This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ General information on transporting children in the vehicle
→ Various securing systems
→ Using a child seat on the front passenger seat
→ Using a child seat on the rear seats
→ Securing child seats with a seat belt
→ Attaching child seat with lower anchoring points (ISOFIX)
→ Securing child seats with the top tether It is imperative that you read
all of the information concerning the airbag system before transporting babies or
children in a child seat on the front passenger seat.
This information is very important for the safety of the driver and the safety of all passengers, babies and small children in particular.
Volkswagen recommends using child seats from Volkswagen's range of accessories. These child seats were developed and approved for use in Volkswagen vehicles. Child seats for the various different securing systems are available from a Volkswagen dealership.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Never use a rear-facing child restraint device on a seat where the front airbag for the front passenger is activated. This can cause death or serious injury of a child.WARNING
Children who are not strapped in or who are not strapped in properly could sustain severe or fatal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.WARNING
Any unsecured, unoccupied child seat can be flung through the vehicle interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident and cause injuries.Replace child seats that withstand any force during an accident as they could have sustained damage that may not be visible.
Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
Fig. 138 Coolant temperature display in
instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsA display for the coolant temperature may be, depending
on the vehicle equipment, located in instrument cluster. In normal driv ...
Rims
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe design of the wheel bolts is matched to the rims.
If different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and
correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely
...
Using a child seat on the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
When fitting a child seat to a rear seat, the position of the front seat must
be adjusted to ensure that the child has sufficient space. Adjust the front seat
according to the size of the child seat and child. Ensure that ...