Volkswagen Atlas 2018 User Manual

Supplement
Atlas – edition 4.2018
Model year 2018
Child safety and child restraints
The information in this supplement supersedes the information of the respective
chapters in the following Owner's Manual:
– Atlas Owner's Manual
Please continue to refer to the Owner's Manual in conjunction with this supplement
for information, descriptions, and specifications regarding the operation and care of
your vehicle as well as information and warnings that you must heed for your own
safety and the safety of your passengers.
Nachtrag: Child safety and child restraints
Stand: 13.01.2017
Englisch USA: 04.2018
Teile-Nr.: 5K7012723FC
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Volkswagen Atlas 2018 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Atlas 2018
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Signs and symbols

Warning symbols

Key warning symbols and their meanings including DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE.

Other symbols

Symbols related to environmental information and supplementary details.

Child safety and child restraints

Introduction and Overview

Principles of child safety, vehicle risks, and types of child restraints.

Infant, Convertible, and Booster Seats

Specific guidelines for rear-facing infant, convertible, and booster seats.

Child restraints and the Advanced Airbag System

Airbag system interactions

How airbags affect child safety and system operation, including warnings.

Safety Instructions and Installation

General safety instructions

Key precautions for safe restraint use and general vehicle safety.

Installing child restraints with a safety belt

Methods for using vehicle safety belts to install child restraints securely.

Securing with LATCH/UCRA anchorages

Using LATCH/UCRA system for secure child restraint installation.

Installing the Top Tether strap

Proper attachment and use of the top tether strap for child restraints.

Sources of information