The safety belts for the driver and front seat passenger are equipped with safety belt pretensioners.
Safety belt pretensioners are activated by sensors and tighten the safety belts in the event of severe front-on, side and rear
collisions or if the vehicle rolls over. If the safety belt is loose, it retracts. This can reduce the forward movement of the vehicle
occupants and movement of the vehicle occupants in the direction of the collision. The safety belt pretensioner works togethe
with the airbag system. The safety belt pretensioner is only activated during a rollover accident if the Side Curtain Protection®
airbags are deployed.
Fine dust may appear if airbags deploy. This is completely normal and does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
WARNING
The safety belt pretensioners only provide protection for one deployment. If the safety belt pretensioners deploy, the
system must be replaced.
Have deployed safety belt pretensioners and affected system components replaced immediately with new parts
that are approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle.
Only have suitably qualified professionals make repairs or modifications to a vehicle. Authorized Volkswagen
dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities have the required tools, diagnostic devices, repair
information, and qualified personnel. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Never install safety belt pretensioner components removed from scrap vehicles or from recycling.
Never modify any components of the safety belt pretensioners.
Safety belt load limiter
Safety belt load limiters reduce the force placed on the body by the safety belts during a collision.
When disposing of the vehicle or of individual system components, all safety precautions must be observed. An authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility will be familiar with these provisions ⇒ Safety belt
pretensioner servicing and disposal. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Safety belt pretensioner servicing and disposal
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
When working on safety belt pretensioners, as well as when removing and installing other vehicle components as part of
repair work, the safety belts can become damaged without you noticing. This may cause the safety belt pretensioner to not
work correctly or prevent it from working in the event of an accident.
The instructions must be followed so that the effectiveness of the safety belt pretensioner is not impaired and removed
components do not cause injuries and environmental pollution. An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility will be familiar with these provisions. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Repairs that you perform yourself or that are performed incorrectly on the safety belts, automatic safety belt retractors,
and safety belt pretensioners can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. The safety belt pretensioner may not deploy
when it should, or it may deploy unexpectedly.
Never perform repairs, adjustments, or removal and installation of components of the safety belt pretensioners or
safety belts yourself. Only have these procedures performed by suitably qualified professionals ⇒ Accessories,
replacement parts, repairs, and modifications. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
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