Get Seats (Adjustment) Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

● While driving, always keep both hands on the outside of the steering wheel at the9 o’clock and 3 o’clock

positions. 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. at 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 the correct sitting

position is adjusted (→ Sitting position).

WARNING

Driving with an incorrect sitting position due to incorrectly adjusted seats can lead to serious injuries.

● Always adjust the front seats to ensure a correct sitting position before any journey and ensure that all

passengers have fastened their seat belts correctly.

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

WARNING

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

● Adjust the seats only when the vehicle is stationary. The seats could change position unexpectedly if you attempt

to reposition them while the vehicle is in motion so that you lose of control of the vehicle as a result.

Furthermore, an incorrect sitting position is adopted while adjusting the seat.

● Adjust the height and angle of the front seats or move them forwards and backwards only when there is no-one

in the adjustment range of the seats.

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

● Adjust the angle of the rear seats or move the seats forwards and backwards only when there is no-one in the

adjustment range of the seats.

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

WARNING

Improper use of seat covers or protective covers may lead to the electrical seat controls being operated accidentally

and the front seats moving unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control over the vehicle. This

could result in serious injury and accidents. Furthermore, this may result in damage to the electrical components in

the front seats.

● Never fit seat or protective covers on the electric controls.

● Do not fit seat covers or protective covers over the seats unless they have been expressly approved for use in the

vehicle.

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 make sure that there is no cigarette lighter on or near the movable parts of the

seat.

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.

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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 On the left front seat: controls.

Fig. 2 On the left front seat: controls.

1

2

3

4

Turn the thumb wheel under the armrest to adjust thearmrest.

Turn the handwheel to adjust theseat backrest.

Turn the handwheel to adjust thelumbar support.

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

been released.

5

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

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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: moving the front seat forwards

and backwards, adjusting the backrest and the seat

cushion for height and tilt.

1

A

Slides the seat forwards or backwards.

B

Adjusts the angle of the seat cushion.

C

Adjusts the height of the seat cushion.

2

D

Adjusts the angle of the backrest.

Fig. 2 Switch on left seat: adjusting the lumbar support.

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

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requiring assistance alone in the vehicle.

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

NOTICE

In order to avoid damage to the electrical components in the front seats, never kneel on the front seats or the seat

cushion. Do not apply point loads to the backrest in any way.

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.

Swivelling front seats

Swivelling the front seats

1. Additional notes for the driver seat:engage selector lever position or a gear to ensure the vehicle cannot roll.

2. Additional notes for the driver seat:release the handbrake and adjust the steering wheel so that it is as far up

and as far forward as possible.

3. Open driver door or front passenger door.

4. Adjust the backrest to an upright position.

5. Place the outer armrest in the horizontal position.

6. Move the driver seat to the mid point of the fore-and-aft adjustment.

7. Pull the small lever on the front of the seat base and, at the same time, turn the seat inwards.

8. You may need to readjust the seat and armrest for turning.

WARNING

Incorrect handling of the swivel front seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Only ever adjust the front seats when the vehicle is stationary otherwise you could assume an incorrect sitting

position.

● Rotating front seats must always be in the direction of travel and securely engaged in this position when the

vehicle is in motion.

NOTICE

If the seat is occupied when it is turned, it could be damaged.

● Rotate the front seats only when they are not occupied.

The swivel front seats are not height-

adjustable.

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Introduction

The following section shows the options for adjusting, installing and removing the rear seats. Always ensure that your

sitting position is correct (→ Sitting position).

WARNING

Incorrect use of the seat functions or removal and fitting of the rear seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.

● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from seat’s moving parts and adjustment range.

● Never adjust the settings or perform any removal or fitting while driving as the rear seats may move

unexpectedly. Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is adopted while adjusting the seat.

● Only adjust the settings when there is nobody in the adjustment area of the rear seats.

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

● All backrests must be in an upright position and securely locked in place while the vehicle is in motion so that the

protective action of the seat belts for the rear seats is guaranteed. 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.

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

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

● The floor mats or other objects could get caught in the hinges on the backrest or the rear seat. This can prevent

the backrest or the rear seat from locking securely when it is returned to the upright position.

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

engaged securely.

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 make sure that there is no cigarette lighter on or near the movable parts of the

seat.

NOTICE

Sharp edges can damage the seats.

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

damage surfaces. Open Velcro fasteners can also cause damage.

