child seat VOLKSWAGEN POLO 2015 Owner´s Manual

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By purchasing this Volkswagen, you have become the owner of a vehicle fitted with the most up-to-date technology and a multitude of
convenience functions for your use and enjoyment.
Before using your vehicle for the first time, please read and observe the information in this owner's manual. It will quickly help you to become
familiar with your vehicle and all of its functions as well as making you aware of dangers to yourself and others and of how these dangers can
be avoided.
If you have any further questions about your vehicle, or if you think that the vehicle wallet has not covered everything, please get in touch with
your Volkswagen dealership. They will always be happy to deal with your questions, suggestions or problems.
We hope you enjoy driving your new vehicle. Happy motoring.
Volkswagen AG
Thank you for choosing Volkswagen
Please observe important safety notes on the front passenger front airbag  → Basic information on fitting and using child seats  .
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Make sure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times.
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size Child seats Child seat ISOFIX see
Child seat Top tether see Child seat .
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of the occupants Adjusting the seat position
Sitting .
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be securely fastened.
Assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position while driving. This also applies to all passengers Adjusting
the seat position Sitting .
Fasten your seat belt correctly before setting off and keep it properly fastened throughout the journey. This also applies to all
passengers Seat belts Seat belts .
Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls, opening menus and making adjustments to
settings.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly – at least every 2 hours.
Secure animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size.
Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
Regular servicing of your vehicle not only maintains its value, it also ensures that your vehicle remains roadworthy and in working order.
Servicing work should therefore be carried out in accordance with the service schedule. Some work may have to be carried out before the due
date of the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating conditions are, for example, frequent stop and
go driving, frequent driving with a trailer and driving in areas with high levels of dust. Further information can be obtained from your Volkswagen
dealership or qualified workshop.
Driving abroad
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ form the construction of the vehicle,
Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the
following issues at your destination:
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. Correct interpretation of a driving situation can make
the difference between reaching your destination safely and having an accident with serious injuries.
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Before closing the tailgate, check that the vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment.
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Opening or closing the windows electrically  
 → Electric windows – functions  
 → Roll-back function for the electric windows  
Additional information and warnings:
Volkswagen information system  → Volkswagen information system  
Infotainment system  → Infotainment system 
Central locking system  → Central locking system  
Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior  → Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior  
Opening or closing the windows electrically
Serious injuries can occur if the tailgate is closed incorrectly or without due care and attention.
Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the tailgate is open. Children could climb into the luggage
compartment and shut the tailgate, thereby trapping themselves inside. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or
cold, according to season. This could cause serious injuries or illness, or even have fatal consequences.
WARNING
Electric windows
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries.
The electric windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their operating area.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the vehicle is locked. The windows can no longer be opened
in an emergency.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The windows can still be operated using the buttons several minutes
after the ignition has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
When transporting children on the rear bench seat, the rear electric windows should always be deactivated using the safety button so that
they cannot be opened or closed.
WARNING
During sudden rain showers, water can enter the vehicle interior via open windows and cause damage to the vehicle.
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For one-touch opening: press the button for the appropriate window down briefly into the second position.
Stopping the one-touch function: press or pull the button for the appropriate window again.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
One-touch opening and closing is deactivated if the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged while the windows were not fully closed.
The function will have to be reset.
Close all windows and doors.
Pull up the button for the window and hold it in this position for at least one second.
Let go of the button then pull it up again and hold it in this position. One-touch opening and closing is now ready for operation.
The one-touch function can be restored for individual windows or for several windows at the same time.
Convenience opening and closing
The windows can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key:
Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key. All electric windows will be either opened or closed.
To interrupt this function, let go of the locking or unlocking button.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
One-touch opening and closing and the roll-back function will not work if there is a fault in the electric windows. Go to a qualified
workshop.
Roll-back function for the electric windows
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The roll-back function for the electric windows can reduce the risk of injuries when the windows are closing  → . If the one-touch closing
function for a window does not work because it is stiff or is being obstructed, the window will automatically open again.
Check to see why the window has not closed.
Try to close the window again.
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries.
