁg. 32.

An incorrect seating position can cause severe or fatal injuries ⇒ Seating position.

Correct safety belt positioning

Fig. 32 Correct safety belt positioning and correct head restraint adjustment.

The shoulder belt section of the safety belt must always be positioned over the center of the shoulder and never across the neck, above the arm, under the

arm, or behind the back.

The lap section of the safety belt must always lie across the lap and never over the stomach.

The safety belt must always rest ﬂat and securely on the body. Retighten the belt if necessary.

Correct safety belt positioning for pregnant women

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Fig. 33 Correct safety belt positioning for pregnant women.

For pregnant women, the safety belt must rest evenly across the chest and as low and ﬂat as possible on the lap, so that no pressure is applied to the lower

abdomen. This should be done throughout the entire pregnancy ﬁg. 33.

Adjusting the safety belt position to body size

The belt positioning can be adjusted with the following equipment:

Belt height adjusters for the front seats ⇒ Safety belt height adjuster.

Height-adjustable front seats ⇒ Seating position.

WARNING

Incorrect safety belt positioning can cause serious injuries in the event of an accident or during sudden braking or driving maneuvers.

Ensure your safety belt is positioned correctly.

Place the backrest in an upright position and position your safety belt correctly for your size to maximize the protective function of the safety belt.

Place the shoulder portion of the safety belt over the center of your shoulder, and never under your arm or across your neck.

Lay the safety belt ﬂat and securely on the upper part of the body and pelvis. Retighten the belt if necessary.

Ensure the lap section of the safety belt lies across your lap and never over your stomach.

Throughout your pregnancy, ensure the safety belt rests evenly across your chest and as low and ﬂat as possible on your lap. This will prevent pressure

being applied to your lower abdomen.

Do not twist the safety belt while wearing it.

Never hold the safety belt away from the body with your hand.

Do not guide the safety belt over hard or breakable objects, such as eyeglasses, pens, or keys.

Do not modify how the safety belt is routed using belt clips, retaining loops, or similar objects.

Persons who cannot achieve the optimum belt routing due to physical conditions should contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility about possible special modifications that can be used to achieve the best possible protection with the safety belt and airbags. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Safety belt height adjuster

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

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Fig. 34 Next to the front seats: safety belt height adjuster.

You can use the safety belt height adjuster to adjust the safety belt routing in the shoulder area according to your individual body size, so that the safety belt can be

correctly fastened:

1. Push down and hold the safety belt height adjustment button in the direction of the arrows ﬁg. 34.

2. Slide the safety belt height adjuster upward or downward until the safety belt lies over the center of the shoulder ⇒ Safety belt positioning.

3. Release the safety belt height adjustment button.

4. Pull hard on the safety belt to check that the safety belt height adjuster is engaged.

WARNING

Changing the safety belt height while driving may cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never adjust the safety belt height while driving.

Automatic safety belt retractor, safety belt pretensioner, safety belt load limiter

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

The vehicle seat belts are part of the vehicle safety concept ⇒ Airbag system. The vehicle safety concept has the following key functions:

Automatic safety belt retractor

Every safety belt is equipped with an automatic safety belt retractor on the shoulder belt section. If the safety belt is pulled slowly or while driving normally, the

shoulder belt will be able to move freely. The automatic safety belt retractor blocks the safety belt from moving if the safety belt is pulled out quickly, for example

during sudden braking maneuvers, when driving on hills, when driving around curves and when accelerating.

Safety belt pretensioners

The safety belts for the driver and front seat passenger are equipped with safety belt pretensioners.

Safety belt pretensioners are activated by sensors and tighten the safety belts in the event of severe front-on, side and rear collisions or if the vehicle rolls over. If

the safety belt is loose, it retracts. This can reduce the forward movement of the vehicle occupants and movement of the vehicle occupants in the direction of the

collision. The safety belt pretensioner works together with the airbag system. The safety belt pretensioner is only activated during a rollover accident if the Side

Curtain Protection® airbags are deployed.

