Head restraints for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

6. Close the trunk lid.  
WARNING  
Uncontrolled or unintentional folding of the rear seat backrests can cause serious injuries.  
Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back while driving.  
Make sure the safety belt is not pinched or damaged when folding the rear seat backrest back.  
Keep hands, fingers, feet, and other parts of the body out of the range of operation of the seat hinges and seat locking mechanism when folding the  
backrest forward and back.  
Floor mats or other objects can become caught in the hinges on the rear seat backrest or seat. This can prevent the rear seat backrest or rear seat from  
locking when folded into the upright position.  
Each rear seat backrest must always be locked in the upright position to ensure that the safety belts in the rear seats can provide the maximum  
protection. If a seat is used without the backrest being locked in place, the passenger will move forward with the backrest in the event of sudden braking  
and driving maneuvers or a collision.  
A red marking on the release lever fig. 81 indicates that the rear seat backrest is not latched. The red marking must not be visible when the backrest is  
latched.  
Never allow people to sit in a rear seat if that rear seat backrest or the rear seat is folded forward or is not engaged.  
NOTICE  
Objects in the footwell in front of and behind the rear seats can be damaged when the rear seats are folded forward or back. Remove any objects before folding  
the seat forward or back.  
Objects in the seat well behind the third row seats can be damaged when the third row seats are folded forward or back. Remove any objects before  
folding the seat forward or back.  
Securing elements and cover mounts that are secured on the rail system can be damaged when the third row seats are folded forward or back, which  
can cause damage to the rear seats. Remove the securing elements and cover net mounts from the rail system before folding the seats forward or back.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a symbol on the release lever.  
Head restraints  
Introduction  
The information that follows describes how the head restraints can be adjusted and removed. Always make sure the seats are adjusted to the correct position  
⇒ Correct seating position.  
All seats are equipped with head restraints. The head restraints are specially approved for the relevant seat and should not be installed in another seat in the  
vehicle.  
The center rear head restraint (depending on the vehicle equipment) is only intended for the center seat on the rear bench seat. Therefore do not install this head  
restraint in any other position.  
There are notches in the head restraint supports so that they can be locked in different positions. Only head restraints which are correctly mounted can lock into the  
notches within the adjustable range. To prevent the head restraints from being removed unintentionally after mounting, there are stops at the top and bottom of the  
adjustable range.  
Correct head restraint adjustment  
Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge of the head restraint is in line with the upper portion of the head as much as possible, but not lower than eye level.  
Position the back of the head as close as possible to the head restraint.  
Head restraint adjustment for shorter persons  
Slide the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then below the upper edge of the head restraint. When the head restraint is in the lowest position, ther  
may be a small gap between the head restraint and the backrest.  
Head restraint adjustment for taller persons  
Move the head restraint up all the way.  
WARNING  
Driving with head restraint that have been removed or adjusted incorrectly increases the risk of serious or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden  
driving and braking maneuvers.  
If a person is sitting in a seat, always drive with the head restraint correctly installed and adjusted on that seat.  
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If a person is sitting in a seat, adjust the head restraint according to their height.  
Never adjust the head restraint while driving.  
NOTICE  
When removing and installing the head restraint, make sure the head restraint does not hit the headliner, the front seat backrest, or other vehicle components.  
Otherwise, damage could result.  
Adjusting the head restraints  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Introduction.  
Adjusting the height of the front head restraint  
Fig. 82 General example: adjusting the front head restraint.  
1. If necessary, slide the head restraint upward or downward in the direction of the arrow and when pressing the fig. 82 button.  
The head restraint must lock securely into place.  
Adjusting the height of the head restraints of the second row seats  
Fig. 83 General example: adjusting the head restraint on the second-row seats.  
1. Push the head restraint upward in the direction of the arrow or slide it downward while pressing the fig. 83 button.  
The head restraint must lock securely into place. There are two possible positions in the second row seats.  
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Adjusting the height of the head restraints of the third row seats  
Fig. 84 General example: adjusting the head restraint on the third-row seats.  
1. Push the head restraint upward in the direction of the arrow or slide it downward while pressing the fig. 84 button.  
The head restraint must lock securely into place. There is one possible position in the third-row seats.  
Removing and installing the head restraints  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Introduction.  
Removing the front head restraints  
Fig. 85 General example: removing the front head restraint.  
1. Lower the head restraint if necessary.  
2. To release, find the notch on the rear side in the marked area, push inwards in the direction of the arrow and hold fig. 85.  
3. Pull out the head restraint in the direction of the arrow fig. 85.  
Installing the front head restraints  
1. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.  
2. Slide the head restraint downward until it engages into the guide rods.  
3. Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.  
Removing the head restraints on the second row seats  
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Fig. 86 General example: removing the head restraint on the second-row seats.  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.  
2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.  
3. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the fig. 86 button.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
Installing the head restraints on the second row seats  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be installed.  
2. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.  
3. Push the head restraint downward while pressing the fig. 86 button.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
5. Adjust the head restraint and the backrest to the correct seating position and let them lock into place.  
Removing the head restraints on the third row seats  
Fig. 87 General example: removing head restraints on the third-row seats.  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.  
2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.  
3. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the fig. 87 button.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
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NOTICE  
Only fold the third row rear seat backrests forward if the second row seats have been pushed far enough forward so that the head restraints on the third row  
seats do not bump against the rear seat backrests of the second row seats. Otherwise, the head restraints could be damaged.  
Installing the head restraints on the third row seats  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be installed.  
2. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.  
3. Push the head restraint downward while pressing the fig. 87 button.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
5. Adjust the head restraint and the backrest to the correct seating position and let them lock into place.  
Seat functions  
Center armrest  
Front center armrest  
Fig. 88 Front center armrest (general example).  
There is a storage compartment under the center armrest.  
WARNING  
If the front center armrest is opened all the way or not completely closed, it can limit the driver’s ability to move his or her arms, which can cause accidents and  
serious injuries.  
Always keep the storage compartments closed while driving.  
Never allow an adult or child to ride on the center armrest. This incorrect seating position can cause serious injuries.  
Rear center armrest  
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Related Topics

Introduction
Adjusting the head restraints
Removing and installing the head restraints

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