VOLKSWAGEN Sharan User Manual

The Sharan

2 3

4 – 9 Quality.

10 – 13 Safety.

14 – 15 Engines.

16 – 27 Equipment.

18 The Sharan S and BlueMotion S.

20 The Sharan SE.

22 The Sharan Sport.

24 – 27 Optional equipment.

28 – 33 Colours and upholstery.

30 Paint and upholstery.

32 Combinations.

34 – 37 Engine specifications.

34 Technical specifications.

38 Volkswagen service.

Contents.

Model shown is Sport
with optional metallic paint.

4 5

With the Sharan, you enter a totally new world

of driving. One in which travel itself becomes an

experience to savour. Driving is no longer a chore

because all around you are space, freedom and

comfort. In fact, there’s ample room for the driver

and six adult passengers to sit back, relax and enjoy

their individually formed ‘business class’ seats. But

the other beauty of the Sharan is its flexibility – by

removing the rear seats you can open up a massive

2,610 cubic litres of storage space.

The Sharan.

Model shown is Sport
with optional metallic paint.

6 7

01 The middle row of three seats folds down to allow easy

access to the two rear seats. Interior shown is Sport.

Engineering for all the family.

As you climb aboard the Sharan, you’ll immediately notice three things – space, comfort and

quality. Every model in the Sharan range is equipped with five single seats in the rear. And with

wide opening doors, it’s extremely easy for your passengers to get in and out of the Sharan.

Choose a Sharan and you’ll also gain great versatility. Because with a few simple steps you can

transform your car from a spacious saloon to a vehicle capable of transporting large, bulky items.

When the rear seats are folded down, a useful table is formed which is ideal for a business

meeting or a family picnic. You can even specify 180˚ rotating front seats* as an optional extra,

allowing you to face your companions around a table.

* Not available on automatic models.

01

8 9

03

When you need to transport the bulkiest of items, the Sharan is at your disposal. Its ingenious

seats can either fold down or be removed altogether, creating a huge 2,610 cubic litres of capacity,

according to ISO 3832. Once removed, the seat sockets have their own covers to help ensure that

no luggage will get caught and damaged. It’s just another small feature that highlights the attention

to detail in the Sharan.

Loading and unloading often means sliding items on the lip of the boot, which can damage the

paintwork. Not with the Sharan, as it’s fitted with a specially designed loading edge protector.

Create your own space.

03

01 Luggage can be securely fastened through

the pre-fitted tying loops.

02 Need room for large, bulky items? Why not

use your Sharan?

03 The optional sumptuous leather upholstery

provides even more luxury. Please note,

180° rotating front seats are not available

on automatic models. Some parts of leather

interior will contain artificial leather.

01

02

01

10 11

Performance can be viewed in many different ways. Some look for top speed,

others seek acceleration statistics. At Volkswagen we also include engine

efficiency, roadholding and safety. We believe such a measurement is

a more accurate reflection of the Sharan’s superior engineering.

The chassis, for example, is extremely rigid, so that in the event of an accident

damage is minimised and controlled around the inner survival zone. Its strength

also helps create the kind of roadholding that sets the Sharan apart from

the competition.

The chassis works in harmony with the suspension by ironing out uneven road

surfaces, providing a smooth ride along a straight road, but also perfect balance

through a corner.

Braking is also a feature that we are justifiably proud of in the Sharan. Its short

stopping distance is achieved through an advanced Anti-lock Braking System

(ABS) that works in conjunction with Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution

(EBD). This system regulates the front and rear brake pressure via the ABS system.

Volkswagen’s Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) is available as an

option on certain engines. This intelligent system detects critical situations

developing, such as understeer. It responds in milliseconds by applying the

brakes to individual wheels and automatically adjusting the engine’s power.

Superior engineering for your safety.

01 Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP)

is available as an option on certain engines.

Model shown is Sport with optional metallic paint.

12 13

Whilst ABS and optional ESP are active safety features that help you avoid accidents in the

first instance, the Sharan is also equipped with many passive safety features. Passive features

are there to protect you in the unfortunate event of an accident.

The Sharan’s great protection begins with the immense strength built into its design.

The crash optimised bodywork was initially conceived by computer simulations to

identify the most vulnerable areas. These areas then received added strength, like the

vertical fixed supports and columns that are developed to absorb energy. After computer

simulations, actual crash test scenarios were performed to verify effectiveness.

When it comes to the highest protection, airbags play an equally important role. Airbags

have been one of the most significant safety advancements in recent years and the Sharan

not only benefits from driver’s and front passenger’s airbags with passenger’s airbag

deactivation switch located in the glovebox, but also front seat side and curtain airbags to

provide added protection for the driver and front passenger. Following an accident, airbags

activate in milliseconds to cushion the front occupants and minimise any injuries.

The seat belts in the Sharan are designed for maximum comfort and protection. The driver’s

and front passenger’s seat belts are height-adjustable. All seven seats are equipped with

three-point belts, with the outer belts on the middle row also being height-adjustable.

Every seat is fitted with an adjustable head restraint, not just for comfort, but as a safety

measure in the event of a collision.

Protecting the youngest members of your family receives special attention with integrated

child safety seats. These seats take away all the hassle of installing and removing a traditional

child seat. Two are fitted as standard to the Sharan SE model (in the outer seats of the middle

row) and up to two more can be fitted as an optional extra. On S, BlueMotion S and Sport

models, up to four seats can be fitted as optional extras. There is also the innovative Isofix

child seat mounting system which allows the Volkswagen approved Isofix child safety seat to

be fixed securely to the Sharan. Please note that the Isofix mounting system is not available

with integrated child seats. In addition, all rear doors are fitted with child locks.

Optional on the S, BlueMotion S and standard on SE and Sport models are front and rear

parking sensors. This ingenious system will detect objects located behind your vehicle as

well as making parking in the smallest spaces so much easier. Sensors in the front and rear

bumpers operate by ultrasound and emit a bleep. As objects get closer, the sound signal

becomes more frequent.

01 The proven safety of ABS

(Anti-lock Braking System) is

standard on all Sharan models.

02 Front airbags are standard

to protect the driver and front

seat passenger. The passenger’s

airbag can also be deactivated

using a key operated switch

located in the glovebox.

03 Seat-mounted side airbags

are also standard, protecting

the driver and front passenger

from side impact.

04 Middle row, centre seat

three-point seat belts are

standard on all Sharan models.

05 Curtain airbags help to protect

the driver and middle row

passenger during a side impact.

06 With front and rear parking

sensors you’ll have more spaces

to choose from. Standard on SE

and Sport models.

07 The integrated child seat has

three settings suited to children

between nine to 18 kg, 15-25 kg

and 22-36 kg. We recommend,

however, that the child seat only

be used by children from the age

of two years. The seat shown has

been set up for children classified

by ECE-R 44 in class one (nine to

18 kg). Please refer to the safety

section of the Sharan Owner’s

Manual for operating instructions.

Two integrated child seats are

fitted as standard to the Sharan SE

in the outer seats of the middle row.

04

06

0501 02 03

07