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Steering and Seats for Your Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

Adjusting the steering wheel position mechanically  
Fig. 1 Under the steering wheel in the steering column  
trim panel: lever to adjust the steering wheel position  
manually (general example).  
Fig. 2 On the steering wheel: nine o'clock and three o'clock  
position (general example).  
Only adjust the steering wheel before driving or while the vehicle is stationary  
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1. Tilt the lever→ fig. 1  
downward.  
2. Adjust the steering wheel so that it can be firmly held at the outer edge with both hands at the nine o’clock and  
three o’clock position → fig. 2.  
3. Press the lever all the way up until it locks flush with the steering column trim panel→  
WARNING  
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Incorrect use of the steering wheel adjuster and an incorrect steering wheel adjustment could cause serious or fatal  
injuries.  
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Always push the lever→ fig. 1  
steering wheel position unintentionally while driving.  
upward into its locked position after adjusting so that you do not change the  
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving. If you find the steering wheel must be adjusted while driving, stop  
the vehicle safely and adjust the steering wheel correctly.  
The steering wheel must always face toward the chest and never toward the face. Otherwise, the protective  
function of the driver’s front airbag may be limited in the event of an accident.  
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To reduce the risk of injuries if the driver's front airbag deploys, always hold the outer edge of the steering wheel  
firmly with both hands in the nine o'clock and three o'clock position → fig. 2.  
Never hold the steering wheel in the twelve o'clock position or in any other way, such as holding the center of the  
steering wheel. Otherwise, the arms, hands, and head could be seriously injured if the driver’s front airbag  
deploys.  
Introduction  
The following information describes the various options for adjusting the front seats. Always make sure the seats are  
adjusted to the correct position (→ Seating position).  
WARNING  
Driving in an incorrect seating position due to seats being adjusted incorrectly may cause serious injuries.  
Adjust the front seats according to the correct seating position each time before driving and make sure all  
passengers have their safety belts fastened correctly.  
Move the front passenger seat all the way back.  
WARNING  
Adjusting the seats incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, the position of the seats could change  
unexpectedly while driving and you could lose control of the vehicle. You could also put yourself in an incorrect  
seating position.  
Only adjust the height, angle, and forward/back position of the front seats when there is no one within the seat’s  
range of movement.  
Do not restrict the movement of the seats by placing objects within their range of movement.  
The adjusting and locking areas of the seats must not be dirty.  
WARNING  
Using seat covers or protective covers incorrectly can result in unintentionally operating the seat adjusters, and the  
front seats could move unexpectedly while driving. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. This can  
cause accidents and injuries. The electrical components in the front seats could also be damaged.  
Never install or secure seat covers and protective covers on the electrical controls.  
Only use seat covers or protective covers that are specifically approved for use in your vehicle.  
WARNING  
Lighters in the vehicle can become damaged or ignite unintentionally. This can cause severe burns and vehicle  
damage.  
Before adjusting any seat, always make sure that there are no cigarette lighters near the moving parts of the seat.  
NOTICE  
Objects with sharp edges can damage the seats.  
Never touch the seats with sharp-edged objects. Sharp-edged objects, such as zippers, rivets on clothing, or belts,  
can cause surface damage. Open hook and loop fasteners can also cause damage.  
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Manually adjusting front seats  
The information that follows describes all possible controls. Depending on the seat version, the number of controls  
may vary.  
The controls on the front passenger seat are a mirror image of those for the driver seat.  
A seat may have both manual and power controls.  
Fig. 1 On the driver seat: Controls(variant 1).  
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Operate the lever to adjust the lumbar support.  
To adjust the backrest, turn the handwheel with nothing resting on the backrest.  
If necessary, move the lever upward or downward multiple times to adjust the height of the seat.  
Pull the lever to slide the front seat forward or backward. The front seat must lock into place after the lever is  
released.  
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Fig. 2 On the driver seat: Controls(variant 2).  
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To adjust the backrest, turn the handwheel with nothing resting on the backrest.  
If necessary, move the lever upward or downward multiple times to adjust the height of the seat.  
Pull or push the lever several times if necessary to adjust the seat cushion angle.  
Lift the grip to move the seat cushion forward or backward.  
Pull the lever to slide the front seat forward or backward. The front seat must lock into place after the lever is  
released.  
Adjusting power front seats  
The electric controls differ depending on the country and vehicle equipment and may vary according to the seat  
design.  
