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:
Aquaplus Design and Multi-Color Paintwork
In order to achieve error-free design and multi-colored
paint applications using Aquaplus solid, metallic, pearlescent
base paint, pay attention to the important notes and in some
cases use special tools.
Preparation:
...
Description and function of the airbags
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The airbags can protect vehicle occupants during frontal and side collisions
by reducing their movement in the direction of the collision.
When an airbag is triggered, it is inflated by a gas generator. This causes the
...
Composite Wheels
Composite wheels consist of various parts.
The primary components are rims and wheel discs. These
components are fastened to each other with special screws and a
special procedure. This ensures the wheel's function, proper
seal, safety a ...
