Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Damage to the front passenger seat can prevent the front airbag
from working properly.
Improper repair or disassembly of the front passenger and
driver seat can prevent the Advanced Airbag System from
working properly.
Repairs to the front passenger seat should be performed by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.
Never remove the front passenger seat or driver seat from the
vehicle.
Never remove the upholstery from the front passenger seat.
Never disassemble or take parts off the seat or disconnect
wires from it.
Never carry sharp objects in your pockets or put them on the
seat. If the capacitive passenger detection system in the front
passenger seat is punctured it cannot work properly.
Never carry things on your lap or carry objects on the front
passenger seat. Such objects can influence the capacitance
registered by the capacitive passenger detection system, so
that incorrect information is provided to the airbag control unit.
These things can also cause serious personal injury if the
airbag inflates.
Never store items under the front seats. Parts of the Advanced
Airbag System under the front seats could be damaged,