The electric windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their operating area.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the vehicle is locked. The windows can no longer be opened
in an emergency.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The windows can still be operated using the buttons several minutes
after the ignition has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
When transporting children on the rear bench seat, the rear electric windows should always be deactivated using the safety button so that
they cannot be opened or closed.
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 → Convenience opening and closing   .
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position  
 → Correct sitting position  
 → Mechanical controls on the front seats  
 → Adjusting the head restraints  
 → Removing and fitting head restraints  
 → Adjusting the steering wheel position  
 → Centre armrest  
Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of 5 seats: 2 at the front and 3 at the rear. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.
Additional information and warnings:
Seat functions  → Seat functions  
Seat belts  → Seat belts  
Airbag system  → Airbag system  
Child seats  → Child seats  
Cleaning and caring for the interior  → Cleaning and caring for the interior  
Sitting correctly and safely
Adjusting the seat position
Assuming an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries during a sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre, in the event of a collision or accident, or if the airbags are triggered.
All vehicle occupants must assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position throughout the trip. This also applies
to the fastening of seat belts.
The number of vehicle occupants must never exceed the number of seats with seat belts in the vehicle.
Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised restraint system which is suitable for their height and weight  → Airbag system   ,
 → Child seats   .
Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never place your feet on the seat or dash panel, for example, and never
ride with your feet out the window. When you are sat like this, the airbag and seat belt cannot provide optimal protection and could actually
increase the risk of injury during an accident.
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The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases. Seat belts can only provide optimal protection if
the seat belt routing is correct. Assuming an incorrect sitting position considerably impairs the level of protection provided by a seat belt. This
could lead to severe or even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a deploying airbag strikes a vehicle
occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver is responsible for all occupants transported in the vehicle, especially children.
The following list contains examples of sitting positions that can be dangerous for all vehicle occupants.
Always adjust seats, seat belts and head restraints to their correct position before any journey and ensure that all passengers have fastened
their seat belt.
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the steering wheel. If your physical build
makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement, you must contact a qualified workshop so they can make any necessary modifications.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far back. The further back the backrest is tilted, the greater the risk of injury caused by incorrect seat belt
routing or an incorrect sitting position.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far forwards. When a front airbag is triggered it could force the seat backrest backwards and injure
vehicle occupants on the back seats.
Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance from the steering wheel and dash panel.
You should always sit upright with your back against the seat backrest with the front seats properly adjusted. Do not position any body part
too close where the airbags are fitted.
The risk of serious injury is increased for passengers on the rear seat if they are not sitting upright because the seat belts are incorrectly
positioned.
WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.
The seats may only be adjusted when the vehicle is stationary, or else the seat could change position unexpectedly while the vehicle is in
motion, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is adopted while adjusting the seat.
Only adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move it forwards and backwards when the area around the seat is clear.
There should be no objects in the adjustment area of the front seats.
WARNING
Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious burns and other injuries.
Before adjusting the seats always make sure that there is no lighter on or near the moveable parts of the seat.
Before closing stowage areas or compartments always make sure that there is no lighter in the way.
Never stow lighters in stowage areas or compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. Cigarette lighters may self-ignite on high-
temperature surfaces, especially in summer.
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â‘ Pushing the front seat forwards or backwards.Pull the bar upwards and move the front seat. The front seat must engage
after you let go of the bar!
â‘¡Adjusting the backrest.Push the lever back and adjust the backrest. The backrest must engage
after you let go of the lever  → !
â‘¢Adjusting the seat height.Pull the lever upwards and adjust the seat height using your body weight.
The seat must engage after you let go of the lever!
Adjusting the head restraints
Fig. 43 Adjusting front head restraint
Injuries could be caused if the backrests are folded forwards and backwards carelessly.
Never fold the seat backrest forwards or backwards while the vehicle is in motion.
While folding the seat backrest forwards, always ensure that there are no people, animals or objects in its path.
When folding forwards and backwards, keep all hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the seat hinges and seat release
mechanism.
Floor mats or other objects could get caught in the hinges on the seat backrest. The seat backrest might then not engage securely when it is
returned to the upright position.
