Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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.
Fig. 39 Adjusting front head restraint
Fig. 40 Adjusting rear head restraint
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