The Jetta's safety system begins with its exceptionally rigid body structure that includes energy-absorbing crumple zones. In a severe crash, these deformation zones sacrifice themselves in an accordion-like fashion, absorbing the energy to help spare the critical central structure.
This system works in concert with an advanced supplemental restraint system. In addition to front driver and passenger airbags, the car uses a seat belt tensioning system that tightens and optimally positions the front safety belts within milliseconds of a severe crash. These three-point safety belts are also equipped with shoulder height adjustments, and to help secure a child safety seat-which should only be used in the rear seats - automatic locking retractors (ALR) and emergency locking retractors (ELR) are provided.
Like all Jettas, the wagon will come abundantly equipped with more than 40 standard items. A short list includes: a premium eight-speaker cassette stereo with CD; side airbag protection in front seats; Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children (LATCH) and upper child seat tether points; four-disc ABS brakes; height and telescoping steering wheel; heated remote mirrors; central remote locking; a center-cut folding key; string attachment to the fuel cap; two power outlets; power windows; power mirrors; cruise control; center armrest; and much more.
The warranty includes Volkswagen's limited powertrain coverage, which provides 5 years or 100,000 kms of protection. A bumper-to-bumper new vehicle warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship for 4 years or 80,000 km, which ever comes first. There is also a 12 year unlimited distance limited, warranty against corrosion perforation, and of course 24 hour roadside assistance for 4 years or 80,000 km, whichever comes first.
