Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Automatic belt retractor, belt tensioner, belt tension limiter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The seat belts in the vehicle are part of the vehicle safety concept and include the following important functions:
Automatic belt retractor
The seat belts on the driver seat and front passenger seat, as well as those on the outer rear seats (and on the middle rear seat, depending on the level of vehicle equipment), are fitted with an automatic belt retractor at the shoulder part of the seat belt. Full freedom of movement is made possible when the shoulder belt is pulled slowly or when the vehicle is travelling at normal speeds. However, if the belt is pulled out quickly or during sudden braking, during travel in mountains or bends and during acceleration, the automatic belt retractor is locked.
Belt tensioners
The seat belts for the front seat occupants are equipped with belt tensioners.
The belt tensioners are activated by sensors during severe frontal, side and rear collisions. They tighten the seat belts against the direction in which they are pulled. Any slack in the seat belt is retracted, which can reduce the passenger's movement forwards or in the direction of the impact. The belt tensioner works together with the airbag system. If the side airbags or the combined curtain air bags are not activated, the belt tensioner will not be activated in the event that the vehicle rolls over.
A fine dust may be produced when the airbags are triggered. This is quite normal and does not mean that there is a fire in the vehicle.
Belt tension limiter
The belt tension limiter reduces the pressure exerted by the seat belt on the body during an accident.
All safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or components of the system are scrapped. Qualified workshops are familiar with these requirements .
Belt height adjuster
Fig. 54 Next to the front seats: belt
height adjuster
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The seat belt height adjusters for the front seats can be used to a ...
Service and disposal of belt tensioners
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Seat belts may become damaged during any work on the belt tensioners or while
removing or refitting any vehicle parts in co ...
Other materials:
Reinforced Shock Absorbers and Coil Springs
Reinforced shock absorbers and coil springs on the vehicle
rear axle reduce pitching motions between the vehicle and the
trailer. If not already installed in the factory, these shock
absorbers and springs can often be retrofitted at authorized
Volk ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
→ Coolant specification
→ Checking the coolant level and refilling coolant
Never carry out any work on the engine coolant system if you are not familiar
with t ...
Cleaning wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning steel wheels
An industrial cleaner is needed to remove accumulated brake dust. Steel wheels
should therefore be cleaned regularly with a separate sponge.
Any damage to the paint on steel wheels should be touched u ...
