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Whilst ABS and optional ESP are active safety features that help you avoid accidents in the
first instance, the Sharan is also equipped with many passive safety features. Passive features
are there to protect you in the unfortunate event of an accident.
The Sharan’s great protection begins with the immense strength built into its design.
The crash optimised bodywork was initially conceived by computer simulations to
identify the most vulnerable areas. These areas then received added strength, like the
vertical fixed supports and columns that are developed to absorb energy. After computer
simulations, actual crash test scenarios were performed to verify effectiveness.
When it comes to the highest protection, airbags play an equally important role. Airbags
have been one of the most significant safety advancements in recent years and the Sharan
not only benefits from driver’s and front passenger’s airbags with passenger’s airbag
deactivation switch located in the glovebox, but also front seat side and curtain airbags to
provide added protection for the driver and front passenger. Following an accident, airbags
activate in milliseconds to cushion the front occupants and minimise any injuries.
The seat belts in the Sharan are designed for maximum comfort and protection. The driver’s
and front passenger’s seat belts are height-adjustable. All seven seats are equipped with
three-point belts, with the outer belts on the middle row also being height-adjustable.
Every seat is fitted with an adjustable head restraint, not just for comfort, but as a safety
measure in the event of a collision.
Protecting the youngest members of your family receives special attention with integrated
child safety seats. These seats take away all the hassle of installing and removing a traditional
child seat. Two are fitted as standard to the Sharan SE model (in the outer seats of the middle
row) and up to two more can be fitted as an optional extra. On S, BlueMotion S and Sport
models, up to four seats can be fitted as optional extras. There is also the innovative Isofix
child seat mounting system which allows the Volkswagen approved Isofix child safety seat to
be fixed securely to the Sharan. Please note that the Isofix mounting system is not available
with integrated child seats. In addition, all rear doors are fitted with child locks.
Optional on the S, BlueMotion S and standard on SE and Sport models are front and rear
parking sensors. This ingenious system will detect objects located behind your vehicle as
well as making parking in the smallest spaces so much easier. Sensors in the front and rear
bumpers operate by ultrasound and emit a bleep. As objects get closer, the sound signal
becomes more frequent.
01 The proven safety of ABS
(Anti-lock Braking System) is
standard on all Sharan models.
02 Front airbags are standard
to protect the driver and front
seat passenger. The passenger’s
airbag can also be deactivated
using a key operated switch
located in the glovebox.
03 Seat-mounted side airbags
are also standard, protecting
the driver and front passenger
from side impact.
04 Middle row, centre seat
three-point seat belts are
standard on all Sharan models.
05 Curtain airbags help to protect
the driver and middle row
passenger during a side impact.
06 With front and rear parking
sensors you’ll have more spaces
to choose from. Standard on SE
and Sport models.
07 The integrated child seat has
three settings suited to children
between nine to 18 kg, 15-25 kg
and 22-36 kg. We recommend,
however, that the child seat only
be used by children from the age
of two years. The seat shown has
been set up for children classified
by ECE-R 44 in class one (nine to
18 kg). Please refer to the safety
section of the Sharan Owner’s
Manual for operating instructions.
Two integrated child seats are
fitted as standard to the Sharan SE
in the outer seats of the middle row.
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