If the belt webbing or other parts of the safety belt are damaged, the safety belts could tear during a collision or sudden breaking maneuver.
Have damaged safety belts replaced immediately with new safety belts that are approved for the vehicle by Volkswagen. Safety belts that are stretched
during a collision must be replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. It may be necessary to replace them even if there is no visible damage.
Check the safety belts' anchorage points as well.
Never try to repair, modify, or remove the safety belts yourself. Have all repairs to safety belts, safety belt retractors, and buckle components performed
only by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Fasten seat belts reminder and seat belt safety indicator
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Fig. 26 In the instrument cluster display: warning light.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their safety belt. Fasten all safety belts.
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lamps light up temporarily as a function check. They then turn off after a few seconds.
A chime also sounds.
When the ignition is switched on, the red
warning light comes on for six seconds. A chime also sounds for up to six seconds if the driver safety belt is not
fastened. The chime ends when the driver fastens their safety belt. The warning lamps and chime go off when the driver and front passenger have fastened their
safety belts.
If the driver and front passenger do not both fasten their safety belts within 10 seconds after the warning chime has ended and the vehicle is driving at a speed
above approx. 15 mph (approx. 25 km/h), the chime sounds again for approx. 6 seconds, then stops for approx. 24 seconds, and then sounds again for approx. 6
seconds. The same happens if one of the safety belts is released while driving. The red
warning light comes on. A warning chime also sounds for up to two
minutes at 24-second intervals. The chime does not sound at speeds below approx. 5 mph (approx. 8 km/h).
When the ignition is switched on, the red
warning light comes on until the driver and front passenger have both fastened their safety belts.
WARNING
The risk of serious and fatal injuries increases if the safety belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly. The optimum protection is only achieved if the safety belts
are worn and used correctly.
Using safety belts
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Checklist
Using safety belts →
:
Check the condition of all of the safety belts regularly.
Keep safety belts clean.
Always keep foreign objects and fluids far away from the safety belt, the safety belt buckle, and the slot in the safety belt buckle.
Do not pinch or damage the safety belt and/or belt buckle, for example closing it in a door.
Never remove, modify, or repair the safety belt and belt fastening elements.
Always fasten the safety belt correctly before you begin driving and keep it fastened while driving.
Twisted safety belt
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