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Seat functions for Your Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

Fig. 72 Removing the rear head restraint (general example).  
1. Release the backrest of the rear bench seat and fold forwards.  
2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward Adjusting the head restraints.  
3. Press the button fig. 72 on the head restraint guide.  
4. At the same time, press button fig. 72 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  
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. 72 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  
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Fig. 73 Front center armrest (variant 1).  
Fig. 74 Front center armrest (variant 2).  
To lift: Pull the center armrest up to the detents in the direction of the arrow fig. 73 or fig. 74.  
To lower: Pull the center armrest up fully. Then press the center armrest down.  
Forwards and backwards adjustment: slide the center armrest in the direction of the arrow all the way forwards or all the  
way rearwards fig. 73.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, there may be a storage compartment located under the center armrest.  
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.  
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Rear center armrest  
Fig. 75 In the backrest of the center seat: folding rear center armrest.  
There may be a folding armrest in the backrest of the rear center seat.  
To fold forward: pull the center armrest in the direction of the arrow using the loop fig. 75.  
To fold back: fold the center armrest upward in the opposite direction of the arrow fig. 75 and press it all the way toward  
the seat backrest.  
Passengers must not sit in the center rear seat when the center armrest is folded down.  
WARNING  
Incorrect use of the rear center armrest may cause serious injuries.  
If the center armrest is folded down, the center rear bench seat must never be used by either adults or children.  
Never allow an adult or child to ride on the center armrest.  
WARNING  
Objects that are not secured or are secured incorrectly in the rear center armrest may be thrown around during sudden  
braking or driving maneuvers and can cause serious injuries.  
Store objects such as drinks in the storage compartments provided ⇒  
Introduction.  
NOTICE  
Incorrect handling of the rear center armrest can cause damage to the seat and the center armrest.  
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Remove all objects before folding back the rear center armrest.  
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Lights  
Exterior lighting  
Switching the turn signals on and off  
Fig. 76 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal and high beam lever.  
Right turn signal  
Left turn signal  
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Switching the turn signals on and off  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Move the lever out of the center position into the desired position fig. 76.  
3. To cancel the turn signal, move the lever back to its basic position.  
If no chime sounds when the turn signal is on, contact suitably qualified professionals and have the vehicle checked.  
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
3-blink turn signal  
1. Move the lever upward or downward to the pressure point and then release the lever.  
The turn signal will blink three times.  
To stop the 3-blink turn signal before it ends, move the lever immediately to the pressure point in the opposite direction and  
release.  
The 3-blink turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system Vehicle settings  
menu.  
WARNING  
Using the turn signals incorrectly, not using the turn signals, or forgetting to turn the turn signal off can mislead other road  
users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always activate the turn signals correctly when changing lanes, passing, or turning.  
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