Safety
Naturally, as a sports coupé, the Scirocco offers impressive power and performance.
But it also offers intelligence too, as demonstrated by its first class safety specification,
designed to help you manage such occurrences as bad weather, sharp bends and tight
parking spaces.
Disc brakes front and rear, (front
ventilated), ensure exceptional
thermal performance, even when
the temperature of the brakes rises
to extreme levels.
Front fog lights improve the
An extensive airbag system offers protection to all passengers in the Scirocco in the event of an emergency situation. The system
comprises airbags for front passengers, curtain airbags for front and rear passengers, with front seat side impact airbags providing
additional lateral protection for the driver and front seat passenger. There is also a passenger’s airbag deactivation switch on the front
passenger side. Deployment of the airbags is managed via crash sensors: if an impact is registered, the gas generator ignites, which
then fills the airbag within 30 to 40 milliseconds.
illumination of the road ahead in bad
visibility conditions, such as fog, snow,
or driving rain, and are an important
element of the Scirocco’s safety
specification. Standard on GT and
optional on Scirocco models.
Image shown is for illustration purposes only and may not necessarily reflect UK specification.
The sensor-controlled Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) recognises critical
driving situations and reacts in milliseconds by controlling the speed of individual
wheels, helping to bring the vehicle under control.
In the event of a change in tyre pressure,
the flat tyre indicator symbol appears in
the multifunction display, advising the
driver to rectify the situation. Standard
on all models.
The Scirocco’s safety systems comply with the highest safety standards and have been
Rear parking sensors help you park your
Scirocco with the greatest of ease, aided
by an audible warning and a visual
display via the RCD 510 radio system’s
display. Optional on all models.
extensively tested to ensure they provide maximum protection in all situations.
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| Categories | Volkswagen Scirocco VW Manuals, Volkswagen VW Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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