Get Child seats -> Installing and using child seats Guide for Volkswagen Polo SUV Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Child seat with additional belt guide (illustration).

When using a Group 2 child seat or a child seat for children from a height of 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) with backrest, Volkswagen recommends

using the additional belt guide on the child seat for the seat belt in the pelvic area, if available → Fig. 2 1 . Please observe the

instructions for use of the child seat.

Not every child will fit in the child seat specified for their weight group. Likewise, not every seat will fit in every vehicle. Therefore it is

vital to check that the child fits properly in their child seat and that the child seat can be securely fastened in the vehicle.

Child seat approval categories

Child seats can be classified as “universal” (in accordance with regulations ECE-R 44 and ECE-R 129), “semi-universal”, “vehicle-

specific” (in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44 in each case) or “i-Size” (in accordance with ECE-R 129).

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: child seats with “universal” approval are approved for use in all vehicles. No type list is required. In the case of universal

approval for ISOFIX, the child seat must also be secured with a top tether.

: “semi-universal” approval requires other safety devices for attaching the seat (that require additional testing) in

addition to the standard requirements for universal approval. Child seats with “semi-universal” approval come with a type list. The

seats should only be used in vehicles that are included on this list.

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: child seats with vehicle specific approval must have undergone dynamic testing in each model of vehicle for which

it is approved. Child seats with “vehicle-specific” approval also come with a type list.

: child seats classified as “i-Size” must conform to the installation and safety requirements prescribed in regulation ECE R 129.

Contact the child seat manufacturer to find out whether child seats are approved for this vehicle, and if so which ones, in accordance

with i-Size.

Country-specific regulations

The standards and regulations governing the use of child seats and child seat securing mechanisms differ from country to country. Not

all countries allow you to transport children on the front passenger seat. Regulations and legal requirements take precedence over the

information given in this owner’s manual.

Information on fitting a child seat

Observe the following general information when fitting a child seat. This information is relevant whatever child seat securing system is

being used.

—Read and follow the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer →

—Whenever possible, fit the child seat on the rear bench seat behind the front passenger seat so that children can exit the vehicle on

the kerb side.

—Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural line and is adjusted to the child seat without turning back on

itself. For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the seat belt height adjuster.

—Deactivate the front passenger front airbag if fitting a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.

—When fitting on the front passenger seat, push the front passenger seat back fully and adjust the seat to the highest position. Adjust

the backrest to an upright position (→ Front seat, mechanical).

Applies to child seats of the size class C/ISOFIX class R3: When fitting on the front passenger seat, push the front passenger seat

back fully and adjust the seat to the a bottom to middle position. Adjust the backrest to an upright position (→ Front seat,

mechanical) (→ Child seat with ISOFIX or i-Size).

—Always ensure that there is enough space around the child seat. If necessary, adjust the position of the seat in front. When doing so,

ensure that the driver or front passenger can still maintain a correct sitting position (→ Sitting position).

—The backrest of the child seat must lay as flat as possible against the vehicle seat backrest. If required, adjust the seat backrest angle

so that the child seat lies flush against the backrest. Once it has been installed, if the child seat is touching the head restraint and

therefore cannot be positioned flush against the backrest, push the head restraint all the way up, or remove and stow safely in the

vehicle .

—The settings of the respective seat must no longer be adjusted after correct installation of the child seat. If the seat settings have

been adjusted, installation of the child seat must be checked and adapted if necessary.

—If a child seat is used on a seat, no functions must be used on this seat, e.g. the massage function or seat heating (→ Seat climate

control).

Airbag sticker

On the sun visor: airbag label (illustration).

On the B-pillar: airbag label (illustration).

The vehicle may be provided with stickers giving important information about the front passenger front airbag. The information on

these stickers may vary from country to country. The stickers may be found:

—On the driver sun visor and in some cases on the front passenger sun visor → Fig. 1.

—On the B-pillar on the front passenger side → Fig. 2.

It is essential to observe the warning information shown on these stickers before installing a rear-facing child seat →

Risks involved in carrying children on the front passenger seat

If you use a

, the front passenger front airbag can cause critical or potentially fatal injuries when it inflates →

Rear-facing child seats may be used on the front passenger seat only if the front passenger front airbag has been switched off . A

switched off front passenger front airbag is indicated by means of the continuously lit yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp

in the driver’s field of vision (→ Indicator lamp for standard airbag system).

It is not possible to switch off the front passenger front airbag in all countries (→ Airbag system).

If using a

, do not deactivate the front passenger front airbag. When fitting the child seat, ensure that it is as

far away as possible from the front passenger front airbag. The front passenger front airbag can cause severe injuries when it inflates

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Some child seats are not suitable for use on the front passenger seat. The child seat must be specially authorised by the manufacturer

for use on the front passenger seat in vehicles with front and side airbags. Authorised Volkswagen repairers keep an up-to-date list of

authorised child seats.

DANGER

Observe the important safety instructions for the front passenger front airbag (→ Airbag system).

DANGER

If you use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, the child sitting in it is at increased risk of sustaining serious or life-

threatening injuries or being killed in the event of an accident.

● Never secure a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat if the front passenger front airbag is switched on.

● Deactivate the front passenger front airbag if you want to install a child seat on the front passenger seat. If the front passenger

front airbag cannot be deactivated, you must not use rear-facing child seats.

● In order to establish the maximum possible distance from the front passenger front airbag, move the front passenger seat as far

back as possible and adjust to the highest position.

● When fitting a child seat of the size class C/ISOFIX class R3, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust to a

bottom to middle position.

● Move the backrest to the upright position.

● Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural path adapted to the child seat without excessive deviations.

For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the seat belt height adjuster.

● Only use child seats that have been approved by the child seat manufacturer for use on a front passenger seat with front and side

airbags.

WARNING

Child seats present a risk of injury if incorrectly installed.

● Always read and follow the installation instructions and warning information provided by the child seat manufacturer.

WARNING

Using a forward-facing child seat on the front passenger seat presents a risk of injury.

● In order to establish the maximum possible distance from the front passenger front airbag, move the front passenger seat as far

back as possible and adjust to the highest position.

● Move the backrest to the upright position.

● Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural path adapted to the child seat without excessive deviations.

For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the seat belt height adjuster.

● Only use child seats that have been approved by the child seat manufacturer for use on a front passenger seat with front and side

airbags.

WARNING

A triggered curtain or side airbag can cause injuries.

● Ensure that no children are seated within the airbag deployment zones .

● Do not place any objects in the airbag deployment zones.

Different countries use different securing systems for safely fitting child seats in the vehicle.

Please only ever use the securing systems described here to secure child seats to the vehicle.

Overview of securing systems

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