WARNING
Damage to safety belts reduces their overall effectiveness and increases the risk of serious
personal injury and death whenever the vehicle is being used.
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Check the condition of all safety belts regularly. If you notice that the safety belt webbing,
hardware, retractor, buckle, or any other part of the safety belts is damaged, immediately
have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility replace the
safety belt with the correct replacement belt for your vehicle model and model year.
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Never use chemical cleaning agents, solvents, or any substance that may damage or
weaken the safety belt webbing or any other parts of the safety belt. Never let the belts come
into contact with corrosive fluids or sharp objects. Otherwise, the safety belt webbing will be
significantly weakened.
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After cleaning, always give the safety belts time to dry completely before letting them
retract. The moisture can damage the retractor and keep it from working properly.
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Never let foreign objects or liquids get into the safety belt latch. This could prevent the
belt buckles and safety belts from working properly.
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Damaged safety belts must be replaced; they cannot be repaired.
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Never try to repair a damaged safety belt yourself. Never remove or modify the safety belts
in any way.
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Safety belts that were subject to stress in an accident and stretched must be replaced with
a correct, new safety belt, preferably by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
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Replacement after a crash may be necessary even if a safety belt shows no visible
damage. Anchorages that have been loaded must also be inspected.