The vehicle is equipped with a front airbag for the driver and the front passenger.
Front airbags provide additional protection for the chest and head when seats, safety belts, head restraints, and steering wheel are correctly adjusted.
Airbags are designed as supplementary protection only.
Airbags are not a replacement for safety belts.
Safety belts must always be worn, even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags.
WARNING
Never rely only on the airbag system for protection.
Even when an airbag deploys, it provides only supplementary protection.
The airbag system provides optimum protection only when the safety belt is worn correctly ⇒ Safety belts.
Before every trip, all occupants must sit correctly and fasten their safety belts.
WARNING
Sitting too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel reduces airbag effectiveness and increases injury risk.
Adjust the driver’s seat so there is at least 25 cm (10 inches) between chest and steering wheel.
Adjust the front passenger seat to maintain the greatest possible distance from the instrument panel.
If this distance cannot be achieved, consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or service facility.
Incorrect seating positions significantly increase the risk of injury.
Ensure safety belts are fastened correctly at all times.
Never use rear-facing child restraints on the front passenger seat.
Children under 12 years of age must always sit in the rear seats.
Secure children with suitable child restraint systems according to their height and weight.
Adjust front seats correctly and keep backrests upright.
Always keep feet in the footwell while driving.
WARNING
Objects between occupants and the airbag deployment zone increase injury risk.
Never hold objects in your hands or on your lap while driving.
Do not place objects on the front passenger seat.
Ensure no people, animals, or objects are between occupants and the airbag deployment zones.
WARNING
The airbag system provides protection for only one deployment.
After deployment, the airbag system must be replaced.
Only authorized and qualified professionals should repair or modify the airbag system.
Never install used or recycled airbag components.
Never modify any airbag system components.
WARNING
Fine dust and water vapor may be released when airbags deploy; this is normal.
The dust may irritate skin, eyes, or respiratory systems.
Exit the vehicle or ventilate it with fresh air after airbag deployment.
Wash hands and face with mild soap and water after contact with airbag dust.
Avoid contact with eyes or open wounds.
WARNING
Cleaners containing solvents can damage airbag module surfaces.
Never clean airbag modules or instrument panels with solvent-based cleaners.
Advanced Airbag System
Read and heed the introductory information and safety warnings ⇒ Introduction.
Follow safety precautions when using child restraints ⇒ Safety notes on using child restraints.
An active front passenger airbag presents serious danger to children.
Children under 12 must always be seated in the rear seats.
The Advanced Airbag System is checked every time the ignition is switched on.
The yellow airbag indicator light turns on briefly and then turns off.
Features of the Advanced Airbag System
Front passenger’s front airbag in the instrument panel.
Yellow airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster.
Yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator light.
Advanced Airbag System check required if
The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is switched on.
The indicator light remains on after the ignition is switched on.
The indicator light comes on or flashes again after switching off.
