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
Once triggered, the airbag inflates at high speed.
- 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
Incorrect use of the driver and front passenger seat could hinder the proper function
of the side airbag and cause serious injury.
- 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.
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 ...
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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