Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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year.
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.
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.
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.
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.