The controls on the front passenger seat are a mirror image of those for the driver seat.  
A seat may have both manual and power controls.  
Fig. 1 Switch on the driver seat: Adjusting the front seat  
forward/back, the height and angle of the seat surface,  
and the front seat backrest.  
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow:  
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Slide the seat forward or backward.  
Adjust the angle of the seat surface.  
Adjust the height of the seat.  
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C
D
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Adjust the angle of the backrest.  
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Fig. 2 Switch on the driver seat: Adjusting the lumbar  
support.  
Press the switch in the direction you would like the lumbar support to move.  
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Move the curvature of the lumbar support forward.  
Move the curvature of the lumbar support backward.  
Raise the curvature of the lumbar support.  
Move the curvature of the lumbar support down.  
WARNING  
Careless or unintended use of the power front seats can cause serious injuries.  
The power front seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switched off. Never leave children or people  
requiring assistance in the vehicle.  
In case of an emergency, interrupt the power adjustment by pressing another switch.  
NOTICE  
Incorrect usage may damage the electric components in the front seats.  
Do not kneel on the front seats and do not otherwise concentrate pressure on specific points of the seat cushion  
and backrest.  
If the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is too low, it may not be possible to adjust the seat  
electronically.  
Seat adjustment is canceled while the engine is  
starting.  
Folding the front passenger backrest forwards  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front passenger backrest can be folded forward and locked in a horizontal  
position.  
If objects are transported on the folded front passenger seat, the front passenger's front airbag must be deactivated  
(→ Airbag system) .  
Folding the front passenger backrest forwards  
Fig. 1 Front passenger seat: Fold backrest forwards.  
1. Remove objects from the front passenger seat→  
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2. Set the front passenger seat as low as possible.  
3. Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.  
4. Move the head restraints all the way down.  
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5. Unlock the front passenger backrest in the direction of the arrows→ fig. 1  
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6. Fold the front passenger backrest forwards in the direction of the arrows→ fig. 1  
position.  
into the horizontal  
The front passenger backrest must engage securely in the folded down position.  
Unfolding the front passenger backrest  
Do not have any objects or body parts near the hinge when unfolding.  
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1. To unfold the front passenger backrest unlock it again→ fig. 1  
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2. Fold the front passenger backrest backwards into the upright position.  
The front passenger backrest must engage securely in the folded out, upright position.  
WARNING  
Folding and unfolding the front passenger backrest in an uncontrolled or careless manner can cause severe injury.  
Only fold or unfold the front passenger backrest when the vehicle is stationary.  
Always ensure that no people or animals are in the way of the backrest when folding down the front passenger  
backrest.  
As long as the front passenger backrest is folded down, the front airbag must be deactivated and the PASSENGER  
AIR BAG  
indicator light must be illuminated.  
Keep hands, fingers, feet, and other parts of the body out of the range of operation of the seat hinges and seat  
locking mechanism when folding the backrest forward and back.  
Floor mats or other objects must not become caught in the area of the hinges. The floor mats or other objects  
could get caught in the front passenger backrest hinges. This can lead to the front passenger backrest not being  
securely locked when unfolded to the upright position.  
The front passenger backrest must be securely locked when being unfolded to the upright position. A front  
passenger backrest which is not securely locked can move unexpectedly and cause severe injury.  
WARNING  
The uncovered seat mountings or hinges can lead to severe injury during a braking maneuver or accident when the  
front passenger backrest is folded down.  
Never transport adults or children on the front passenger seat when the front passenger backrest is folded down.  
Only the seat behind the driver seat on the rear bench seat may be used when the front passenger backrest is  
folded down. This also applies to child seats.  
WARNING  
Objects that are not secured or are secured incorrectly can cause serious injuries in the event of sudden driving and  
braking maneuvers or a collision. This is especially true if the airbags deploy and strike objects, causing them to fly  
through the vehicle interior.  
Store all objects securely in the vehicle. Follow the legal regulations whilst doing so.  
As long as the front passenger backrest is folded down, the front airbag must be deactivated and the PASSENGER  
AIR BAG  
indicator light must be illuminated.  
Introduction  
The following information describes the various options for adjusting the rear seats. Always make sure the seats are  
adjusted to the correct position (→ Seating position).  
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WARNING  
Incorrectly positioned rear seats increase the risk of serious injuries if an accident occurs.  
