Get Interior care and cleaning -> Cleaning the safety belts Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Care and cleaning of plastic components, wood trim and instrument

panel

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with water and clean the parts.

Clean plastic components (inside and outside of the vehicle) and the instrument panel only with a

solvent-free care and cleaning product that is specifically designed for plastics and approved by

Volkswagen ⇒ꢀ

Clean wood trim with a mild soap solution.

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WARNING

Using solvents or other improper cleaning products on surfaces where airbags are located

can change the way airbags deploy in a crash.

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Products containing solvents will change the properties of the plastics and may cause

plastic parts to break and fly around when the airbag deploys in a crash, causing injury.

Never use solvents or cleaners on the steering wheel horn pad or on the instrument panel

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because they can damage the airbag cover or change the stiffness or strength of the material

so that the airbag cannot deploy and protect properly.

ꢀ When cleaning the horn pad and instrument panel, use only a soft, dry cloth or a cloth

moistened with plain water.

Cleaning the safety belts

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

If a safety belt is dirty, this can prevent the belt from working properly. Keep safety belts clean and

regularly check all safety belts for damage.

Safety belts must never be taken apart for cleaning.

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Remove coarse dirt with a soft brush ⇒ꢀ

Carefully pull the dirty safety belt out of the retractor and keep it out.

Clean the safety belt with a mild soap solution.

After cleaning, always give the safety belts time to dry thoroughly before letting them retract. This

helps prevent damage to the retractor.

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Do not let the safety belts retract until they are completely dry.

WARNING

Damage to safety belts reduces their overall effectiveness and increases the risk of serious

personal injury and death whenever the vehicle is being used.

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Check the condition of all safety belts regularly. If you notice that the safety belt webbing,

hardware, retractor, buckle, or any other part of the safety belts is damaged, immediately

have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility replace the

safety belt with the correct replacement belt for your vehicle model and model year.

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Never use chemical cleaning agents, solvents, or any substance that may damage or

weaken the safety belt webbing or any other parts of the safety belt. Never let the belts come

into contact with corrosive fluids or sharp objects. Otherwise, the safety belt webbing will be

significantly weakened.

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After cleaning, always give the safety belts time to dry completely before letting them

retract. The moisture can damage the retractor and keep it from working properly.

Never let foreign objects or liquids get into the safety belt latch. This could prevent the

belt buckles and safety belts from working properly.

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Damaged safety belts must be replaced; they cannot be repaired.

Never try to repair a damaged safety belt yourself. Never remove or modify the safety belts

in any way.

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Safety belts that were subject to stress in an accident and stretched must be replaced with

a correct, new safety belt, preferably by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

ꢀ Replacement after a crash may be necessary even if a safety belt shows no visible

damage. Anchorages that have been loaded must also be inspected.

Interior care and cleaning -> Cleaning the safety belts for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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