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Adjusting individual seats

Always hold the backrest of the individual seat while you adjust it→

.

Never adjust the individual seat if the vehicle is moving or on a steep incline.

Fig. 1 In passenger compartment: controls on individual

seat.

Fig. 2 In passenger compartment: controls on individual

seat.

1

2

3

4

Turn the individual seat.

Push individual seat back and forth.

Adjust the backrest from the front.

Adjust the backrest from the rear.

Adjusting the backrest

1. Hold the individual seat backrest→

.

3

4

2. Pull lever→ Fig. 1

or → Fig. 2

upwards and adjust the backrest.

3. Let go of the lever and hold the backrest until it engages.

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Turning the individual seat

1. Stow away the centre table and fold the folding table into the side panel.

2. Set the backrest upright→

.

1

3. Push lever → Fig. 1

to the side.

4. Turn the seat slightly in the desired direction.

5. Let go of the lever and turn the seat until it engages.

Moving the individual seat

1. Stow away the centre table and fold the folding table into the side panel.

2. Set the backrest upright→

.

2

3. Pull lever→ Fig. 1

up.

4. Push the seat slightly to the front or the rear.

5. Let go of the lever and move the seat until it engages.

Folding out the table

The backrest can be used as a table.

1. Push the belt holder and latch plate all the way up.

2. Fold the armrests up as far as they will go.

3. Hold the individual seat backrest→

.

3

4

4. Pull lever→ Fig. 1

or → Fig. 2

upwards and hold it.

5. Fold the backrest on the individual seat as far forward as possible and release the lever.

6. Try pulling on the individual seat backrest to ensure that it is engaged.

CAUTION

The backrest will be pushed forward by springs. Incorrect use of the backrest adjustments can cause injuries.

● Always hold the backrest while the angle is being adjusted.

Removing and fitting the individual seats

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Fig. 1 On the rotating individual seat: holding points.

Fig. 2 On the non-rotating individual seat: holding points.

Preparing installation and removal

1. Fold the centre table away and push it to the rear.

2. Stow the folding table in the side panel.

3. Remove all protective covers from the seat rails (→ Rail system).

4. Push the front seats forwards and set the backrests to an upright position (→ Single seat),

5. Remove the head restraint from the individual seat that you are removing or installing (→ Head restraints).

6. Convert the individual seat that you are removing or installing to a table (→ Single seat).

Removing an individual seat

It is easier to remove the rotating individual seats if the backrest points in the direction of the open sliding door. The

seat must be turned by 90° for this purpose.

1. Push the individual seat forwards.

2. Lift the individual seat in the area of the holding points→ Fig. 1 or → Fig. 2 (arrows).

3. Lift the seat feet out of the slots in the seat rails.

4. Place the removed covers on the open slots in the seat rails.

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Fitting an individual seat

1. Lift the individual seat in the area of the holding points→ Fig. 1 or → Fig. 2 (arrows).

2. Place the feet of the individual seat into the slots and push to the rear..

3. Fit the head restraint.

4. Rotate the rotating individual seat 90° in the direction of travel, if necessary.

5. Place the removed covers on the open slots in the seat rails.

WARNING

Incorrect removal and installation of the rear seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.

● Never fit individual seats behind the 3-seat bench.

Adjusting the 3-seat bench

The 3-seat bench can be adjusted from the front or from the rear.

Fig. 1 In passenger compartment: controls on the front 3-

seat bench.

Fig. 2 In passenger compartment: controls on the rear 3-

seat bench.

1

Lever for folding the backrest.

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2

3

4

5

Front centre cover.

Under the front centre cover: Loop for moving the 3-seat bench.

Under the rear centre cover: Loop for adjusting the seat backrest.

Under the rear centre cover: Loop for moving the 3-seat bench.

Moving 3-seat bench

1. Push the individual seats forwards.

2. Push the centre table forwards and fold the folding table into the side panel.

3. Unhook the luggage compartment cover and roll it up manually→

.

3

4. From the front: Fold front centre cover upwards and pull out loop→ Fig. 1

.

5

5. From behind: Remove front centre cover at the rear and pull out loop→ Fig. 2

6. Move the 3-seat bench slightly and let go of the loop.

7. Move the 3-seat bench until it clicks into place.

8. Close the centre cover.

.

Folding out the table

1. Fold back the centre armrest in the backrest.

2. Remove the luggage compartment cover.

3. Remove the centre head restraint.

1

4. From the front: Pull out lever→ Fig. 1

until the red marking is visible.