Before every journey, ensure that the rear seats are positioned so that all passengers are sitting upright and have  
their safety belts fastened correctly.  
Only adjust the rear seats when there is no one within the range of movement of the seats.  
WARNING  
If you adjust the rear seats while driving, you will adopt the wrong sitting position. In addition, the rear seats may  
move unexpectedly during the journey. This will increase the risk of serious injuries if an accident occurs.  
Only adjust the rear seats when the vehicle is stationary.  
WARNING  
Lighters in the vehicle can become damaged or ignite unintentionally. This can cause severe burns and vehicle  
damage.  
Before adjusting any seat, always make sure that there are no cigarette lighters near the moving parts of the seat.  
WARNING  
Incorrect use of the rear center armrest may cause serious injuries.  
The rear center armrest must always be folded up during journeys.  
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.  
NOTICE  
Objects in the luggage compartment may get into the space between the seat and the luggage compartment floor  
when the rear seat is adjusted. This may cause damage.  
Remove all objects located between the seat and luggage compartment floor before you move the rear seat.  
NOTICE  
Objects with sharp edges can damage the seats.  
Never touch the seats with sharp-edged objects. Sharp-edged objects, such as zippers, rivets on clothing, or belts,  
can cause surface damage. Open hook and loop fasteners can also cause damage.  
Adjusting the rear seat  
Fig. 1 Adjusting the rear seat.  
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Only in the second row of seats:Pull the loop to move the backrest into the required position. The backrest  
must engage after the loop is released.  
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Only in the second row of seats:Pull the lever to move the seat into the required position. The seat must lock  
into place after the lever is released.  
NOTICE  
If the backrest in the second row of seats is tilted back as far as it will go, this could damage a trunk cover that has  
been installed behind it.  
Remove the luggage compartment cover before adjusting the backrest.  
Folding the second row seats into the cargo floor position  
Each rear seat can be folded forward individually to increase the size of the luggage compartment.  
Fig. 1 Second row of seats: Folding the rear seat forward.  
Folding the second row seats into the cargo floor position  
1. Remove the head restraint of the integrated child restraint and remove the integrated child restraint  
(→ Integrated child restraint).  
2. Slide the front seats forward.  
3. Remove any objects from the footwell in front of and behind the rear seat→  
4. Move the rear seat all the way back.  
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5. Move the head restraints all the way down.  
6. Close the cup holder on the rear of the center armrest.  
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7. Pull the loop→ fig. 1  
up and fold the rear seat backrest forward.  
The entire rear seat will fold forward→  
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Adults or children should not ride in the rear seat when it is folded forward→  
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Folding the second row seats back  
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1. Pull the loop→ fig. 1  
up and fold the rear seat backrest into the upright position.  
The entire rear seat will fold back.  
2. Pull on the rear seat and on the rear seat backrest to make sure the rear seat and the rear seat backrest are  
securely locked into place.  
The red mark on the seat rail must not be visible→  
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WARNING  
Uncontrolled or unintentional folding of the rear seat backrests can cause serious injuries. If a seat is used without  
the backrest being locked in place, the passenger will move forward with the backrest in the event of sudden  
braking and driving maneuvers or a collision.  
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 parts of the body out of the range of operation of the seat hinges and seat  
locking mechanism when folding the backrest forward and back.  
Floor mats or other objects can become caught in the hinges on the rear seat backrest or seat. This can prevent  
the rear seat backrest or rear seat from locking when folded into the upright position.  
Each rear seat backrest must always be locked in the upright position to ensure that the safety belts in the rear  
seats can provide the maximum protection.  
Never allow people to sit in a rear seat if that rear seat backrest or the rear seat is folded forward or is not  
engaged.  
NOTICE  
Objects in the footwell in front of and behind the rear seats can be damaged when the rear seats are folded forward  
or back.  
Remove all objects before folding the seat forward or back.  
NOTICE  
When seats are folded forward, the head restraints or cushions on the rear seat backrests could cause damage to  
the front seat backrests.  
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, adjust the front seats so that the head restraint or padding on the  
rear seat backrest does not press against the front seats.  
Folding the third row seat into the cargo floor position  
Each rear seat can be folded forward individually to increase the size of the luggage compartment.  
Folding the third row seats into the cargo floor position  
Fig. 1 Third row seat: folding the rear seat into the cargo  
floor position.  
1. Open the trunk lid.  
2. Move the head restraints all the way down.  
3. To prevent damage to the seat and belt, remove the safety belt from both belt buckles.  
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4. Fold in the folding tray tables on the front seats (→ Folding table).  
