2014-2023 Volkswagen Passat SUV Seats and head restraints -> Head restraints User Manual
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4. Close the trunk lid if necessary.  
Folding the rear seat backrest up and back  
1. Fold the rear seat backrest to the back and push firmly into the catch until it securely engages  
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WARNING  
Folding and unfolding the rear seat backrest in an uncontrolled or careless manner may cause severe injury.  
Always take care that no people or animals are in the way of the rear seat backrest when folding it forward and down.  
Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back while driving.  
Make sure the safety belt is not pinched or damaged when folding the rear seat backrest back.  
Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the rear seat backrest when folding forward or back.  
Each rear seat backrest must always be securely engaged to ensure that the safety belts in the rear seats can provide the maximum protection. Take  
extra care especially with the middle seat in the rear bench seat. If a seat on the rear bench is used without the rear seat backrest being engaged, the  
vehicle occupant will move forward with the rear seat backrest in the event of sudden braking and driving maneuvers or a collision.  
Never allow adults or children to sit in a rear seat if that seat backrest is folded forward or is not engaged.  
NOTICE  
Folding and unfolding the rear seat backrest in an uncontrolled or careless manner may cause damage to the vehicle or other objects.  
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, always adjust the front seats so that the head restraint or padding on the rear seat backrest does not press  
against the front seats.  
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, always take care that there are no objects in its path.  
Head restraints  
Introduction  
The information that follows describes how the head restraints can be adjusted and removed. Always make sure the seats are adjusted to the correct position  
Correct seating position.  
All seats are equipped with head restraints. The head restraints are specially approved for the relevant seat and should not be installed in another seat in the  
vehicle.  
The center rear head restraint (depending on the vehicle equipment) is only intended for the center seat on the rear bench seat. Therefore do not install this head  
restraint in any other position.  
There are notches in the head restraint supports so that they can be locked in different positions. Only head restraints which are correctly mounted can lock into the  
notches within the adjustable range. To prevent the head restraints from being removed unintentionally after mounting, there are stops at the top and bottom of the  
adjustable range.  
Correct head restraint adjustment  
Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge of the head restraint is in line with the upper portion of the head as much as possible, but not lower than eye level.  
Position the back of the head as close as possible to the head restraint.  
Head restraint adjustment for shorter persons  
Slide the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then below the upper edge of the head restraint. When the head restraint is in the lowest position, ther  
may be a small gap between the head restraint and the backrest.  
Head restraint adjustment for taller persons  
Move the head restraint up all the way.  
WARNING  
Driving with head restraint that have been removed or adjusted incorrectly increases the risk of serious or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden  
driving and braking maneuvers.  
If a person is sitting in a seat, always drive with the head restraint correctly installed and adjusted on that seat.  
If a person is sitting in a seat, adjust the head restraint according to their height.  
Never adjust the head restraint while driving.  
NOTICE  
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When removing and installing the head restraint, make sure the head restraint does not hit the headliner, the front seat backrest, or other vehicle components.  
Otherwise, damage could result.  
Adjusting the head restraints  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
and Introduction.  
Adjusting the height of the head restraints  
Fig. 66 Front head restraint: adjusting.  
Fig. 67 Rear head restraint: adjusting (general example).  
1. If necessary, slide the head restraint upward or downward in the direction of the arrow and when pressing the fig. 66 or fig. 67 button.  
The head restraint must lock securely into place.  
Removing and installing the head restraints  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Introduction.  
Removing the front head restraints  
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Fig. 68 Front head restraints: removing.  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.  
2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.  
3. To unlock, insert a flat object, e.g. a plastic card fig. 68 between the backrest cover and the head restraint guide pin cap.  
4. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the button fig. 68 fully.  
Installing the front head restraints  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be installed.  
2. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides with both guide pins and insert into the guides of the corresponding backrest.  
3. Press the button fig. 68 fully and slide the head restraint down as far as it will go.  
4. Adjust the head restraint to the correct seat position and allow to lock into place.  
Removing the rear head restraint  
Fig. 69 Rear head restraint: removing.  
1. Release the backrest of the rear bench seat and fold forwards.  
2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.  
3. Push the flat edge of a screwdriver into the slot of the cap fig. 69 in the direction of the arrow, and hold in this position.  
4. At the same time, press the button fig. 69 while a second person pulls the head restraint all the way out.  
5. Fold the rear bench seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
Installing the rear head restraint  
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1. Release the backrest of the rear bench seat and fold forwards.  
2. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.  
3. Push the head restraint downward while pressing the fig. 69 button.  
4. Fold the rear bench seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
5. Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.  
Seat functions  
Center armrest  
Front center armrest  
Fig. 70 Front center armrest (general example).  
To liftꢀ: Pull the center armrest up to the detents in the direction of the arrow fig. 70.  
To lower: Pull the center armrest up fully. Then press the center armrest down.  
Fore-and-aft adjustmentꢀ: slide the center armrest in the direction of the arrow fig. 70 all the way forwards or rearwards.  
WARNING  
If the front center armrest is opened all the way or not completely closed, it can limit the driver’s ability to move his or her arms, which can cause accidents and  
serious injuries.  
Always keep the storage compartments closed while driving.  
Never allow an adult or child to ride on the center armrest. This incorrect seating position can cause serious injuries.  
Rear center armrest  
Fig. 71 Folding center armrest in the rear.  
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