Get Seats Guide for Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

positions → Fig. 2. This reduces the risk of injury if the driver front airbag is triggered.

● Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner, e.g. on the hub of the steering

wheel. If the driver front airbag is triggered, you could receive severe injuries to the arms, hands and head.

Introduction

The following section describes the options for adjusting the front seats. Always ensure that your sitting position is

correct .

WARNING

Always adjust the front seats to their correct position before any journey and ensure that all passengers have

fastened their seat belts.

● Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

● Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the steering wheel.

Adjust the driver seat so that you are able to press the pedals all the way to the floor with your knees still slightly

bent. If your build makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement then you must contact a qualified workshop so

they can make any necessary modifications.

● Never travel with the backrest tilted far back. The further back the backrest is tilted, the greater the risk of injury

caused by incorrect seat belt routing or an incorrect sitting position.

● Never travel with the backrest tilted far forwards. When an airbag is triggered it could force the seat backrest

backwards and injure vehicle occupants on the back seats.

● Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance from the steering wheel and dash panel.

● You should always sit upright with your back against the seat backrest with the front seats properly adjusted. Do

not position any body part too close where the airbags are fitted.

● The risk of serious injury is increased for passengers on the rear seat if they are not sitting upright because the

seat belts are incorrectly positioned.

WARNING

Assuming an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries during a sudden

driving or braking manoeuvre, in the event of a collision or accident, or if the airbags are triggered.

● All vehicle occupants must assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position

throughout the trip. This also applies to the fastening of seat belts.

● The number of vehicle occupants must never exceed the number of seats with seat belts in the vehicle.

● Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised child restraint system suitable for their height and weight.

● Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never place your feet on the seat or on the

dash panel and never hold your feet out the window. If you sit like this, the airbag and seat belt cannot provide

optimal protection and could actually increase the risk of injury during an accident.

WARNING

Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● The seats may only be adjusted when the vehicle is stationary, or else the seat could change position

unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect

seating position is adopted while adjusting the seat.

● Only adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move it forwards and backwards when the area around the seat is

clear.

● The adjustment range of the seats must not be restricted by any items.

● Only adjust the tilt angle of the rear seats or move them forwards and backwards when the area around the seats

is clear.

● The adjustment and locking areas of the seats must not be soiled.

WARNING

Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious burns and other

injuries.

● Before adjusting the seats ,always ensure that there is no lighter on or near the movable parts of the seat.

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● Before closing stowage areas or compartments always make sure that there is no lighter in the way.

● Never stow lighters in stowage areas, compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. High surface

temperatures, especially in summer, may cause cigarette lighters to self-ignite.

NOTICE

Sharp edges can damage the seats.

● Do not touch the seats with sharp-edged objects. Sharp objects, such as zips, rivets on clothing or belts, may

damage surfaces. Open Velcro fasteners can also cause damage.

Mechanically adjusting the front seat

The following section contains a description of all controls. The number of controls may vary depending on the

version of the seat.

The controls are mirrored for the right-hand front seat.

The seat may have a combination of mechanical and electrical controls.

Fig. 1 Left front seat: Controls(variant 1).

Key to Fig. 1:

1

Pull the lever to push the front seat forwards or backwards. The front seat must engage after the lever has

been released.

2

3

Operate the lever to adjust the lumbar support.

Take your weight off the backrest and turn the handwheel to adjust it.

4

If necessary, move the lever up or down several times to adjust the seat height.

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Fig. 2 Left front seat: Controls(variant 2).

Key to Fig. 2:

1

2

3

4

5

Take your weight off the backrest and turn the handwheel to adjust it.

If necessary, move the lever up or down several times to adjust the seat height.

Push or pull the lever as often as required to adjust the angle of the seat cushion.

Raise the handle and slide the seat cushion forwards or backwards.

Pull the lever to push the front seat forwards or backwards. The front seat must engage after the lever has

been released.

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Electrically adjusting the front seat

The controls are mirrored for the right-hand front seat.

The seat may have a combination of mechanical and electrical controls.

Fig. 1 Switch on left seat: Adjusting the lumbar support.

Press the switch in the corresponding area→ Fig. 1.

1

2

3

4

Moves the curve of the lumbar support forwards.

Moves the curve of the lumbar support back.

Moves the curve of the lumbar support up.

Moves the curve of the lumbar support down.

WARNING

Careless or unsupervised use of the electric front seats can result in severe injuries.

● The electrical front seat adjustment also works when the ignition is switched off. Never leave children or people

requiring assistance alone in the vehicle.

● In the event of an emergency, stop the electrical adjustment by pressing another switch.

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the electrical components in the front seats, do not kneel on the seats or apply sharp pressure at

a single point on the seat cushion and backrest.

It may not be possible to adjust the seat electrically if the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is too

low.

Starting the engine will interrupt the seat adjustment

procedure.

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Folding the front passenger seat forwards and backwards

Fig. 1 Front passenger seat: Folding the backrest forwards.

Fig. 2 Front passenger seat: Pull the backrest back.

