Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Repairs and modifications of front bumpers, doors, front seats,
headliners and the chassis can affect proper airbag performance
and should be performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. These vehicle areas can
contain important parts of the airbag system.
Components of the airbag system can be damaged during removal,
assembly and repair activities on the airbag system itself or related
components. Damage to airbag parts can prevent the system from
working properly in a collision.
Observe all regulations so that the effectiveness of the airbag is not
affected and to prevent disassembled parts from causing injuries
and pollution. Authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized
Volkswagen Service Facilities, and other qualified workshops are
familiar with these regulations.
Changing the vehicle's suspension system can change the way that
the airbag system works in a crash. For example, using tire-rim
combinations not approved by Volkswagen, lowering the vehicle,
changing the stiffness of the suspension, including the springs,
suspension struts, shock absorbers etc. can change the forces that
are measured by the airbag sensors and sent to the electronic
control unit. Some suspension changes can, for example, increase
the force levels measured by the airbag sensors and sent to the