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Convenience opening and closing
The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be opened and closed from the outside with the vehicle key.
Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key. The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof is tilted or closed.
Let go of the lock or unlock button to interrupt this function.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
A variety of settings related to window operation can be made and adjusted using the button and the and
Opening and closing function buttons  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   .
The rotary control of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof remains in the last position selected if the roof is closed from outside
the vehicle using convenience closing. It will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.
In special driving situations, for example, oversteering or understeering, the open electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof can be
automatically closed to a small gap at speeds of approx. 30 km/h (18 mph).
Roll-back function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of injury when the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is being closed  → . If the electric
panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is not able to close because it is stiff or obstructed, it will automatically open again immediately.
Check why the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof has not closed.
Try to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof again.
If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is still stiff or obstructed, it stops at this point. Then close the electric panorama sliding/tilting
glass roof without the roll-back function
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function
Pull the switch  → Fig. 38 ⑤   within approximately 5 seconds after the roll-back function has been triggered and hold it in this position until the
electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is closed completely.
The electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof will then close without the roll-back function.
If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof still cannot be closed, go to a qualified workshop.
If you let go of the switch during the closing procedure, the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof will open automatically.
The roll-back function is also active if the windows and electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof are closed with the vehicle key
 → Convenience opening and closing   .
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof without the roll-back function can cause severe injuries.
Always be careful when closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
Ensure that nobody is obstructing the operating area of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof, especially if the roll-back function is
not active.
The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the roof frame and sustaining injury.
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risk of severe or fatal injuries. Correct seat belt routing also holds the vehicle occupants in position so that an inflating airbag can offer the
maximum level of protection. Therefore you must always fasten your seat belt and ensure that the seat belt routing is correct.
Assuming an incorrect sitting position can cause severe or fatal injuries  → Adjusting the seat position   .
Correct seat belt routing
The shoulder part of the seat belt must always lie on the centre of the shoulder, never across the neck, over or under the arm or behind the
back.
The lap part of the seat belt must always lie across the pelvis, never across the stomach.
The seat belt must always lie flat and snugly on the body. Tighten the belt if necessary.
For pregnant women the seat belt must be positioned evenly over the chest and as low as possible over the pelvis. It must lie flat so that no
pressure is exerted on the lower body – this applies in every stage of pregnancy  → Fig. 57 .
Correct seat belt routing according to height
The following equipment can be used to adjust the seat belt routing:
Belt height adjuster for the front seats  → Belt height adjuster   .
Height-adjustable front seats  → Adjusting the seat position   .
If a person's physical build prevents them from routing the seat belt properly, contact a qualified workshop to find out about any special
modifications so that the seat belts and airbags can provide the optimum level of protection. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen
dealership for this purpose.
Belt height adjuster
Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident or a sudden braking or driving manoeuvre.
The seat belts only offer best protection when the backrests are in an upright position and the seat belts have been fastened properly.
The seat belt itself or a loose seat belt can cause serious injuries if the seat belt shifts from harder body parts in the direction of softer body
parts (e.g. stomach).
The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder and never under the arm or across the neck.
The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the chest.
The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis and never across the stomach. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the pelvis.
Tighten the belt if necessary.
For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must be as low as possible over the pelvis and lie flat around the bulge of the belly.
Do not twist the belt webbing while the seat belt is being worn.
Never hold the seat belt away from the body by hand.
The belt webbing should not lie over hard or fragile objects, such as glasses, pens or keys.
Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar items to alter the seat belt routing.
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Belt tension limiter
The belt tension limiter reduces the pressure exerted by the seat belt on the body during an accident.
All safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or components of the system are scrapped. Qualified workshops are familiar
with these requirements  → Service and disposal of belt tensioners   .
Service and disposal of belt tensioners
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Seat belts may become damaged during any work on the belt tensioners or while removing or refitting any vehicle parts in conjunction with any
other repair work. This damage will not always be noticeable. The consequence may be that the belt tensioners could function incorrectly, or not
function at all, in the event of an accident.
Regulations must be observed to ensure that the effectiveness of the belt tensioner is not reduced and that removed parts do not cause any
injuries or environmental pollution. Qualified workshops are familiar with these requirements.
 The airbag modules and belt tensioners may contain perchlorate. Please comply with legislation regarding disposal.
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Types of front passenger front airbag system  
 → Indicator lamps  
 → Description and function of the airbags  
 → Front airbags  
 → Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key-operated switch  
 → Side airbags  
 → Combined curtain and side airbags  
 → Curtain airbags  
The vehicle is equipped with a front airbag for the driver and front passenger. The front airbags can provide front seat occupants with additional
chest and head protection if the seat, seat belts, head restraints and, in the case of the driver, steering wheel are adjusted and used correctly.
Airbags are meant only for additional protection. The airbags are not a substitute for seat belts. Seat belts must always be worn, even when the
front seats are equipped with front airbags.
Additional information and warnings:
Driving tips  → Driving tips  
The risk of severe or fatal injuries may be increased if the seat belts, automatic belt retractors and belt tensioners are not used correctly, or if
they are repaired by a non-professional. As a result, the belt tensioners may not be triggered when they should, or they may be triggered
unexpectedly.
Any repairs, adjustments or removal and refitting of parts in the belt tensioners or seat belts should always be carried out by a qualified
workshop and never by yourself  → Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts   .
Belt tensioners and automatic belt retractors cannot be repaired. They must be replaced.