4

5. From behind: Open centre cover at the rear and pull out loop→ Fig. 2

.

6. Fold the backrest on the 3-seat bench as far forward as possible and release the lever.

7. From the front: Make sure that the lever has returned to its original position. The red marking should no longer

be visible.

8. Try pulling on the backrest of the 3-seat bench to ensure that it has clicked into place.

Setting up the lying surface

1. Remove the luggage compartment cover.

2. Move the 3-seat bench so that the head restraints on the folded backrest do not touch the boot lid.

3. Push each belt holder and latch plate all the way up.

4. Remove the centre cover from the bench seat.

1

5. From the front: Pull lever→ Fig. 1

out completely, until the red marking is visible.

4

.

6. From behind: Pull out the loop→ Fig. 2

7. Fold the backrest fully to the rear and let go of the lever.

8. From the front: Make sure that the lever has returned to its original position. The red marking should no longer

be visible.

9. Try pulling on the backrest of the 3-seat bench to ensure that it has clicked into place.

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10. Fit the elasticised cover to the bed.

11. To make the bed longer: convert the individual seats into tables and push them up to the 3-seat bench

(→ Single seat).

Or: use the bed extension(multi-flex board) .

NOTICE

If you move or remove the 3-seat bench with the extended luggage compartment cover, the luggage compartment

cover and its holders could be damaged.

Additional force may have to be applied to move the 3-seat bench if it has not been moved for a long

time.

Removing and installing the 3-seat bench

Fig. 1 On the 3-seat bench: holding points.

Preparing for removal and fitting

Removal and installation of the 3-seat bench should be carried out by two people→

.

1. Prevent the vehicle from rolling: Apply the handbrake, move the selector lever to position or engage a gear.

2. Remove all protective covers from the seat rails (→ Rail system).

Removing the 3-seat bench

1. Remove individual seats and centre table, fold the folding table into the side panel.

2. Remove the luggage compartment cover.

3. Remove the centre head restraint (→ Head restraints).

4. Fold the backrest on the 3-seat bench forwards (→ Rear bench seat).

5. Slide the 3-seat bench forwards.

6. Lift the 3-seat bench at the holding points→ Fig. 1 (arrows).

7. Lift the seat feet out of the slots in the seat rails.

8. Insert the removed covers in the open slots in the seat rails.

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Fitting the 3-seat bench

1. Lift the 3-seat bench at the holding points→ Fig. 1 (arrows).

2. Place the feet of the 3-seat bench into the slots so that the backrest is facing the rear of the vehicle.

3. Adjust the backrest on the 3-seat bench to an upright position (→ Rear bench seat).

4. Try pulling on the backrest of the 3-seat bench to ensure that it has clicked into place.

5. Insert the individual seats and the centre table into the seat rails and push them back.

6. Lock the individual seats and the centre table securely in the seat rails.

7. Insert the removed covers in the open slots in the seat rails.

8. Fit the luggage compartment cover.

9. Fit the centre head restraint on the 3-seat bench.

WARNING

Incorrect removal and installation of the rear seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.

● Never fit two 3-seat benches in the vehicle.

WARNING

The 3-seat bench weighs approximately 90 kg and could cause serious injuries due to its weight.

● Before removing and fitting it, please consider whether you can actually lift the bench.

NOTICE

If you move or remove the 3-seat bench with the extended luggage compartment cover, the luggage compartment

cover and its holders could be damaged.

Additional force may have to be applied to move the 3-seat bench if it has not been moved for a long

time.

Introduction

The following section shows the options for adjusting and removing the head restraints. Always ensure that the

correct sitting position is adjusted (→ Sitting position).

Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The head restraints on the front seats have been developed specifically for

the front seats. The rear head restraints are developed for the respective seats or seat rows depending on the

equipment. Therefore you should not install the head restraints in any other positions.

There are notches in the rods of the head restraints which enable them to engage in different positions. Only

correctly mounted head restraints can engage in the notches in the adjustment area. To prevent accidental removal

of the head restraints after installation, stops are fitted at the top and bottom of the adjustment area.

Correct head restraint setting

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not lower than eye

level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible.

Head restraint setting for shorter people

Push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then underneath the top edge of the head restraint.

There may be a small gap between the head restraint and backrest in the lowest position.

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Seats (Adjustment) for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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