Get Seats and head restraints Guide for Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Seats and head restraints

Front seats

Introduction to the topic

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

sitting position is correct (→ Sitting position, Introduction/General information).

WARNING

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

passengers have fastened their seat belts.

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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 by moving it forwards or backwards so that you

are able to press the pedals to the floor with your knees still slightly angled and the distance

to the dash panel in the knee area is at least 10 cm. If your build makes it impossible to fulfil

this requirement then you must contact a qualified workshop so they can make any

necessary modifications.

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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 a front airbag is triggered it could

force the seat backrest backwards and injure vehicle occupants on the back seats.

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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 directly against or too close to where the

airbags are fitted.

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The risk of serious injury is increased for passengers on the rear seats if they are not sitting

upright because the seat belts are incorrectly positioned.

WARNING

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

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Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is stationary. The seats could change position

unexpectedly if you attempt to reposition them while the vehicle is in motion, leading to a

loss of control of the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect sitting position is adopted while

adjusting the seat.

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

around the seat is clear.

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

Only adjust the angle of the rear seats or move the seats forwards and backwards when

there is no-one in the adjustment range of the seats.

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The areas for adjusting and locking 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.

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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 ensure 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 lighters to self-ignite.

NOTICE

Sharp edges can damage the seats.

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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 may also cause damage.

Mechanically adjusting the front seat

Fig. 1 On the left front seat: controls.

The following section contains a description of all possible controls. The number of controls may

vary depending on the version of the seat.

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

Adjusting the seat position

Key to Fig. 1 :

1

Folding forwards: pull the lever to fold the backrest forward. Push the seat forwards at the

same time.

Folding backwards: slide the seat back as far as it will go until it clicks into place. The

backrest releases automatically and can be folded backwards. Engage the backrest in an

upright position.

2

3

4

5

6

7

Operate the lever to adjust the lumbar support.

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

Move the lever up or down, several times if necessary, to adjust the seat height.

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

Raise the handle to 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.

Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards

Fig. 1 Front passenger seat: folding backrest forwards.

The front passenger seat backrest can be folded forwards to a horizontal position.

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

front passenger seat when folded forwards (→ Airbag system, Introduction/General information).

Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards

—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.

.

—Release the front passenger seat backrest in the direction of the arrow → Fig. 1 1

.

—Fold the front passenger seat backrest forwards in the direction of the arrow → Fig. 1 2

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, make sure that there are no items or body parts in the area of the hinges.

—To fold back, release the front passenger seat backrest again → Fig. 1 1

—Fold back the front passenger seat backrest so that it is upright.

.

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

WARNING

Serious injuries could be caused if the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards and

backwards in an uncontrolled way and without taking due care.

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

stationary.

When folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards, always make sure that there are

no people, animals or objects in its path.

The front airbag must be switched off and the PASSENGER AIR BAG

indicator lamp

must be lit for as long as the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards.

When folding forwards and backwards, keep all hands, fingers, feet and other body parts

away from the seat hinges and seat locking 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.

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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 serious injuries.

WARNING

The open seat anchorages and hinges of the folded front passenger seat backrest can cause

serious injuries in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident.

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Never transport either adults or children on the front passenger seat if the front passenger

seat backrest is folded forwards.

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If the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards, you must use only the rear seat

behind the driver seat. This also applies to children in child seats.

Rear seats

Introduction to the topic

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

sitting position is correct (→ Sitting position, Introduction/General information).

WARNING

Incorrect adjustment of the rear seat can cause accidents and serious injuries.

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The rear seat should be adjusted only when the vehicle is stationary as the rear seat could

otherwise move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Furthermore, an incorrect

sitting position is adopted while adjusting the seat.

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The rear seat should be adjusted only when there is no one in the direct adjustment area.

WARNING

Any 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 ensure that there is not a 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 lighters to self-ignite.

WARNING

The centre armrest must always be folded up while the vehicle is in motion in order to reduce

the risk of injury.

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The centre seat on the rear bench seat must never be used when the centre armrest is

folded down – neither by adults nor children. An incorrect sitting position can cause severe

injuries.

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Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest.

NOTICE

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Items in the luggage compartment could cause damage when pushing the rear seat

forwards or backwards.

When the rear seat is moved forwards, objects could move into the space between the seat

and luggage compartment floor. Remove any items or objects from this space before

pushing the rear seat back.

NOTICE

Sharp edges can damage the seats.

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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 may also cause damage.

Folding the backrest of the rear bench seat forwards and

backwards

Fig. 1 In the rear seat backrest: release button.

The rear seat backrest is split. Each part of the rear seat backrest can be folded down individually

to increase the size of the luggage compartment.

Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

—Push the head restraint all the way down.

—Pull the release button → Fig. 1 1 forwards and fold the rear seat backrest forwards at the

same time.

The respective section of the rear seat backrest is unlocked when you can see the red marking

→ Fig. 1 2

.

Folding back the rear seat backrest

—Fold back the rear seat backrest and push it firmly into the catch until it engages securely into

place →

.

The red marking → Fig. 1 2 should no longer be visible.

WARNING

Injuries can be caused if the rear seat backrest is folded forwards and backwards carelessly.

