equipment and model year. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.
WARNING
The risk of serious and fatal injuries increases if the safety belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly.
Safety belts are the most effective way to reduce the risk of serious and fatal injuries in a collision. Before every trip,
vehicle occupants must therefore seat themselves correctly, fasten the safety belt that belongs to the seat they are
using, and keep it fastened while the vehicle is in motion. This applies to all passengers and at all times, including
during city driving.
Secure only one person with a safety belt.
Secure children in the vehicle with a child restraint that is appropriate for their weight and height and with the safety
belt used correctly ⇒ Transporting children safely.
Never allow children or infants to ride on anyone's lap and never strap children or infants to another person with
the same safety belt.
Only ever insert and latch the buckle tongue in the belt buckle for the corresponding seat. Using a buckle from
another seat reduces the protection provided by the safety belt and can cause serious injuries.
Do not wear extremely bulky, loose clothing in the vehicle, such as a coat over a sports jacket, because this could
impair the fit and function of the safety belt.
WARNING
If the belt webbing or other parts of the safety belts are damaged, the safety belts could tear during a collision or sudden
braking maneuver and cause serious or fatal injuries.
Never damage the safety belts by trapping them or chafing them on sharp edges.
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, 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.
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