Passengers (adults and children) must not use seats if the backrest is folded forwards or is not clicked securely into place.
When being folded back, the seat backrest must be securely locked in the upright position. If the seat backrest is not locked properly it could
move suddenly and cause severe injuries.
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Fig. 46 Front centre armrest
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
To lift, pull the centre armrest up gradually in the direction of the arrow  → Fig. 46 .
To lower, pull the centre armrest all the way up. Then lower the centre armrest.
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Seat heating  
Additional information and warnings:
Adjusting the seat position  → Adjusting the seat position  
Seat belts  → Seat belts  
Airbag system  → Airbag system  
Child seats  → Child seats  
Exterior mirrors  → Mirrors  
Luggage compartment  → Luggage compartment  
Seat heating
The centre armrest can obstruct the driver's arm movements. This can cause accidents and severe injuries.
Always keep the stowage compartments in the centre armrest closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest. An incorrect seating position can cause serious injury.
Never place hot drinks or fluids in the drink holders. These can be spilt during a braking or driving manoeuvre.
WARNING
Seat functions
Incorrect use of the seat functions can cause serious injuries.
Always assume a correct sitting position before you drive and maintain this position throughout the trip. This also applies to all passengers.
Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the moving parts of the seats.
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Seat heating
Fig. 47 In upper part of centre console: buttons for the front seat heating
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The seat cushions on the front seats can be heated electrically when the ignition is switched on. In some versions, the backrests may also be
heated.
Do not switch on the seat heating if one of the following conditions applies:
The seat is not in use.
The seat is fitted with a protective cover.
A child seat is installed on the seat.
The seat cushion is damp or wet.
The interior or exterior temperature is above 25°C (77°F).
FunctionAction
Switching onPress the  button. The seat heating is switched on at maximum level and all indicator
lamps in the button are lit up  → Fig. 47 .
Adjusting the heating outputPress the button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
Switching off
Press the button until the indicator lamps in the button go out.
OR: switch off the ignition.
If the second temperature level has been switched on for more than 15 minutes, it will automatically switch to the first temperature level. Only one
indicator lamp will be lit up.
Anyone experiencing reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature due to medication, paralysis or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) could sustain
burns on the back, buttocks and legs when using the seat heating. These burns may take a long time to heal or may never heal fully. Please
consult a doctor to determine your own level of health.
Anyone experiencing reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature should never use the seat heating.
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 The seat heating should be switched off as soon as it is no longer needed. Fuel is otherwise wasted.
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Warning lamp  
 → Frontal collisions and the laws of physics  
 → What happens to vehicle occupants who have not fastened their seat belts  
 → Seat belt protection  
 → Using seat belts  
 → Fastening and unfastening seat belts  
 → Seat belt routing  
 → Belt height adjuster  
 → Automatic belt retractor, belt tensioner, belt tension limiter  
 → Service and disposal of belt tensioners  
Check the condition of all seat belts regularly. If the belt webbing, belt connections, belt retractor or seat belt buckle become damaged, the seat
belt in question should be replaced immediately by a qualified workshop  → . The qualified workshop must use correct spare parts that are
compatible with the vehicle, equipment level and model year. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Additional information and warnings:
Adjusting the seat position  → Adjusting the seat position  
Airbag system  → Airbag system  
Child seats  → Child seats  
Stowage  → Stowage areas  
Cleaning and caring for the interior  → Cleaning and caring for the interior  
Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts  → Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts  
Wet upholstery can cause a fault in the seat heating and increase the risk of burns.
Make sure that the seat cushion is dry before using the seat heating.
Do not sit on the seat when wearing damp or wet clothing.
Do not set any damp or wet objects or items of clothing on the seat.
Do not spill any liquids on the seat.
WARNING
To avoid damaging the heating elements, do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point on the seat cushion and
backrest.
Liquids, sharp objects and insulating materials such as a protective cover or child seat on the seat could damage the seat heating.
If the system starts to emit a smell, switch the seat heating off immediately and have it checked by a qualified workshop.
NOTICE
Seat belts