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

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.

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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 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.

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