Fine dust may appear if airbags deploy. This is completely normal and does not indicate a ﬁre in the vehicle.

WARNING

The safety belt pretensioners only provide protection for one deployment. If the safety belt pretensioners deploy, the system must be replaced.

Have deployed safety belt pretensioners and affected system components replaced immediately with new parts that are approved by Volkswagen for the

vehicle.

Only have suitably qualiﬁed professionals make repairs or modiﬁcations to a vehicle. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service

Facilities have the required tools, diagnostic devices, repair information, and qualiﬁed personnel. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Never install safety belt pretensioner components removed from scrap vehicles or from recycling.

Never modify any components of the safety belt pretensioners.

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Safety belt load limiter

Safety belt load limiters reduce the force placed on the body by the safety belts during a collision.

When disposing of the vehicle or of individual system components, all safety precautions must be observed. An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility will be familiar with these provisions ⇒ Safety belt pretensioner servicing and disposal. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Safety belt pretensioner servicing and disposal

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

When working on safety belt pretensioners, as well as when removing and installing other vehicle components as part of repair work, the safety belts can become

damaged without you noticing. This may cause the safety belt pretensioner to function incorrectly or prevent it from functioning in the event of an accident.

The instructions must be followed so that the effectiveness of the safety belt pretensioner is not impaired and removed components do not cause injuries and

environmental pollution. An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility will be familiar with these provisions. Volkswagen recommend

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Repairs that you perform yourself or that are performed incorrectly on the safety belts, automatic safety belt retractors, and safety belt pretensioners can

increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. The safety belt pretensioner may not deploy when it should, or it may deploy unexpectedly.

Never perform repairs, adjustments, or removal and installation of components of the safety belt pretensioners or safety belts yourself. Only have these

procedures performed by suitably qualiﬁed professionals ⇒ Accessories, replacement parts, repairs, and modiﬁcations. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Safety belts, safety belt pretensioners and automatic safety belt retractors cannot be repaired. These components must be replaced.

Some parts of the vehicle, such as the airbag module and safety belt pretensioners, may contain perchlorate. Special handling may be necessary. For further

information, visit https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate.

Airbag system

Introduction

The vehicle is equipped with a front airbag for the driver and one for the front passenger. The front airbags can offer additional protection for the chest and head of

the driver and front passenger as long as the seat, the safety belt, the head restraint, and the steering wheel are adjusted and used correctly. Airbags are only

designed to offer supplementary protection. Airbags are not a replacement for safety belts. Safety belts must always be worn, even if the front seats are ﬁtted with

front airbags.

WARNING

Never rely only on the airbag system for protection.

Even when an airbag deploys, it only offers supplementary protection.

The airbag system provides optimum protection when the safety belt is worn correctly and it reduces the risk of injury ⇒ Safety belts.

Before every trip, everyone in the vehicle must seat themselves correctly, fasten the safety belt that belongs to the seat they are using, and keep it

fastened while the vehicle is in motion. This applies to all passengers and at all times, including during city driving.

WARNING

Sitting too close to the steering wheel or the instrument panel reduces the effectiveness of the airbags and increases the risk of injury in the event of a collision.

Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the center of the steering wheel.

Adjust the front passenger seat so that there is the greatest possible distance between the front passenger and the instrument panel.

If body characteristics mean that this is not possible, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have special

modiﬁcations made. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

If you have not fastened your safety belt correctly, if you lean forwards, sit sideways or are in any way seated outside the intended sitting position, the

risk of you being injured is far higher.

Make sure that your safety belt is fastened correctly to reduce the risk of injury if an airbag deploys.

When using a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger’s seat, the risk of life-threatening or fatal injuries in the event of a collision increases for

the child. Never use rear-facing child restraints on the front passenger’s seat.

Make sure that children under 12 years of age always sit on a rear seat. Children that are not correctly strapped in can suffer serious or even fatal injuries

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