Self-Study Program

Airbag System
Airbags
The following airbags are installed in
the Touareg:
• Driver airbag – approximate filling volume
of 2.26 cubic feet (64 liters).
• Front passenger airbag – approximate
filling volume of 4.24 cubic feet
(120 liters).
• Driver and front passenger side airbags –
approximate filling volume of 0.39 cubic
feet (11 liters).
• Curtain airbags – approximate filling
volume of 0.78 cubic feet (22 liters).
There are no side airbags in the rear of the
vehicle. Rear seat passengers are protected
by curtain airbags mounted along the entire
length of the vehicle.
Crash Sensors
Two external longitudinal acceleration
sensors are located in the front of the
Touareg. These detect an accident and
its magnitude early and transfer the data
on to the Airbag Control Module J234.
The airbags are activated if the accident
is severe.
External acceleration sensors detect the
longitudinal acceleration. An additional
sensor of this type is located in the Airbag
Control Module J234 in the center console.
In addition, four external lateral acceleration
sensors are fastened to the vehicle.
Occupant Protection
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