Head restraints -> Adjusting the head restraints for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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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