Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Fastening and unfastening seat belts

Fig. 64 Inserting the seat belt latch plate
into the buckle

Fig. 65 Removing the latch plate from the
buckle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings During an accident or braking manoeuvre, correctly worn
seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in position in such a way as to provide maximum
protection .
Fastening the seat belts
Fasten seat belts before every trip.
- Always adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly .
- Engage the rear seat backrests in an upright position .
- Take hold of the latch plate and pull it evenly across your chest and pelvis.
Do not twist the belt in the process .
- Insert the latch plate securely into the buckle belonging to the occupied
seat .
- Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked
in the buckle.
Unfastening the seat belts
Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is stationary .
- Press the red button in the buckle . The latch plate is released and springs
out.
- Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily, without twisting
the seat belt and without damaging the trim.

WARNING
Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident.
- The seat belts only offer best protection when the backrests are in an upright
position and the seat belts have been fastened properly according to the occupant's
height.
- Unfastening seat belts while the vehicle is in motion can lead to severe
or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.
Using seat belts :
Check the condition of all seat belts
regularly.
Keep the seat belts clean.
Never let any foreign bodies and liquids
get on to the seat belt, the latch plate ...
Fig. 66 Correct seat belt routing and head
restraint adjustment
Fig. 67 Correct seat belt routing during
pregnancy
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings S ...
Other materials:
Windows
Opening and Closing
Press down on a switch to lower the associated window.
Window switches operate at two levels:
To lower a window fully, press the switch all the way
down and immediately release.
To lower a window partially, press the switch gently
and release when the window is where you ...
General information on transporting children in the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Legislation and legal requirements take precedence over
the descriptions in this owner's manual. Various standards and regulations govern
the use of child seats and methods for securing them (). For example, this cou ...
Repairing lock carrier. Right headlight mounting
Note
Line -3- indicates the position
where the tab might break off.
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Remove front bumper cover
→ Chapter.
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Remove headlights
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94.
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