Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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where the supplemental side airbag inflates. This applies especially
to children → Child safety and child restraints .
The airbag system is monitored electronically to make sure it is
working properly at all times. Every time you turn on the ignition, the
airbag system indicator light will come on for a few seconds
(function check).
The airbag system is not a substitute for your safety belt. Rather, it
is part of the overall occupant restraint system in your vehicle
→ Adjusting the seating position , → Safety belts .
It is important to remember that the side airbag system is designed
to help reduce the likelihood of serious injury. However, it is
important to remember that a deploying airbag may also cause
other injuries, such as swelling, bruising, friction burns, and
abrasions. Also remember that side airbags will deploy only once
and only in certain kinds of accidents. After the side airbag inflates,
the system must be replaced. Your safety belts are always there to
offer protection in those accidents in which side airbags are not
supposed to deploy or when they have already deployed.
The side airbag system will not inflate:
if the ignition is switched off when a crash occurs,