The front passenger seat backrest can be folded forwards to a horizontal position(depending on vehicle equipment).

The front passenger front airbag must be switched off if any items are to be transported on the front passenger seat

when folded forwards .

Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards

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—Remove any items from the front passenger seat cushion→

—Lower the front passenger seat down as far as possible.

—Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

—Push the head restraint all the way down.

1

.

—Pull the lever→ Fig. 1

forwards to unlock the front passenger seat backrest.

—Fold the front passenger seat backrest forwards in the direction of the arrow→ Fig. 1 until it is horizontal.

—When it is folded down, the front passenger seat backrest must engage securely into place.

Folding back the front passenger seat backrest

—When folding back, check that there are no items or body parts near the hinges.

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—To fold it back, press the lever→ Fig. 2

down to release the front passenger seat backrest again.

—Fold back the front passenger seat backrest in the direction of the arrow→ Fig. 2 until it reaches the upright

position. When it is folded up, the front passenger seat backrest must engage securely into place.

WARNING

Injuries could be caused if the front passenger seat backrests are folded forwards and backwards carelessly.

● Fold the front passenger seat backrest forwards and backwards only when the vehicle is stationary.

● Always ensure that the operating range of the backrest is clear of people or animals when folding the front

passenger seat backrest forwards.

● The front airbag must be switched off and the PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp

as the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards.

will light up for as long

● When folding forwards and backwards, keep all hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the seat

hinges and seat release mechanism.

● Floor mats or other objects could get caught in the hinges on the front passenger seat backrest. This could cause

the front passenger seat backrest to fail to engage securely when it is returned to the upright position.

● When being folded back, the front passenger seat backrest must be securely locked in the upright position. If the

front passenger seat backrest is not locked properly it could move suddenly and cause severe injuries.

WARNING

The open seat anchors and hinges of the folded front passenger seat backrest could cause serious injuries in the

event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident.

● Never transport people (adults or children) on the front passenger seat if the front passenger seat backrest is

folded forwards.

● If the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards, then you must use only the outer rear seat behind the

driver in the second row of seats. This also applies to children in child seats.

Introduction

The following section describes the options for adjusting the rear seats. Always ensure that your sitting position is

correct .

DANGER

Some components of the seats in the passenger compartment contain button cells and are accessible when the rear

seats are folded forward or removed. Swallowing a button cell can result in serious or even fatal injuries within a

very short time.

● Always keep children away from rear seats when they are folded forward or removed.

● Seek immediate medical attention if you believe someone may have swallowed a button cell.

WARNING

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Incorrect adjustment or removal and fitting of the rear seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.

● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the moving parts of the seats.

● All adjustments as well as removing and fitting should be carried out only when the vehicle is stationary,

otherwise the rear seats could move suddenly when the vehicle is in motion. Furthermore, an incorrect seating

position is adopted while adjusting the seat.

● All rear seats must always be fitted in their retainers and must be securely engaged.

● All backrests must be in the upright position and securely engaged in this position while the vehicle is in motion.

● While fitting and removing the rear seats, make sure that the seat feet are not soiled or damaged.

WARNING

Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious burns and other

injuries.

● Before adjusting the seats ,always ensure that there is no lighter on or near the movable parts of the seat.

● Before closing stowage areas or compartments always make sure that there is no lighter in the way.

● Never stow lighters in stowage areas, compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. High surface

temperatures, especially in summer, may cause cigarette lighters to self-ignite.

NOTICE

Sharp edges can damage the seats.

● Do not touch the seats with sharp-edged objects. Sharp objects, such as zips, rivets on clothing or belts, may

damage surfaces. Open Velcro fasteners can also cause damage.

The belt status indicator must be approved by a qualified workshop if seats are replaced or retrofitted at a

later date, for example a third row of seats is added . Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.

Adjusting the backrest on the second row of seats

Fig. 1 Second row of seats: Adjusts the angle of the

backrest.

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Fig. 2 Second row of seats: Folding the backrest forwards and backwards.

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Fig. 3 Second row of seats: Marking indicating that the seat backrest is not engaged properly.

The seats in the second row are divided into a single seat and a two-seat bench. The two backrests can be adjusted

independently of each other.

Adjusting the backrest

—Place one hand on the backrest on the single seat or the two-seat bench. At the same time, pull one of the

1

corresponding loops with your other hand → Fig. 1

.

—Adjust the backrest to the required position with your hand, pressing against the spring pressure.

—Release the loop and engage the backrest in position by pushing it forwards and backwards gently.

Folding the backrest forwards

—If necessary slide the front seats forwards.

—Remove items from the floor area in front and behind the rear seat→

.

—Push the head restraints all the way down .

1

—Pull one of the loops→ Fig. 2

behind or on the side of the seat, fold the backrest forwards slightly and let go

of the loop. Fold the backrest down again until the backrest engages securely.

—The backrest must engage securely in position.

Folding the backrest backwards

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1

—Pull one of the loops behind or on the side of the seat → Fig. 2

, fold the backrest up slightly and let go of the

loop. Fold the backrest further back until the backrest engages securely.