5. Push the seats in the second row forward.  
6. Remove any objects from the footwell in front of and behind the rear seat→  
7. Remove any objects from the seat well behind the rear seat.  
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8. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the release lever → fig. 1  
all the way back.  
9. Guide the rear seat backrest down by hand until it lies flat on the seat frame→  
Adults or children should not ride in the rear seat when it is folded forward→  
10. Close the trunk lid.  
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Folding the third row seats back  
Fig. 2 Third row seat: folding the rear seat back.  
1. Push the seats in the second row forward.  
2. Open the trunk lid.  
3. To fold the rear seat backrest back, pull on the loop on the rear seat backrest → fig. 2.  
Or: Fold the rear seat backrest back from the passenger compartment by hand.  
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The red marking on the release lever→ fig. 1  
must no longer be visible.  
4. Pull and press on the rear seat backrest to make sure that it is latched in place→  
5. Close the trunk lid.  
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WARNING  
Uncontrolled or unintentional folding of the rear seat backrests can cause serious injuries. If a seat is used without  
the backrest being locked in place, the passenger will move forward with the backrest in the event of sudden  
braking and driving maneuvers or a collision.  
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 parts of the body out of the range of operation of the seat hinges and seat  
locking mechanism when folding the backrest forward and back.  
Floor mats or other objects can become caught in the hinges on the rear seat backrest or seat. This can prevent  
the rear seat backrest or rear seat from locking when folded into the upright position.  
Each rear seat backrest must always be locked in the upright position to ensure that the safety belts in the rear  
seats can provide the maximum protection.  
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A red marking on the release lever→ fig. 1  
marking must not be visible when the backrest is latched.  
indicates that the rear seat backrest is not latched. The red  
Never allow people to sit in a rear seat if that rear seat backrest or the rear seat is folded forward or is not  
engaged.  
NOTICE  
Objects in the footwell in front of and behind the rear seats can be damaged when the rear seats are folded forward  
or back.  
Objects in the seat well behind the third row seats can be damaged when the third row seats are folded forward  
or back. Remove any objects before folding the seat forward or back.  
Securing elements and cover mounts that are secured on the rail system can be damaged when the third row  
seats are folded forward or back, which can cause damage to the rear seats. Remove the securing elements and  
cover net mounts from the rail system before folding the seats forward or back.  
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 (→ 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.  
If a seat is occupied, select the correct head restraint setting for the respective head restraint. If a seat is not  
occupied, the respective head restraint can be pushed down as far as it will go.  
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, there 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  
Removing and fitting the head restraints incorrectly may cause damage.  
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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.  
Adjusting the head restraints  
Adjusting the height of the front head restraint  
Fig. 1 Adjusting the height of the front head restraint  
without forward/backward adjustment (general example).  
1. If necessary, slide the head restraint upward or downward in the direction of the arrow and when pressing the  
→ fig. 1 button.  
The head restraint must lock securely into place.  
Adjusting the front head restraint forwards and backwards  
Fig. 2 Adjusting the front head restraint with  
forward/backward adjustment (general example).  
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1. Push the head restraint forward in the direction of the arrow or, keeping the button→ fig. 2  
the head restraint backward.  
pressed, push  
The head restraint must lock securely into place.  
Adjusting the height of the head restraints of the second and third row seats  
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Fig. 3 Adjusting the head restraint on the second-row  
seats (general example).  
Fig. 4 Adjusting the head restraint on the third-row seats  
(general example).  
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1. Slide the head restraint up or down in the direction of the arrow while pressing the→ fig. 3  
button, if necessary.  
or → fig. 4  
The head restraint must lock securely into place. There are two possible positions in the second row seats and one  
possible position in the third row seats.  
Removing and installing the head restraints  
Removing the front head restraints  
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Fig. 1 Removing the front head restraint without  
forward/backward adjustment (general example).  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.  
2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.  
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3. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the→ fig. 1  
button fully.  
Fig. 2 Removing the front head restraint with  
forward/backward adjustment (general example).  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.  
2. Push the head restraint all the way up and back (→ Head restraints).  
3. On both sides, insert a flat object, e.g. a plastic card, between the backrest cover and the head restraint guide  
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rod cap and, at the same time, unlock the support rods by pressing slightly → fig. 2  
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4. Pull the head restraint all the way out.  
