Get Luggage compartment -> Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place

Fig. 112 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. 113 Rear seat bench: Seat backrest folded down.

ꢀ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

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Push the head restraint all the way down, Adjusting the seating position.

Open the luggage compartment lid, Luggage compartment lid.

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Pull the release lever for the folded rear seat backrest ⇒ꢀfig. 112 .

Close the luggage compartment lid if open,Luggage compartment lid.

The rear seat backrest is released and can be folded forward.

If the rear backrest is folded down, no one, including children, may ride on the rear seat.

Folding the rear seat backrest back into place

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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.

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.

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Never fold the rear seat backrest up or down 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 up and down.

Each rear seat backrest must be securely latched in the upright position so that the safety

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belts on the rear seats can provide protection. This is particularly the case for the middle seat

on the rear bench.

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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 a collision.

No one, including children, may ride on the rear seats if the rear seat backrest is folded

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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. 114 In the rear seat backrest: Opening luggage compartment pass-through without lock.

Luggage compartment -> Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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