Luggage compartment -> Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place  
Fig. 90 A: Rear seat bench: release button 1, red mark 2. B: Seat backrest folded forward.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
The rear seat backrest is divided into 2 sections. Each section of the rear seat backrest can be folded  
down individually to increase luggage space.  
Folding the rear seat backrest forward  
Push the head restraint all the way down Adjusting the seating position.  
Pull the release button fig. 90 (1) forward while folding the rear seat backrest forward.  
The rear seat backrest is unlocked if the red area (2) can be seen on the button.  
The rear seat backrest is released and can be folded forward.  
If the rear seat backrest is folded down, no one, including children, may ride on the rear seat.  
Folding the rear seat backrest back into place  
Fold the rear seat backrest back until it engages securely ⇒  
The red mark on the release button (2) should no longer be visible.  
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The rear seat backrest must be securely latched into place for the safety belts on the rear seats to  
provide optimal protection.  
WARNING  
Improper folding and improper latching of the rear seat backrest can cause serious personal  
injury.  
Always make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the rear seat backrest  
when folding it forward.  
Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back while the vehicle is moving.  
When folding the rear seat backrest back up, make sure that the safety belt does not get  
caught or damaged.  
Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the way when folding the rear seat  
backrest forward or back.  
Each rear seat backrest must be securely latched in the upright position so that the safety  
belts on the rear seats can provide protection. This is particularly the case for the middle seat  
on the rear seat bench.  
If a seat is used with an unsecured backrest, the passenger will move forward together  
with the rear seat backrest during sudden braking, driving maneuvers, or in a collision.  
If the red marking on the button (2) is visible, this indicates that the backrest is not latched  
into place. Always check to make sure that the red marking is not visible whenever the rear  
seat backrest is in the upright position.  
No one, including children, may ride on the rear seats if the rear seat backrest is folded  
down or not correctly latched.  
NOTICE  
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, adjust the front seats so that the rear seat's head  
restraint or backrest cushion will not touch the front seats.  
Luggage compartment cover  
Fig. 91 In the luggage compartment: Installing and removing the luggage compartment cover.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
When you open or close the rear hatch, the supporting cords, when attached, will automatically raise  
or lower the luggage compartment cover.  
You can put light articles of clothing on the luggage compartment cover. But remember that your view  
through the rear window must not be obstructed.