Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Cleaning the safety belts
Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
If a safety belt is dirty, this can prevent the belt from working
properly. Keep safety belts clean and regularly check all safety belts
Using solvents or other improper cleaning products on surfaces
where airbags are located can change the way airbags deploy in
a crash.
Products containing solvents will change the properties of the
plastics and may cause plastic parts to break and fly around
when the airbag deploys in a crash, causing injury.
Never use solvents or cleaners on the steering wheel horn pad
or on the instrument panel because they can damage the
airbag cover or change the stiffness or strength of the material
so that the airbag cannot deploy and protect properly.
When cleaning the horn pad and instrument panel, use only a
soft, dry cloth or a cloth moistened with plain water.
WARNING