Get Seats and head restraints -> Rear seats Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

The power front seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switched off. Never leave children or people

requiring assistance in the vehicle.

In case of an emergency, interrupt the power adjustment by pressing another switch.

NOTICE

Incorrect usage may damage the electric components in the front seats.

Do not kneel on the front seats and do not otherwise concentrate pressure on speciﬁc points of the seat cushion

and backrest.

If the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is too low, it may not be possible to adjust the seat electronically.

Seat adjustment is canceled while the engine is starting.

Rear seats

Introduction

The following information describes the various options for adjusting the rear seats. Always make sure the seats are adjusted

to the correct position ⇒ Correct seating position.

WARNING

Incorrectly positioned rear seats increase the risk of serious injuries if an accident occurs.

Before every journey, ensure that the rear seats are positioned so that all passengers are sitting upright and have

their safety belts fastened correctly.

Only adjust the rear seats when there is no one within the range of movement of the seats.

WARNING

If you adjust the rear seats while driving, you will adopt the wrong sitting position. In addition, the rear seats may move

unexpectedly during the journey. This will increase the risk of serious injuries if an accident occurs.

Only adjust the rear seats when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

Lighters in the vehicle can become damaged or ignite unintentionally. This can cause severe burns and vehicle damage.

Before adjusting any seat, always make sure that there are no cigarette lighters near the moving parts of the seat.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the rear center armrest may cause serious injuries.

The rear center armrest must always be folded up during journeys.

If the center armrest is folded down, the center rear bench seat must never be used by either adults or children.

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Never allow an adult or child to ride on the center armrest.

NOTICE

Objects in the luggage compartment may get into the space between the seat and the luggage compartment ﬂoor when

the rear seat is adjusted. This may cause damage.

Remove all objects located between the seat and luggage compartment ﬂoor before you move the rear seat.

NOTICE

Objects with sharp edges can damage the seats.

Never touch the seats with sharp-edged objects. Sharp-edged objects, such as zippers, rivets on clothing, or belts,

can cause surface damage. Open hook and loop fasteners can also cause damage.

Adjusting the rear bench seat

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the rear bench seat is split into two sections that are different sizes. Each section can b

adjusted separately.

Adjusting the rear bench seat forward or backward

Fig. 60 Under the seat cushion in the rear bench seat: Adjusting lever.

1. Pull the right or left lever upward in the direction of the arrow ﬁg. 60 and slide the corresponding section of the rear benc

seat forward or backward.

2. Release the lever and allow the section of the rear bench seat to engage by sliding slightly forward or backward.

Adjusting the rear seat backrest

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Fig. 61 Left side area in the rear bench seat: adjusting lever.

The rear seat backrest can only be adjusted if the seat in question is occupied.

1. Pull the adjusting lever upward in the direction of the arrow ﬁg. 61.

2. Allow the rear seat backrest to fold forward slightly.

3. Press the rear seat backrest back into the desired position.

4. Release the adjusting lever and allow the rear seat backrest to lock into place by pushing it slightly forward or back.

Adjusting the rear seat

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

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Fig. 62 Adjusting the rear seat.

Only in the second row of seats: Pull the lever to move the backrest into the required position. The seat backrest must

lock into place after the lever is released. In the center seating position, instead of a lever, there is a loop (depending on

the vehicle equipment). It works just like the lever.

Only in the second row of seats in six-seaters: Press the button under the armrest to adjust the armrest.

Only in the second row of seats: Pull the lever to move the seat into the required position. The seat must lock into

place after the lever is released.

NOTICE

If the backrest in the second row of seats is tilted back as far as it will go, this could damage a trunk cover that has been

installed behind it.

Remove the luggage compartment cover before adjusting the backrest.

Folding the second row seats into the cargo ﬂoor position

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Each rear seat can be folded forward individually to increase the size of the luggage compartment.

A rear seat can only be folded over if the seat is not occupied.

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Fig. 63 Second row seats: folding the outer rear seat forward into the cargo floor position.

Folding the second row seats into the cargo ﬂoor position

1. If necessary, open the belt buckle and guide the safety belt back by hand.

2. Fold up the armrests.

3. Slide the front seats forward.

4. Remove any objects from the footwell in front of and behind the rear seat ⇒

5. Move the rear seat all the way back.

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6. Move the head restraints all the way down.

7. Pull the release lever ﬁg. 63 up and fold the rear seat backrest forward.

The entire rear seat will fold forward ⇒

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8. Press down on the folded rear seat backrest until the backrest locks into the cargo ﬂoor position ⇒

.

Adults or children should not ride in the rear seat when it is folded forward ⇒

.

Folding the second row seats back

1. Fold the release lever ﬁg. 63 up and fold the rear seat backrest into the upright position.

The entire rear seat will fold back.

2. Pull on the rear seat and on the rear seat backrest to make sure the rear seat and the rear seat backrest are securely

locked into place.

The red marking on the rear seat must no longer be visible ⇒

.

WARNING

Uncontrolled or unintentional folding of the rear seat backrests can cause serious injuries. 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.

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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.

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 all objects before folding the seat forward or back.

NOTICE

When seats are folded forward, the head restraints or cushions on the rear seat backrests could cause damage to the

front seat backrests.

Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, adjust the front seats so that the head restraint or padding on the rear

seat backrest does not press against the front seats.

Folding the third row seat into the cargo ﬂoor position

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Each rear seat can be folded forward individually to increase the size of the luggage compartment.

Folding the third row seats into the cargo ﬂoor position

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Fig. 64 Third row seat: folding the rear seat into the cargo floor position.

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Remove the luggage compartment cover if necessary.

3. Move the head restraints all the way down.

4. To prevent damage to the seat and belt, remove the safety belt from both belt buckles.

5. Push the seats in the second row forward.

6. Remove any objects from the footwell in front of and behind the rear seat ⇒

7. Remove any objects from the seat well behind the rear seat.

8. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the release lever ﬁg. 64 all the way up.

9. Guide the rear seat backrest down by hand until it lies ﬂat on the seat frame ⇒

Adults or children should not ride in the rear seat when it is folded forward ⇒

10. Close the trunk lid.

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Folding the third row seats back

You can fold back the third row rear seats manually from the vehicle interior or with the loop from the luggage compartment.

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Remove the luggage compartment cover if necessary.

3. Fold the rear seat backrest back from the passenger compartment by hand.

Or: to fold back the rear seat backrest from the luggage compartment area, pull on the loop on the rear seat backrest

ﬁg. 64.

The red marking on the release lever ﬁg. 64 must no longer be visible.

4. Pull and press on the folded-back rear seat backrest to make sure that it is latched in place ⇒

.

5. Install the luggage compartment cover again if necessary.

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6. Close the trunk lid.

WARNING

Uncontrolled or unintentional folding of the rear seat backrests can cause serious injuries. 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.

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.

A red marking on the release lever ﬁg. 64 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.

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.

If a seat is occupied, select the correct head restraint setting for the respective head restraint. If a seat is not occupied, the

respective head restraint can be pushed down as far as it will go.

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

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