ESP VOLKSWAGEN POLO 2015 Owner´s Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12/29/2015Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland
40/136
Removing and fitting head restraints
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The centre rear head restraint is designed solely for use with the centre rear seat. This head restraint
should therefore not be installed in any of the other positions.
Removing the head restraint
If necessary, unlock the backrests and fold them forwards  → Luggage compartment   .
Push the head restraint all the way up  → .
Pull the head restraint out while pressing the ①  → Fig. 43  or  → Fig. 44  button.
If necessary, push back the backrest and allow to engage securely.
Fitting the head restraint
If necessary, unlock the backrests and fold them forwards  → Luggage compartment   .
Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the guides of the corresponding seat backrest.
Press and hold the ①  → Fig. 43  or  → Fig. 44  button and push down the head restraint.
If necessary, push back the backrest and allow to engage securely.
Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed  → Adjusting the head restraints   .
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Driving without head restraints or with incorrectly adjusted head restraints increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.
If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correctly.
Head restraints that have been removed should be fitted as soon as possible so that passengers have correct protection.
WARNING
When removing or fitting head restraints, make sure that they do not hit the roof or other parts of the vehicle. This could damage the headliner
or other parts of the vehicle.
NOTICE

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12/29/2015Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland
56/136
Types of front passenger front airbag system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Volkswagen offers two different front airbag systems for front passengers:
AB
Features of the front passenger front airbag that can only
be switched off by a qualified workshop.
Features of the front passenger front airbag that can be
switched off manually using the key-operated switch
 → Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using
the key-operated switch   .
Name: airbag system.Name: airbag system with front passenger front airbag
deactivation.
– Indicator lamp  in the instrument cluster.– Indicator lamp  in the instrument cluster.
– Front passenger front airbag in the dash panel.– Indicator lamp in top area of the centre console  
.PASSENGER AIR BAG.
 – Key-operated switch in the stowage compartment in the dash panel
on the front passenger side.
 – Front passenger front airbag in the dash panel.
Indicator lamps
Fine dust or steam may be released when the airbags trigger. This is normal and does not mean that there is a fire in the vehicle.
The fine dust can cause irritation to the skin and eye membranes and cause breathing difficulties, particularly for people suffering from
asthma or people who have (had) other respiratory problems. To help reduce breathing difficulties, get out of the vehicle or open the
windows or doors for more fresh air.
If you come into contact with the dust, you should wash your hands and face with a mild soap and water before eating.
Do not let the dust get into your eyes or into open wounds.
If dust has entered your eyes, rinse them with water.
WARNING
Cleaning agents that contain solvents cause the surface of the airbag modules to become porous. In an accident that triggers the airbag, loose
plastic parts can cause serious injury.
Never clean the dash panel or the airbag covers with cleansers that contain solvents.
WARNING

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12/29/2015Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland
62/136
Side airbags
Fig. 63 A: on left­hand side of vehicle: deployment zone of the side airbag. B: on the side of the front seat: location and deployment range of the
side airbag
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The side airbags are located in the outer seat backrest cushions of the driver seat and front passenger seat  → Fig. 63  B. The locations of the
airbags are shown by labels with the word AIRBAG.
The areas outlined in red  → Fig. 63  are inside the deployment area of the side airbags. You must never leave or attach any objects in these
areas  → .
During a side collision, the side airbags will be deployed on the side of the vehicle which is impacted, thus reducing the risk of injury to the areas
of the occupants' bodies facing the impact.
The front passenger front airbag should only be switched off in exceptional circumstances.
To prevent damage to the airbag system, only switch the front passenger front airbag on and off when the ignition is switched off.
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key-operated switch is set to the correct position.
Only switch the front passenger front airbag off if, in exceptional circumstances, a child seat has to be attached to the front passenger seat.
Switch the front passenger front airbag back on again as soon as the child seat on the front passenger seat is no longer being used.
WARNING
If the key bit is not inserted far enough, the key switch could be damaged when the key is turned.
NOTICE
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch, as this could result in damage to the stowage compartment, key switch or vehicle key when the
stowage compartment is closed.
NOTICE