can only provide a maximum level of protection if a correct sitting position is assumed. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen Dealership for this purpose. Points for rear vehicle passengers: – Adjust the head rest so its top edge is at the same height as the top of the head → Fig. 23 – but not below eye level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible. Volkswagen recommends the following sitting positions on the seats for the occupants own safety and to reduce the level of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an acci- dent:
– In case of short stature individuals, push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then located underneath the top edge of the head rest. Points for the driver: – Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it. – For taller people, push the head rest up as far as possible. – Adjust the seat so that the distance between the steering wheel and the driver's chest is at least of 25 cm → Fig. 23 A and so the driver can firmly hold the steering wheel by its outer rim with both hands and with slightly flexed arms. – Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. – Adjust and fasten seat belts properly → page 34.
– The steering wheel must always point towards the breastbone and not towards the face. – Adjust the driver's seat lengthwise so that the pedals may be reached with slightly flexed legs and so that the distance between the knees and the dashboard is at least 10 cm → Fig. 23 Seat belts Introduction B . – Adjust the height so that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel. Check the condition of all seat belts regularly. In case of damages to belts, connections, automatic belt retractor, or seat belt latches, the respective seat belt must be immediately replaced by a Volkswagen Dealership → .
One must use cor- rect spare parts that are compatible with the ve- hicle, equipment level and model year. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen Dealership for this purpose. – Always leave both feet in the footwell to main- tain control of the vehicle at all times. – Fasten seat belts properly → page 34. Points for the front passenger: – Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it. WARNING – Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible so that the airbag can provide maxi- mum protection if it is triggered. Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries.
Seat belts will only offer the optimum level of pro- tection when they are fastened and used prop- erly. – Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. – Fasten seat belts properly → page 34. ● Seat belts are the most effective means of reducing the risk of severe and fatal injuries in case of accidents. For the protection of the driver and of all vehicle occupants, seat belts must always be fastened properly when the vehicle is in motion. ● Before every trip, each vehicle occupant must assume a correct sitting position, cor- rectly fasten the seat belt belonging to their Owner's Manual 34