Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Fastening and unfastening seat belts
Fig. 50 Inserting the seat belt latch plate into the buckle
Fig. 51 Removing the latch plate from the buckle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If worn properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sitting position during an accident or braking manoeuvre, providing maximum protection .
Fastening the seat belts
Fasten seat belts before every trip.
- Always adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly .
- Engage the rear seat backrests in an upright position .
- Take hold of the latch plate and pull it evenly across your chest and pelvis. Do not twist the belt in the process .
- Insert the latch plate securely into the buckle belonging to the occupied seat .
- Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle.
Unfastening the seat belts
Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is stationary .
- Press the red button in the buckle . The latch plate is released and springs out.
- Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily, without twisting the seat belt and without damaging the trim.
WARNING
- The seat belts only offer best protection when the backrests are in an upright position and the seat belts have been fastened properly according to the occupant's height.
- Unfastening seat belts while the vehicle is in motion can lead to severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.
Checklist
Using seat belts :
Check the condition of all seat belts regularly.
Keep the seat belts clean.
Avoid allowing any foreign bodies or fluids
to get on to the seat belt or latch plate o ...
Seat belt routing
Fig. 52 Correct seat belt routing and
head restraint adjustment
Fig. 53 Correct seat belt routing during
pregnancy
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Se ...
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Compressor
Note
Connecting service station. Refer to
→ Chapter „Connecting Service Station“.
Observe test requirements. Refer to
→ Chapter „Pressures, Checking“.
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Replacing Reservoir, No Contaminants, No Loss of Refrigerant
Discharge the refrigerant circuit.
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Replace the restrictor depending on the vehicle.
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Remove receiver or accumulator.
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Remove dirt from receiver or res ...
Refrigerant Oil
Refrigerant oil mixes with the refrigerant (about 20 - 40%,
depending on compressor type and amount of refrigerant) and
circulates constantly in the system, lubricating the moving
parts.
Special synthetic refrigerant oils, for example,
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