Volkswagen ID.4: Safety belt pretensioner servicing and disposal

When working on safety belt pretensioners, as well as when removing and installing other vehicle components as part of repair work, the safety belts can become damaged without you noticing. This may cause the safety belt pretensioner to function incorrectly or prevent it from functioning in the event of an accident.

The instructions must be followed so that the effectiveness of the safety belt pretensioner is not impaired and removed components do not cause injuries and environmental pollution. An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility will be familiar with these provisions. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Repairs that you perform yourself or that are performed incorrectly on the safety belts, automatic safety belt retractors, and safety belt pretensioners can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. The safety belt pretensioner may not deploy when it should, or it may deploy unexpectedly.

• Never perform repairs, adjustments, or removal and installation of components of the safety belt pretensioners or safety belts yourself. Only have these procedures performed by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
• Safety belts, safety belt pretensioners and automatic safety belt retractors cannot be repaired. These components must be replaced.

The airbag module and safety belt pretensioners may contain perchlorate. Observe all the legal regulations applicable to disposal.

Introduction

The proactive passenger protection system is a support system which initiates measures for protecting the vehicle occupants in hazardous situations. However it cannot prevent a collision.

Speed range

The proactive passenger protection system is available in its basic function at speeds above approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) when driving forward.

Displays

If the proactive passenger protection system becomes active, the red warning light will appear in the instrument cluster display.

WARNING

The proactive passenger protection system is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. The proactive passenger protection system cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

• Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
• Observe the system limitations (→ Proactive passenger protection system).
• Always adapt your speed and distance to vehicles driving ahead based on the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.

Automatic safety belt retractor, safety belt pretensioner, safety belt load limiterFunctions of the proactive passenger protection system