weight VOLKSWAGEN POLO 2015 Owner´s Manual

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Fig. 52 The unbelted rear passenger is thrown forwards, hitting the belted driver
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Many people believe that they can brace their weight with their hands in a minor collision. This is not true.
Even at low speeds, the forces acting on the body in a collision are so great that occupants cannot brace themselves with their arms and hands.
In a frontal collision, unbelted vehicle occupants are thrown forward and will make unchecked contact with parts of the vehicle interior, e.g. the
steering wheel, dash panel, or windscreen  → Fig. 51 .
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts. When triggered, the airbags only provide additional protection. Airbags are not triggered
in all kinds of accidents. Even if the vehicle is equipped with an airbag system, all vehicle occupants, including the driver, must fasten their seat
belt and wear it correctly while the vehicle is in motion. This reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident – regardless of
whether an airbag is fitted for the seat.
Each airbag can only be triggered once. To achieve best possible protection, seat belts must always be worn properly. This also ensures that
protection is provided in accidents in which the airbag is not triggered. Any vehicle occupants not wearing a seat belt can be thrown out of the
vehicle and sustain more severe or even fatal injuries as a result.
It is also important for the rear seat occupants to wear seat belts properly, as they could otherwise be thrown forwards violently in an accident.
Rear passengers who are not wearing seat belts endanger not only themselves and the driver, but also other people in the vehicle  → Fig. 52 .
Seat belt protection
Fig. 53 Driver restrained by a properly positioned seat belt during a sudden braking manoeuvre
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 

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Combined curtain and side airbags
Fig. 64 A: on left­hand side of vehicle: deployment zone of the combined curtain and side airbags. B: on the side of the front seat: location and
deployment zone of the combined curtain and side airbag
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The combined curtain and side airbags are located in the outer seat backrest cushions  → Fig. 64  B of the driver seat and front passenger seat.
The locations of the airbags are shown by labels with the word AIRBAG.
The areas outlined in red  → Fig. 64  are inside the deployment area of the combined head/side airbags. You must never leave or attach any
objects in these areas  → .
Once triggered, the airbag inflates at high speed.
Always leave the deployment zones of the side airbags clear.
No other people, animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag deployment zone. Make sure
that children and passengers also keep to this rule.
The built-in coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
Do not fit any accessories to the doors.
Do not fit seat covers or protective covers over the seats unless they have been expressly approved for use in the vehicle. Otherwise the
side airbag may not be able to inflate once triggered.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the driver and front passenger seat could hinder the proper function of the side airbag and cause serious injury.
Never remove the front seats from the vehicle or alter any components of these seats.
If too much pressure is applied to the backrest side bolster, the side airbags may not be triggered correctly, may not trigger at all, or may
trigger unexpectedly.
Any damage to the original seat upholstery or around the seams of the side airbag units must be repaired immediately by a qualified
workshop.
WARNING

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During a side collision, the combined curtain and side airbags will be deployed on the vehicle's side of impact, reducing the risk of injury to the
areas of the vehicle occupants' bodies facing the impact.
Curtain airbags
Fig. 65 On the left­hand side of the vehicle: location and deployment zone of the curtain airbag
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
In the interior, a curtain airbag is fitted above the doors on both the driver and front passenger sides  → Fig. 65 . The airbag location is identified
by the text AIRBAG.
Once triggered, the airbag inflates at high speed.
Always keep the deployment zones of the combined curtain and side airbags clear.
No other people, animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag deployment zone. Make sure
that children and passengers also keep to this rule.
The built-in coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
Do not fit any accessories to the doors.
Do not fit seat covers or protective covers over the seats unless they have been expressly approved for use in the vehicle. Otherwise the
combined combined curtain and side airbags may not be able to deploy if it has been triggered.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the driver and front passenger seat could hinder the proper function of the combined curtain and side airbags and cause
serious injury.
Never remove the front seats from the vehicle or alter any components of these seats.
If too much pressure is applied to the backrest side bolster, the combined curtain and side airbags may not be triggered correctly, may not
trigger at all or may trigger unexpectedly.
Any damage to the original seat upholstery or around the seams of the combined curtain and side airbag units must be repaired immediately
by a qualified workshop.
WARNING

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The area in the red frame  → Fig. 65  is covered by the curtain airbag when triggered (deployment zone). For this reason, you must never leave or
attach any items in this area  → .
In a side collision the curtain airbag is triggered on the impact side of the vehicle.
In a side collision, the curtain airbags reduce the risk of injury to the areas of the body facing the impact for vehicle occupants on the front seats
and outer rear seats.
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Basic information on fitting and using child seats 
 → Types of child seat 
 → Securing systems  
 → Securing a child seat with ISOFIX  
 → Securing child seats with the upper strap (top tether)  
 → Securing child seats with a seat belt  
Using child seats can reduce the risk of injury to the child if there is an accident. Always use child seats when driving with children.
Note the following:
Child seats are classified into groups depending on the size, age and weight of child for which they are designed.
Various securing systems are used to secure child seats in the vehicle.
For safety reasons child seats should always be fitted to the rear seats. They should only be fitted to the front passenger seat in exceptional
cases.
Volkswagen recommends child seats from the Volkswagen range of accessories. These child seats have been developed and approved for use
in Volkswagen vehicles.
Once triggered, the airbag inflates at high speed.
Always leave the deployment zones of the curtain airbags clear.
Never secure any items to the cover or in the deployment zone of the curtain airbag.
Vehicle occupants sitting on the front seats and rear outer seats must never carry any people, pets or objects in the deployment zone
between themselves and the airbags. Make sure that children and passengers also keep to this rule.
The built-in coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
Do not fit any accessories to the doors.
Do not install any sunblinds onto the side windows unless they have been expressly approved for use in your vehicle.
Only push the sunblinds over to the side windows if no items are attached to them (e.g. pens or the remote control for a garage door).
WARNING
Child seats