Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Curtain airbags
Fig. 61 On the left-hand side of the vehicle: location and deployment zone of the curtain airbag
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
In the interior, a curtain airbag is fitted above the doors on both the driver and front passenger sides . The airbag location is identified by the text AIRBAG.
The area in the red frame is covered by the curtain airbag when triggered (deployment zone). For this reason, you must never leave or attach any items in this area.
In a side collision the curtain airbag is triggered on the impact side of the vehicle.
In a side collision, the curtain airbags reduce the risk of injury to the areas of the body facing the impact for vehicle occupants on the front seats and outer rear seats.
WARNING
- Always leave the deployment zones of the curtain airbags clear.
- Never secure any items to the cover or in the deployment zone of the curtain airbag.
- Vehicle occupants sitting on the front seats and rear outer seats must never carry any people, pets or objects in the deployment zone between themselves and the airbags. 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 install any sunblinds onto the side windows unless they have been expressly approved for use in your vehicle.
- Only push the sunblinds over to the side windows if no items are attached to them (e.g. pens or the remote control for a garage door).
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 ...
Other materials:
Additional Information Sources
Technical Service Handbook outlining action to be taken to
rectify current problems.
For the repair manual for model-specific repair work. Refer
to
→ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr.87.
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Loading the load carrier system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Loads can be attached securely only when the mounts, roof bars and load carrier
system are fitted correctly .
Maximum permissible roof load
The maximum permitted roof load is 75 kg. The roof load limit
refers to the c ...
Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
Fig. 141 In the engine compartment: removing
the vehicle battery cover
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be
checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle
batteries. ...
