Get Seat functions -> Third row seat emergency exit function Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

3. Push the release lever ﬁg. 90 forward in the direction of the arrow until the red marking is fully visible.

4. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.

The entire rear seat will fold forward and can be moved forward more ⇒

5. Enter and exit carefully ⇒

Folding the second row seats back

1. Move the rear seat all the way back.

2. Pull the release lever ﬁg. 90 and fold the rear seat backrest back into the upright position.

The entire rear seat will fold back ⇒

The rear seat must be latched securely. If the red marking on the lever ﬁg. 90 is still visible, the rear seat is not securely engaged.

Third row seat emergency exit function

Fig. 91 Second row seats: loop for third row seat emergency exit function.

If the release lever ﬁg. 90 is not working, for example after a collision, the seats in the second row can be folded forward by someone in the third row to make it

easier to exit the third row ⇒

1. Pull the loop ﬁg. 91 back and fold the rear seat backrest forward.

The entire rear seat will fold forward .

WARNING

Careless or unintended use of the entry assistance and the loop for the emergency exit function can cause crashes and serious injuries.

Never use the entry assistance or the loop for the emergency exit function while driving.

Ensure that the safety belt is not pinched or damaged when folding the rear seats 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

latching 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. 90 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 securely engaged.

Never support yourself on or hold onto a seat in the second row that is folded forward when entering and exiting.

WARNING

If child restraints are installed in all of the second row seats, it may not be possible for someone in the third row to fold the second row seats forward in the event

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of an accident. Passengers sitting in the third row seats will not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or help themselves in an emergency.

Never install child restraints on all seats in the second row if any passengers will be riding in the third row.

NOTICE

Before folding the rear seat backrests forward or back, adjust the front seats so that the head restraints or cushions on the rear seat backrests do not bump

against the front seats.

NOTICE

Objects in the footwell in the second row can be damaged when the rear seat is folded forward. Remove any objects before folding the seat forward.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a symbol on the release lever.

Memory function

Memory buttons

Fig. 92 On the outer side of the driver’s seat: memory buttons.

Driver seat and outside mirror settings can be saved and called up using the memory buttons.

Storing the driver's seat and outside mirror settings for driving forward

1. Set the electronic parking brake.

2. Shift the transmission to neutral.

3. Switch the ignition on.

4. Adjust the driver's seat and outside mirror.

5. Press the

ﬁg. 92 button for longer than ten seconds.

6. Press the desired memory button within approximately ten seconds.

A chime will conﬁrm that the settings were saved.

Storing the front passenger's outside mirror settings for driving in reverse

1. Set the electronic parking brake.

2. Shift the transmission to neutral.

3. Switch the ignition on.

4. Press the desired memory button ﬁg. 92.

5. Select the reverse gear.

6. Adjust the front passenger's outside mirror so that the edge of the curb can be seen clearly, for example.

The selected mirror position will be stored automatically and assigned to the vehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle.

Recalling driver's seat and outside mirror settings

1. When the vehicle is stationary, the ignition is switched off, and a door is open, press the respective memory button brieﬂy.

After approximately ten minutes, the stored positions can no longer be adjusted automatically. The adjustment process will be canceled if one of the memory

buttons is pressed again.

Or: When the ignition is switched on or the door is closed, press and hold the respective memory button until the saved positions are reached.

The front passenger's outside mirror automatically leaves the position stored for driving in reverse once you begin driving forward at speeds of at least approx.

15 km/h (approx. 10 mph) or when you turn the knob for the outside mirrors from the R position to another position.

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