Volkswagen Passat '97, User Manual

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Vehicle Safety
As you will no doubt already know, we make a
distinction between active and passive safety.
Active safety
Braking systems
Steering
Running gear
Airbag systems
Restraint systems
Inside door panels and side
trims with integral pelvis
paddings
Safety body
Steering column
The following features will be of interest to
you:
l Active and passive safety
l ABS as standard
l
The Passat already complies with the new
European standard for crashworthiness
l Door module with enclosed subframe
l
Driver, front passenger and side airbags
as standard
l New seat belt tensioner with force limiter
l
Inside door panels with pelvis paddings
Passive safety
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