For a number of people the use of a seat belt is not required, the truth is, some Volkswagen Polo 6 drivers only use their car on private property and at low speeds. Nevertheless, some other drivers do not want to use the seat belt, even though they do not endanger other people by doing so – it is against the law. We will however, only for the first category of drivers, show you to disable the belt alarm of your Volkswagen Polo 6, so that you can drive without wearing your belt. To achieve this, o start, we will provide you some details to know before looking into such a process, and secondly, we will show you how to turn off the belt warning of your Volkswagen Polo 6/Strong>.
Some details you should certainly know before you want to disable the belt alarm of your Volkswagen Polo 6
As we told you in the introduction of this content, looking at turning off the belt warning of your Volkswagen Polo 6 is not minor. This alarm is there to remind you to fasten your belt, to be in agreement with the law and not to take needless risks. But , if you really want to take this step, you need to know some details that may make you think before you act, find them in the list below:
- It’s evident, but it’s worth remembering that driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most western countries.
- Your Volkswagen Polo 6 being equipped with an airbag, if you don’t have your seatbelt, in the event of an accident your airbag may be more damaging than protective
- Being a security component, the belt alarm beeper of your Volkswagen Polo 6 must be operational , it is linked to airbag detectors, especially the belt warning beeper of the passenger seat, so be extremely cautious during your manipulations
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How do I disable the belt alarm on my Volkswagen Polo 6?
After going over the various details to take into account before considering turning off the belt warning of a Volkswagen Polo 6, we will show you how to perform this action.
Use a belt buckle extension to turn off the belt alarm of your Volkswagen Polo 6
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The first and most simple solution available to you is to find a belt buckle extension to deactivate the belt alarm on your Volkswagen Polo 6. The particular feature of this component is that it enables you to use your belt in spite of everything. Indeed, it is a belt buckle with a clip on its upper part to fit your belt buckle. But, it is fundamental to know that this product must meet the manufacturer’s specifications, in order that in the event of an accident, it will be as resistant as your traditional belt buckle. This is why, it is a better choice for you to purchase this belt buckle extension for Volkswagen Polo 6 from a car parts dealer. With this extension you can select whether you want to wear your belt or not. You can find this extension between 20 and 30 euros.
Use a belt buckle to turn off your Volkswagen Polo 6 belt alarm
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This option is exclusively available to people who do not wish to put on their car belt at all and therefore no longer want to hear the belt alarm beep of their Volkswagen Polo 6. You will therefore be against the law and in case of police control you risk taking a fine of hundreds euros and few points on your driving licence. We therefore advise you to execute this solely if you drive your car on private area. The theory is more or less the same as for the extension, you will be able to purchase a belt buckle that will fit into the receptacle of your belt, which will reproduce for the alarm the presence of the belt and therefore not to engage the beep of it. Be careful to measure the width of your buckle and the notch to buy a buckle compatible with the belt receptacle of your Volkswagen Polo 6. You will find belt buckles around 10€ using the web. Take notice that as seen in the past section, without a safety belt an airbag can be very dangerous in the case of an accident.
Use a diagnostic OBD system to disable the belt alarm of your Volkswagen Polo 6
Finally, the wisest strategy to disable the belt alarm on your Volkswagen Polo 6. You can use a diagnostic OBD system to deactivate this alarm, however you will need the manufacturer’s instructions to know the exact procedure, and in general a professional will be better able to execute this process for you. Even so the majority will be hesitant because of the illegality of the procedure.
Whenever you have any additional questions about the Volkswagen Polo 6, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Polo 6 category.
