Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Removing and fitting head restraints

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Sitting correctly and safely / Adjusting the seat position / Removing and fitting head restraints

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

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 .

Push the head restraint all the way up .

Pull the head restraint out while pressing the button ① or .

If necessary, push back the backrest and allow to engage securely.

Fitting the head restraint

If necessary, unlock the backrests and fold them forwards .

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 button ① or 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 .

WARNING

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.

NOTICE

When removing or fitting head restraints, ensure that they do not hit the roof or the front seat backrest. This could damage the headliner or other parts of the vehicle.

Adjusting the head restraints

Fig. 39 Adjusting front head restraint Fig. 40 Adjusting rear head restraint First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Every seat is fitted with a head restraint ...

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