Seats and head restraints -> Seat functions for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

Fig. 70 Removing the head restraint on the third-row seats (general example).  
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. 70 button.  
4. If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
NOTICE  
If you fold the rear seat backrest of the third row of seats forward and their head restraints bump against the rear seat  
backrest of the second row of seats, the head restraints may be damaged.  
Push the seats in the second row forward before you fold the rear seat backrest of the third row of seats forward.  
Installing the head restraint 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. 70 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  
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Fig. 71 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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