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Airbag system

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Types of front passenger front airbag system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Volkswagen offers two different front airbag systems for front passengers:
AB
Features of the front passenger front airbag that can only
be switched off by a qualified workshop.
Features of the front passenger front airbag that can be
switched off manually using the key-operated switch
 → Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using
the key-operated switch   .
Name: airbag system.Name: airbag system with front passenger front airbag
deactivation.
– Indicator lamp  in the instrument cluster.– Indicator lamp  in the instrument cluster.
– Front passenger front airbag in the dash panel.– Indicator lamp in top area of the centre console  
.PASSENGER AIR BAG.
 – Key-operated switch in the stowage compartment in the dash panel
on the front passenger side.
 – Front passenger front airbag in the dash panel.
Indicator lamps
Fine dust or steam may be released when the airbags trigger. This is normal and does not mean that there is a fire in the vehicle.
The fine dust can cause irritation to the skin and eye membranes and cause breathing difficulties, particularly for people suffering from
asthma or people who have (had) other respiratory problems. To help reduce breathing difficulties, get out of the vehicle or open the
windows or doors for more fresh air.
If you come into contact with the dust, you should wash your hands and face with a mild soap and water before eating.
Do not let the dust get into your eyes or into open wounds.
If dust has entered your eyes, rinse them with water.
WARNING
Cleaning agents that contain solvents cause the surface of the airbag modules to become porous. In an accident that triggers the airbag, loose
plastic parts can cause serious injury.
Never clean the dash panel or the airbag covers with cleansers that contain solvents.
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Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key-operated switch
Fig. 62 In the stowage compartment on the front passenger side: key switch for disabling and enabling the front airbag on the front passenger
side
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off when securing a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat.
Disabling the front passenger front airbag
Switch off the ignition.
Open the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
Once triggered, the airbag inflates at high speed.
Always leave the deployment zones of the front airbags clear.
Never attach any objects, such as drink or telephone holders, to the covers of the airbags or anywhere in the airbag deployment zone.
No other people, animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag deployment zone. Make sure
that children and passengers also keep to this rule.
Do not attach any objects, e.g. mobile navigation devices, to the windscreen above the front airbag on the front passenger side.
Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the soft plastic surface of the airbag unit in the dash panel on the front
passenger side, and do not modify them in any way.
DANGER
The front airbags are deployed in front of the steering wheel  → Fig. 60  and dash panel  → Fig. 61 .
When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the steering wheel. Contact a qualified
workshop if your physical build makes this impracticable.
Adjust the front passenger seat so that the distance between the passenger and the dash panel is as large as possible.
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Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out  → Vehicle key set   .
Insert the open key bit into the key switch in the stowage compartment  → Fig. 62  to the second point of resistance. Around three quarters of
the key bit should be inserted in the key switch at this point  → .
Turn the vehicle key, without applying force, to the position.
Remove the vehicle key from the key switch  →  and fold the key bit away.
Close the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIRBAG will light up steadily in the upper section of the centre
console  → Indicator lamps   .
Enabling the front passenger front airbag
Switch off the ignition.
Open the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out  → Vehicle key set   .
Insert the open key bit into the key switch in the stowage compartment  → Fig. 62  to the second point of resistance. Around three quarters of
the key bit should be inserted in the key switch at this point  → .
Turn the vehicle key, without applying force, to the position.
Remove the vehicle key from the key switch  →  and fold the key bit away.
Close the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
Check that the PASSENGER AIRBAG    indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console does not light up when the
ignition is switched on  → Indicator lamps   .
Ensuring that the front passenger front airbag has been deactivated
The only sure sign that the front passenger front airbag has been deactivated is when the PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp is
displayed in the upper section of the centre console (   lights up yellow steadily)  → Indicator lamps   .
If the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG  in the upper section of the centre console is not lit up steadily, or if it lights up at the
same time as indicator lamp in the instrument cluster, do not attach any child restraint system to the front passenger seat for safety reasons.
The front passenger front airbag may trigger during an accident.
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch while driving.
Strong vibration may cause the vehicle key to turn in the key switch, which could cause the front passenger front airbag to be activated.
Untimely inflation of the front passenger front airbag could lead to serious or fatal injuries.
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Side airbags
Fig. 63 A: on left­hand side of vehicle: deployment zone of the side airbag. B: on the side of the front seat: location and deployment range of the
side airbag
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The side airbags are located in the outer seat backrest cushions of the driver seat and front passenger seat  → Fig. 63  B. The locations of the
airbags are shown by labels with the word AIRBAG.
The areas outlined in red  → Fig. 63  are inside the deployment area of the side airbags. You must never leave or attach any objects in these
areas  → .
During a side collision, the side airbags will be deployed on the side of the vehicle which is impacted, thus reducing the risk of injury to the areas
of the occupants' bodies facing the impact.
The front passenger front airbag should only be switched off in exceptional circumstances.
To prevent damage to the airbag system, only switch the front passenger front airbag on and off when the ignition is switched off.
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key-operated switch is set to the correct position.
Only switch the front passenger front airbag off if, in exceptional circumstances, a child seat has to be attached to the front passenger seat.
Switch the front passenger front airbag back on again as soon as the child seat on the front passenger seat is no longer being used.
WARNING
If the key bit is not inserted far enough, the key switch could be damaged when the key is turned.
NOTICE
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch, as this could result in damage to the stowage compartment, key switch or vehicle key when the
stowage compartment is closed.
NOTICE