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.
Taper
Taper is caused by slightly offsetting the tread and/or the
belt by a few tenths of a millimeter from the geometric center
of the tire. Taper cannot be recognized visually nor can it be
measured with workshop equipment.
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Repairs and faults in the airbag system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsRepairs and modifications must always be carried
out according to Volkswagen specifications .
Modifications and repairs to the front bumper, the doors, the front seats, the
roof, or the bodywork should be carried out by a ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ An economic driving style
→ Driving in a fuel-efficient manner
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and wear on the engine, brakes and tyres
depend largely on three factors:
Personal driving style.
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