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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Correct sitting position

Fig. 35 There must be a distance Ⓐ of at least 25 cm between the driver and the steering wheel.

Fig. 36 Correct seat belt routing and head restraint adjustment

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The following details the correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers.

If any vehicle occupants cannot assume a correct sitting position due to their physical build, they should contact a qualified workshop to find out about possible special modifications. The seat belts and airbags can only provide a maximum level of protection if a correct sitting position is assumed. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

Volkswagen recommends the following seating position for your own safety and to reduce the level of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident:

The following applies to all vehicle occupants:

Additional points for the driver:

Additional points for the front passenger:

The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases. Seat belts can only ...

Mechanical controls on the front seats
Fig. 37 Front left seat controls with convenient entry function. Fig. 38 Front right seat controls without convenient entry function. First read and observe the introductory information and ...

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Extraction and Charging System Safety Regulations
Make sure the shut-off valves are closed before connecting the charging system to the air conditioning system. Make sure the process is finished before disconnecting the charging system from the A/C system. This prevents any refrig ...

Vents
Fig. 128 In the dash panel: vents First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The vents   should be left open to ensure that the vehicle interior is sufficiently heated, ventilated and cooled. Turn the relevant thumb wheel (magnified view) in the required ...

Engine oil consumption
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsEngine oil consumption can vary from engine to engine and can change during the working life of an engine. Depending on how you drive and the conditions in which the car is used, oil consumption can be up to 1.0 litre/2,0 ...

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