Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Side airbags
Fig. 59 On left-hand side of vehicle: deployment zone of the side airbag (variant A). On the side of the front seat: location and deployment range of the side airbag (variant B)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The side airbags are located in the outer seat backrest cushions of the driver seat and front passenger seat B. The locations of the airbags can be identified by the presence of stickers containing the word AIRBAG. The areas marked in red in show the side airbag deployment zones.
During a side collision, the side airbags will be deployed on the side of the vehicle which is impacted, thus reducing the risk of injury to the areas of the vehicle occupants' bodies facing the impact.
WARNING
- Always leave the deployment zones of the side airbags clear.
- No other people, animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag deployment zone. Ensure that children and passengers keep to this rule.
- The built-in coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
- Do not fit any accessories to the doors.
- Do not fit seat covers or protective covers over the seats unless they have been expressly approved for use in the vehicle. Otherwise the side airbag may not be able to inflate once triggered.
WARNING
- Never remove the front seats from the vehicle or alter any components of these seats.
- If too much pressure is applied to the backrest side bolster, the side airbags may not be triggered correctly, may not trigger at all, or may trigger unexpectedly.
- Any damage to the original seat upholstery or around the seams of the side airbag units must be repaired immediately by a qualified workshop.
Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key-operated
switch
Fig. 58 In the stowage compartment on
the front passenger side: key switch for disabling and enabling the front airbag
on the front passenger side
First read and observe the introductory informa ...
Combined curtain and side airbags
Fig. 60 On left-hand side of vehicle:
deployment zone of the combined curtain and side airbags (variant A). On the side
of the front seat: location and deployment zone of the combined curtain and ...
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Siemens Wheel Electronics Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor, Removing and
Installing
WARNING
If tire sealant was used, then the wheel electronics
on that particular wheel must be replaced.
The Siemens wheel electronics does not have a
microencapsulated ...
Service fluids and consumables
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsAll service fluids and consumables, e.g.
toothed belts, tyres, coolant, engine oil, spark plugs and vehicle batteries, are
being constantly developed. For this reason, service fluids and consumables should
be replaced at ...
Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment
and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in
the exhaust system and the catalytic converter:
Use unleaded petrol only.
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