Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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only in certain kinds of collisions. The safety belts are always there
to offer protection in situations in which airbags should not deploy or
when they have already deployed, for example, when your vehicle
strikes or is struck by another vehicle after an initial collision.
This is just one of the reasons why an airbag is a supplementary
restraint and is not a substitute for a safety belt. The airbag system
works most effectively when used with the safety belts. Therefore,
always buckle up properly and wear your safety belts.
The airbags are part of the overall passive vehicle safety system.
The airbag system works most efficiently when used with properly
worn safety belts and a proper seating position → .
Safety equipment
Your safety and the safety of your passengers shouldn't be left to
chance. Advances in technology have made a number of features
available to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. The following
are just a few of the safety features for your Volkswagen:
Sophisticated safety belts for all seating positions.
Safety belt pretensioners for the driver and front passenger.
Safety belt load limiters for the front and rear outboard seats.