—After pushing back, check that the backrest has engaged securely. The backrest is engaged securely if the red mark

→ Fig. 3 (arrow) on the loop isnot visible →

.

—Adjust the head restraint .

WARNING

Injuries can be caused if the rear backrests are folded forwards and backwards carelessly.

● Never fold the rear seat backrest forwards or backwards while the vehicle is in motion.

● Ensure that the seat belt is not trapped or damaged when folding back the rear seat backrest.

● When folding forwards and backwards, keep all hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the seat

hinges and seat release mechanism.

● Floor mats or other objects could get caught in the hinges on the rear seat or the backrest. It could cause the rear

seat or the backrest to fail to lock securely when it is returned to the upright position.

● Make sure that each rear seat backrest engages securely in the upright position, otherwise the seat belts for the

rear seats will not work properly. If a seat is occupied and the backrest has not clicked securely into place, the

seat occupant and backrest may move forwards in the event of a sudden braking or driving manoeuvre or during

accidents.

● Adults and children must not use those seats when the rear seat or the backrest is folded forward or is not

engaged securely into place.

WARNING

An insecure backrest can cause severe injuries.

● The backrest is not properly secured if you can see the red marking on the loop→ Fig. 3. Please always ensure

that the red marking is never visible when the seat backrest is in the upright position.

NOTICE

Before folding the backrests, adjust the front seats so that the head restraints or seat cushions do not rub against

the front seats.

Folding seats in the second row forwards and backwards

Fig. 1 Second row of seats: Fold seat forward.

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Fig. 2 Second row of seats: Seat folded forward and

supported with the rod

The seats in the second row are divided into a single seat and a two-seat bench. The seat and the bench seat can be

folded down to increase the size of the luggage compartment.

Folding seat forward

—Fold the respective backrest forwards and engage it securely (→ Second row of seats).

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—Pull the corresponding red loop→ Fig. 1

on the back of the seat and fold the seat forwards.

—Release the securing rod from the bracket and push the rod firmly into the seat anchoring until the securing rod

engages → Fig. 2.

Folding seat back

—Unhook the rod from the seat anchoring point.

—Secure the rod in the retainer under the seat.

—Fold the complete seat back until it engages.

—Fold back the backrest (→ Second row of seats).

WARNING

Injuries could be caused if the seats are folded forwards and backwards carelessly.

● Never fold the seat forwards or backwards while the vehicle is in motion.

● Always keep hands, fingers, feet or other body parts away from the seat area when folding the seat forwards and

backwards.

● The seat must always be supported by the rod when folded forwards.

NOTICE

Close the drink holder between the front seats before folding the two-seat bench forwards.

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Removing and installing seats in the second row

Fig. 1 Second row of seats: Removing the two-seat bench.

Fig. 2 Second row of seats: Installing the two-seat bench.

The seats in the second row are divided into a single seat and a two-seat bench. The seat and the bench seat can be

removed separately to increase the size of the luggage compartment.

Removing the seat

—Fold the backrest forwards (→ Second row of seats).

—Fold the seat forwards (→ Second row of seats).

1

2

—Pull the loop→ Fig. 1

in the direction of the arrow until both locking marks

2 are in the red area. The seat is

released.

3

—Use the carry grips to remove the seat by lifting it out of the catch

.

Fitting the seat

—Fit seat in the retainers.

4

2

—Press the rods → Fig. 2

downwards in the direction of the arrow until both locking marks

are in the green

area. The seat is locked in position.

—Fold the seat back (→ Second row of seats).

—Fold back the backrest (→ Second row of seats).

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WARNING

Injuries could be caused if the seats are removed and installed carelessly.

● Never remove or install the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

● Always keep hands, fingers, feet or other body parts away from the seat area when removing and fitting the seat.

● The lock indicator shows the seat is securely engaged . The seat is not securely engaged if at least one of the lock

indicators is in the red area → Fig. 1. Always check that both lock indicators are in the green area when the seat is

installed.

Folding the backrest of the third row of seats forwards and backwards

Fig. 1 Third row of seats: Folding backrests forwards.

Folding the backrest forwards

—Push the head restraint all the way down→ Fig. 1 (arrows).

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—Pull the release lever

fully to the rear to release the backrest.

—Guide the backrest down by hand.

—Do not transport any passengers(adults or children) on the seat with a folded-down backrest in the third row.

Folding the backrest backwards

2

—Pull the loop

on the backrest to fold the seat backwards.OR: Fold the backrest back by hand from the vehicle

interior.

1

—After pushing back, check that the backrest has engaged securely. The red marking on the release lever

must

no longer be visible.

—Adjust the head restraint .

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Removing and fitting seats in the third row of seats

Fig. 1 Third row of seats: Removing the seats.

Fig. 2 Third row of seats: Floor locking mechanism indicator.

The seats in the third row are designed for use on a particular side of the vehicle. They must not be installed on the

opposite side.

Removing the seat

—Fold the backrest forwards (→ Third seat row).

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