Get Seats -> Third Row Power Seat Guide for Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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Third Row Power Seat — If Equipped

The third row power seat offers the following features:

•

The seatbacks can be folded forward for additional

cargo space if needed.

•

Head restraints can be stowed with the seat.

Tailgate mode flips the seat rearward to face out the

tailgate.

The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat

cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward

for occupant comfort.

Third Row Power Seat Switch

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Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped

The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and

A one-touch third row power folding seat switch is unfolding positions for the third row seats.

located in the left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.

Left and right third row seats can be folded individually

The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open or together. The one touch third row power folding seat

and the vehicle is in PARK.

adjusts to the following positions using the switch bank

located on the left rear trim panel.

One Touch Folding Seat Third Row

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NOTE:

•

To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, press a

different seat position selector switch to stop the seat.

Once the seat stops moving, then the desired position

can be selected.

•

The third row power seat system includes obstacle

detection for safe operation. When the system detects

an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the

motion a short distance to move the seat away from

the obstacle. Should this occur, remove the obstacle

and press the button again, for the desired position.

Rear Panel Power Switch Bank

1 — Open to Normal

4 — Fold Flat

2 — Stow

3 — Tailgate

5 — Right/Left Seats

5 — Both Seats

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Manual Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped

3. Pull release strap marked “2” to release the anchors.

1. Lower the head restraint to its full down position.

2. Pull release strap marked “1” located on the rear of the

seat to lower the seatback.

Release Strap 2

Release Strap 1

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4. Pull release strap marked “3” and tumble the seat 2. Pull release strap marked “1” to unlock the recliner.

rearward into the storage bin.

3. Pulling strap “3” releases the seatback to return to its

full upright position.

4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position.

WARNING!

In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be

injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor

attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully

latched.

Tailgate Mode

Release Strap 3

1. Pull release strap “2”, then pull release strap “3” to

rotate the entire seat rearward.

To Unfold Third Row Seats

2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the

seatback and push forward until the anchors latch.

1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the

storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors

latch.

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WARNING!

To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate the

vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in

the tailgate mode.

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks

Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag

handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and

some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of

the bagged goods.

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