Seat belts
Introduction to the topic
Check the condition of all seat belts regularly. If the belt webbing, belt connections, belt
retractor or seat belt buckle become damaged, the seat belt in question should be replaced
immediately by a qualified workshop → . The qualified workshop must use correct spare parts
that are compatible with the vehicle, equipment level and model year. Volkswagen recommends
using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
WARNING
Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Seat
belts will only offer the optimum level of protection when they are fastened and used properly.
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Seat belts are the most effective means of reducing the risk of serious and fatal injuries in
the event of an accident. Seat belts must always be fastened properly when the vehicle is in
motion to protect the driver and all vehicle occupants.
Before every trip, each vehicle occupant must adopt the correct sitting position, correctly
fasten the seat belt belonging to their seat and keep it fastened properly throughout the
trip. This applies to all vehicle occupants and also in urban traffic.
While the vehicle is in motion, secure all children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint
system suitable for their weight and height. They must also wear correctly fastened seat
belts (→ Child seats, Description).
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Only start driving when all passengers have correctly fastened their seat belts.
Always insert the latch plate only into the buckle of the associated seat, and ensure that it
engages properly. Using a buckle that does not belong to the seat that you are occupying
reduces the level of protection and can lead to severe injuries.
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Avoid allowing foreign bodies or liquids to enter the slot for the seat belt buckle. This could
prevent the belt buckle and seat belt from working properly.
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Never unfasten the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.
Never allow more than one person to share the same seat belt.
Never travel when children or babies are being carried on somebody's lap and fastened with
the same belt.
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Never travel wearing loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket). This could
prevent the seat belts from fitting and functioning properly.
WARNING
Damaged seat belts are very dangerous and can cause severe or fatal injuries.
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Never damage the belt by trapping it in the door or in the seat mechanism.
If the belt webbing or any other part of the seat belt becomes damaged, the seat belt may
tear during an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.
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Have damaged seat belts immediately replaced by new seat belts that have been approved
by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Seat belts subjected to stress and stretched during an
accident must be replaced by a qualified workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if there
is no apparent damage. The belt anchorages should also be checked.
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Never try to repair, modify or remove the seat belts yourself. All repairs to the seat belts,
belt retractors and buckles must be carried out by a qualified workshop.
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