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Seats -> Head Restraints for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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Adjusting Head Restraints  
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head  
Head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event restraint (on some models, you may need to press the  
of a rear impact. The head restraint should be adjusted so push button). To lower the head restraint, press the push  
the top of the head restraint is located above the top of button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push  
your ear.  
downward on the head restraint.  
Adjusted Head Restraint  
Push Button  
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Active Head Restraint — If Equipped  
For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted  
forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to  
the back of your head, pull outward on the bottom of the  
head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head  
restraint to move the head restraint away from your  
head.  
Active Head Restraint (Tilted)  
NOTE:  
The head restraints should only be removed by quali-  
fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of  
the head restraints require removal, see your autho-  
rized dealer.  
Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)  
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In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re-  
straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active  
Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before  
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.  
WARNING! (Continued)  
Do not place items over the top of the Active Head  
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable  
DVD players. These items may interfere with the  
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event  
of an accident and could result in serious injury or  
death.  
WARNING!  
Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed  
or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury  
or death in the event of a collision. The head  
restraints should always be checked prior to oper-  
ating the vehicle and never adjusted while the  
vehicle is in motion. Always adjust the head  
restraints when the vehicle is in PARK.  
Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they  
are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose  
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac-  
tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se-  
cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head  
Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow  
this warning could cause personal injury if the  
Active Head Restraint is deployed.  
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Heated Seats — If Equipped  
This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.  
The controls for front heated seats are located on the  
center instrument panel area. The switch indicator lights  
will show when the High or Low heat is on.  
Press the switch once to choose High  
(two lights), press it a second time to  
choose Low (one light), press it a third  
time for Off (no lights).  
Second Row Heated Seat Switch  
Second row heated seat switches are located in the  
sliding side door handle trim panels and function the  
same as front switches.