Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist
Comply with any country-specific legal regulations.
Volkswagen recommends that children under 12 years of age are always transported on the rear seats.
A child should only be transported on the front passenger seat in exceptional circumstances Using a child seat on the front passenger seat Child seat On the front passenger seat_2 . The safest seat in the vehicle is on the rear seat behind the front passenger seat.
Always secure any children in the vehicle in a restraint system. The restraint system must be suitable for the child's height, weight and build.
Transport only one child per child seat.
Observe the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat and always keep them in the vehicle.
When securing a child seat using the seat belt, always guide the belt through or around the child seat as described in the instructions from the child seat manufacturer.
Always make sure that the seat belt routing is correct for children and that they are sitting in the correct position.
Whenever possible, fit the child seat on the rear bench seat behind the front passenger seat so that children can exit the vehicle on the kerb side.
Do not leave any toys or other objects loose in the child seat or on the seat while the vehicle is in motion.
Transporting children in the vehicle :
Country-specific standards for child seats (selection)
The child seats must correspond to the standard ECE-R 441). Further information is available from Volkswagen dealerships or on the Internet at www.volkswagen.com.
Group classification for child seats according to ECE-R 44
| Weight class | Child's weight | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Group 0 | up to 10 kg | up to approx. 9 months |
| Group 0+ | up to 13 kg | up to approx. 18 months |
| Group 1 | 9 to 18 kg | approx. 8 months to 31/2 years |
| Group 2 | 15 to 25 kg | approx. 3 to 7 years |
| Group 3 | 22 to 36 kg | approx. 6 to 12 years |
Not every child will fit in the seat specified for their weight group. Likewise, not every seat will fit in every vehicle. Therefore, always check whether the child fits correctly in the child seat and whether the seat is securely attached in the vehicle.
Child seats that have been tested and approved in accordance with the ECE R 44 standard bear the test mark on the seat: a large letter E in a circle with the test number below it.
WARNING
- Follow the instructions on the checklist.
WARNING
- A suitable child seat, correctly fitted and used on one of the rear seats, will, in most accident situations, provide the maximum level of protection for children up to 12 years old.
1) ECE R: Economic Commission for Europe Regulation.
General information on transporting children in the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Legislation and legal requirements take precedence over the descriptions in this
owner's manual. Various standards and regu ...
Various securing systems
Fig. 62 On the rear seats: figure Ⓐ illustrates
the main securing points for the child restraint system on the lower retaining rings
and top tether. Figure Ⓑ shows how to secure a child restra ...
Other materials:
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor with Valve, Removing and Installing
Removing
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Remove the union nut -1-.
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Remove Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor-2-
from rim well.
Installing
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ An economic driving style
→ Driving in a fuel-efficient manner
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and wear on the engine, brakes and tyres
depend largely on three factors:
Personal driving style.
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Seat belt protection
Fig. 49 Driver restrained by a properly
positioned seat belt during a sudden braking manoeuvre
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Correctly fastened seat belts can make a major difference. When fastened properly,
seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in ...
