Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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in side collisions when the acceleration measured by the sensor is
too low,
in front-end collisions,
in rear-end collisions,
in rollovers, unless the deployment threshold for deployment
stored in the control unit is met.
In some types of accidents the front airbags, Side Curtain
Protection
®
airbags and side airbags may be triggered together.
An inflating side airbag can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Improperly wearing safety belts and improper seating positions
increase the risk of serious personal injury and death whenever a
vehicle is being used.
To help reduce the risk of injury when the supplemental side
airbag inflates,
- Always sit in an upright position and do not lean against
the area where the side airbag is located.
- Never let a child or anyone else rest their head against
the side trim panel in the area where the side airbag
inflates.
WARNING