Get Seat belts -> Fastening and unfastening seat belts Guide for Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Fastening and unfastening seat belts

Fig. 1 Inserting the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.

Fig. 2 Removing the latch plate from the buckle.

If worn properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sitting position during an

accident or braking manoeuvre, providing maximum protection →

In vehicles with a proactive occupant protection system, the driver and front passenger seat

belts are automatically tensioned in certain situations (→ Proactive occupant protection system,

Description). In addition, belt slack may be minimised.

Fastening the seat belts

Fasten seat belts before every trip.

—Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly (→ Sitting position, Description).

—Engage the seat backrest in an upright position →

—Take hold of the belt and pull it evenly across your chest and pelvis. Do not twist the belt in

the process →

—Insert the latch plate securely into the buckle belonging to the occupied seat → Fig. 1 .

—Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle.

Unfastening the seat belts

Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is stationary →

—Press the red button in the buckle → Fig. 2 . The latch plate is released and springs out.

—Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily, without twisting the seat belt and

without damaging the trim.

WARNING

Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.

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The seat belts only offer best protection when the backrests are in an upright position and

the seat belts have been fastened properly according to the occupant's height.

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Unfastening seat belts while the vehicle is in motion can lead to severe or fatal injuries in

the event of an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.

Seat belts -> Fastening and unfastening seat belts for Your Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)