Volkswagen Taigun 2022 Owner's Manual page 37

Restraint systems and air-
bags
Seat belts
Use
Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer very
good protection in the event of an accident. They re-
duce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of
survival in the event of a major accident.
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
·
The seat belts must not be removed or altered
in any way.
·
If the driver's seat belt is damaged, stop driving.
·
If another seat belt is damaged, the seat must
not be occupied.
·
Do not repair damaged seat belts yourself.
·
Have a damaged seat belt replaced immediately
by a specialist garage.
Functionality
Automatic belt retractor
The automatic retractor locks the belt if it is pulled
suddenly. The belts lock, for example, during sudden
braking, when the car accelerates, when driving
downhill and when cornering.
WARNING
·
If the seat belt does not lock when pulled sud-
denly, have the retractor checked by a specialist
garage.
Belt tensioners
The safety of the driver and front passenger wearing
their seat belts is enhanced by belt tensioners.
During a collision of certain force, the seat belt is
tightened by the belt tensioner to prevent unwanted
body movement.
The belt tensioner can also be deployed when the
seat belt is not fastened.
Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of mi-
nor collisions or accidents in which no major forces
are produced.
Smoke is released when the belt tensioner is
deployed. This does not indicate a vehicle fire.
Status display on the instrument cluster display
The display may vary, depending on its type:
illuminates or flashes – unfastened seat belt
at the front or rear
Illuminated – unoccupied rear seat
flashes – rear seat belt not fastened
illuminates or flashes – a rear seat belt not
fastened
illuminated – a rear seat belt not fastened
illuminated – a rear seat belt fastened
illuminated – a rear seat belt fastened
illuminated – a rear seat belt fastened
Operation
Fastening the seat belt
— Hold the lock tongue and slowly pull the belt over
the chest and pelvis towards the buckle.
— Insert the lock tongue into the buckle until there
is an audible click.
— Pull on the belt to ensure that the lock tongue is
securely fastened.
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