Always leave both feet in the footwell in order to maintain control over the vehicle at all times.
Additional points for the front passenger:
Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible so that the airbag can provide maximum
protection if it is deployed.
Seat belts
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
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Warning lamp
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Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
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What happens to vehicle occupants who have not fastened their seat belts
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Seat belt protection
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Using seat belts
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Fastening and unfastening seat belts
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Seat belt routing
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Seat belt height adjuster
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Belt retractor, belt tensioner, belt tension limiter
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Service and disposal of belt tensioners
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Proactive occupant protection system
Regularly check the condition of all seat belts. If the belt webbing, belt connections, belt retractor or
seat belt buckle become damaged, the seat belt in question should be replaced immediately by a
qualified workshop
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. The qualified workshop must use the correct spare parts which are
compatible with the vehicle, equipment level and model year. Volkswagen recommends using a
Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
WARNING
Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Seat belts
will only offer the optimum level of protection when they are fastened and used properly.
Seat belts are the most effective means of reducing the risk of serious and fatal injuries in the event
of an accident. Seat belts must always be fastened properly when the vehicle is in motion to protect
the driver and all vehicle occupants.
