Safety features
Occupant protection
The introduction of the modular transverse matrix has given rise to numerous innovative safety functions.
Networking the active safety systems with the passive safety systems has resulted in new preventative safety
functions. The innovative and comprehensive safety equipment in the Polo provides optimum protection for all
vehicle occupants. Driver and front passenger airbags, curtain airbags for both seat rows and side airbags for the
front seats are all standard equipment.
Rear side airbags are also available in conjunction with the belt tensioners. All seats are equipped with three-
point seat belts. The standard belt tensioners on the front seats and the belt force limiters on all seats provide
effective protection.
The seat belt reminder for the driver and the front passenger is also standard equipment. A belt status indicator
for the rear seats is also available.
Front airbag crash sensor for
driver side G283
The Polo is available with the following occupant protection:
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Single-stage driver airbag
Single-stage front passenger airbag with deactivation switch
Front side airbags
Curtain airbags
Three-point front seat belts with tensioners
Reversible front belt tensioners with proactive occupant protection
system
Side airbag crash sensor on driver
side G179
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Three-point seat belts at rear, with belt tensioners
Belt force limiter, front and rear
Top tether
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