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While folding the rear seat backrest forward, always make sure that no people or animals

are in its path.

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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.

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Always keep hands, fingers, feet or other body parts away from the swivel area when folding

the rear seat backrest forwards and backwards.

Ensure that each rear seat backrest engages securely, otherwise the seat belts for the rear

seats will not offer maximum protection. This applies to the centre seat of the rear bench

seat in particular. If a seat is occupied and the corresponding rear seat backrest has not

clicked securely into place, the seat occupant and rear seat backrest may move forwards in

the event of a sudden braking or driving manoeuvre or during accidents.

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The rear seat backrest has not engaged properly if you can see a red marking → Fig. 1 2

.

Always ensure that the red marking is never visible when the rear seat backrest is in the

upright position.

Passengers (adults and children) must not use seats if the rear seat backrest is folded

forwards or is not engaged securely into place.

NOTICE

Damage to the vehicle or to other objects could be caused if the rear seat backrest is folded

forwards and backwards in an uncontrolled way or without due care.

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Before folding the rear seat backrest forwards, always adjust the front seats so that the rear

head restraints or rear seat cushions do impact the front seats.

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Before folding down the rear seat backrest, always make sure that there are no objects

located in its path.

Head restraints

Introduction to the topic

The following section describes the options for adjusting and removing the head restraints.

Always ensure that your sitting position is correct (→ Sitting position, Introduction/General

information).

Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The rear centre head restraint is designed solely for use

with the centre seat on the rear bench seat. Therefore you should not install this head restraint in

any of the other positions.

Correct head restraint adjustment

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 adjustment 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.

Head restraint adjustment for taller people

Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.

WARNING

Driving without head restraints or with incorrectly adjusted head restraints increases the risk of

severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.

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If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correctly.

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Each vehicle occupant must adjust the head restraint to suit their body size in order to help

reduce the risk of neck injuries in an accident. As far as possible, the upper edge of the head

restraint must be level with the top of the head, but not lower than eye level. Position the

back of your head in the middle and as close to the head restraint as possible.

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Never adjust the head restraint when the vehicle is in motion.

NOTICE

When removing or fitting head restraints, make sure that they do not hit the roof, the front seat

backrest or other parts of the vehicle. This will prevent damage from occurring.

Adjusting the head restraints

Fig. 1 Front head restraint: adjusting.

Fig. 2 Rear head restraint: adjusting.

Adjusting the height of the head restraint

—While pressing the button → Fig. 1 1 or → Fig. 2 1 if necessary, push the head restraint

up or down in the direction of the arrows →

in Introduction to the topic .

The head restraint must engage securely into position.

Removing and installing the head restraints

Fig. 1 Front head restraint: removing.

Fig. 2 Rear head restraint: removing.

Removing the front head restraints

—Lower the head restraint if necessary →

in Introduction to the topic .

—To release the head restraint, slide a flat object such as a plastic card between the backrest

cover and the caps on the head restraint guide pins → Fig. 1 1 while a second person pulls

the head restraint out fully.

Fitting the front head restraints

—Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the

guides of the corresponding seat backrest.

—Push the head restraint down until the guide pins click into place.

—Adjust the head restraint so a correct sitting position can be assumed.

Removing the rear head restraints

—Release the rear bench seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards.

—Push the head restraint all the way up →

in Introduction to the topic .

—Press button → Fig. 2 1 on the head restraint guide.

—At the same time, press button 2 while a second person pulls the head restraint out fully.

—Fold back the rear bench seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.

Fitting the rear head restraints

—Release the rear bench seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards.

—Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the

guides of the corresponding seat backrest.

—Press and hold the button → Fig. 2 2 and push down the head restraint.

—Fold back the rear bench seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.

—Adjust the head restraint so a correct sitting position can be assumed.

Seat functions

Centre armrest

Fig. 1 Front centre armrest.

Fig. 2 Rear fold-out centre armrest.

Front centre armrest

—To lift, pull the centre armrest up gradually in the direction of the arrow → Fig. 1 .

—To lower, pull the centre armrest all the way up. Then lower the centre armrest.

—To move it backwards and forwards: push the centre armrest in the direction of the arrow all

the way forwards → Fig. 1 , or all the way backwards.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a stowage compartment under the centre

armrest.

Rear centre armrest

There may be a fold-out centre armrest in the backrest of the middle seat of the rear bench seat.

—To fold it down: pull the loop in the direction of the arrow → Fig. 2 .

—To fold it back: fold the centre armrest upwards in the opposite direction of the arrow

→ Fig. 2 and push it into the backrest as far as it will go.

Do not use the middle seat on the rear bench seat to transport passengers when the centre

armrest is folded down.

WARNING

When fully open or not completely closed, the front centre armrest can restrict the freedom of

movement of the driver's arms and therefore cause accidents and serious injuries.

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Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.

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Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest. An incorrect sitting position can

cause serious injury.

WARNING

The rear centre armrest must always be folded up while the vehicle is in motion in order to

reduce the risk of injury.

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The centre seat on the rear bench seat must never be used when the centre armrest is

folded down – neither by adults nor children. An incorrect sitting position can cause severe

injuries.

Seats and head restraints for Your Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

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