Luggage compartment -> Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place  
Fig. 81 On the left side of the luggage compartment: Release lever for the left-side rear seat backrest. The  
release lever for the right-side rear seat backrest is on the right side of the luggage compartment.  
Fig. 82 Rear 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.  
Open the luggage compartment lid, Luggage compartment lid.  
Pull the release lever for the folded rear seat backrest ⇒ꢀfig. 81 .  
Close the luggage compartment lid if open, Luggage compartment lid.  
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 rear seat backrest must be securely latched into place for the safety belts on the rear seats to  
provide optimal protection.  
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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.  
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.  
There is a separate release lever in the luggage compartment for each rear seat backrest  
section.  
Luggage compartment pass-through  
Fig. 83 In the rear backrest: Opening luggage compartment pass-through.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
There may be a pass-through for transporting things like skis in the rear seat backrest behind the  
center armrest.  
To help prevent soiling the vehicle interior, cover dirty items before sliding them into the pass-through.