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Always make sure that all vehicle occupants stay in a proper seating position and are properly
restrained whenever the vehicle is moving.
Improper seating positions increase the risk of serious and fatal injury, especially when an
airbag deploys and strikes a passenger in an improper seating position.
Proper seating position
Fig.19Proper safety belt positioning and head restraint adjustment. The driver should never sit
closer than 10inches (25cm) from the steering wheel.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒ Introduction to the
subject
The following describes the proper seating positions for the driver and passengers.
If you have a physical impairment or condition that prevents you from sitting properly on the driver
seat with the safety belt properly fastened and reaching the pedals, special modifications to your vehi‐
cle may be necessary. Only the proper seating position ensures optimum protection by the safety belt
and airbag.
Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility or call the
Volkswagen Customer CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987 for information about possible modifications
to your vehicle.
For your own safety and to reduce injuries in the event of sudden braking maneuvers or accidents,
Volkswagen recommends the following seating positions:
Applies to all vehicle occupants:
Adjust head restraint so that the upper edge of the head restraint is at least at eye level or higher.
Position the back of your head as close as possible to the head restraint ⇒Fig.19 .
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