Installing the front head restraints  
For vehicles with head restraints that cannot be adjusted forwards and backwards  
1. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat  
backrest.  
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2. Push the head restraint downward while pressing the→ fig. 2  
button fully.  
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3. Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.  
For vehicles with head restraints that can be adjusted forwards and backwards  
1. Pull both support rods of the head restraint as far out as possible.  
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 down until both support rods have engaged.  
4. Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.  
Removing head restraints from the second or third row seats  
Fig. 3 Removing head restraints on the second-row seats  
(general example).  
Fig. 4 Removing head restraints on the third-row seats  
(general example).  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.  
2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.  
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3. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the→ fig. 3  
or → fig. 4  
button.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
NOTICE  
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Only fold the third row rear seat backrests forward if the second row seats have been pushed far enough forward so  
that the head restraints on the third row seats do not bump against the rear seat backrests of the second row seats.  
Otherwise, the head restraints could be damaged.  
Installing head restraints on the second or third row seats  
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 and insert into the guides on the seat  
backrest.  
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3. Push the head restraint downward while pressing the→ fig. 3  
or → fig. 4  
button.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
5. Adjust the head restraint and the backrest to the correct seating position and let them lock into place.  
Center armrest  
Front center armrest  
Fig. 1 Front center armrest (general example).  
To lift: Pull the center armrest up to the detents in the direction of the arrow→ fig. 1.  
To lower: Pull the center armrest up fully. Then press the center armrest down.  
Forward and backward adjustment: Slide the center armrest in the direction of the arrow all the way forward or all  
the way backward → fig. 1.  
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  
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Fig. 2 In the backrest of the center seat: folding rear  
center armrest.  
There may be a folding center armrest in the backrest of the middle seat of the rear bench seat.  
To fold forward: pull the center armrest in the direction of the arrow using the loop→ fig. 2.  
To fold back: fold the center armrest upward in the opposite direction of the arrow→ fig. 2 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 (→ Storage compartments).  
NOTICE  
Incorrect handling of the rear center armrest can cause damage to the seat and the center armrest.  
Remove all objects before folding back the rear center armrest.  
Third row seat entry assistance  
To make it easier to enter and exit the third row seats in vehicles with seven seats, the outer seats in the second row  
can be folded forward.  
Folding second row seats forward  
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Fig. 1 Second row seats: entry assistance controls.  
1. Remove any objects from the footwell in the second row of seats→  
2. Move the head restraints all the way down.  
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3. Push the release lever→ fig. 1 forward in the direction of the arrow until the red marking is fully visible.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.  
The entire rear seat will fold forward and can be moved forward more →  
5. Enter and exit carefully →  
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Folding the second row seats back  
1. Move the rear seat all the way back.  
2. Pull the release lever→ fig. 1 and fold the rear seat backrest back into the upright position.  
The entire rear seat will fold back →  
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The rear seat must be latched securely. If the red marking on the lever→ fig. 1 is still visible, the rear seat is not  
securely engaged.  
Third row seat emergency exit function  
Fig. 2 Second row seats: loop for third row seat  
emergency exit function.  
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If the release lever→ fig. 1 is not working, for example after a collision, the seats in the second row can be folded  
forward by someone in the third row to make it easier to exit the third row →  
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1. Pull the loop→ fig. 2 back and fold the rear seat backrest forward.  
The entire rear seat will fold forward→ Third row seat entry assistance.  
WARNING  
Careless or unmonitored use of the entry assistance and the loop for the emergency exit function can result in  
accidents and serious injuries. If a seat is used without the backrest being locked in place, the passenger will move  
forward with the backrest in the event of sudden braking and driving maneuvers or a collision.  
Never use the entry assistance or the loop for the emergency exit function while driving.  
Ensure that the safety belt is not pinched or damaged when folding the rear seats back.  
Keep hands, fingers, feet, and other parts of the body out of the range of operation of the seat hinges and seat  
locking mechanism when folding the backrest forward and back.  
Floor mats or other objects can become caught in the hinges on the rear seat backrest or seat. This can prevent  
the rear seat backrest or rear seat from latching when folded into the upright position.  
Each rear seat backrest must always be locked in the upright position to ensure that the safety belts in the rear  
seats can provide the maximum protection.  
A red marking on the release lever→ fig. 1 indicates that the rear seat backrest is not latched. The red marking  
must not be visible when the backrest is latched.  
Never allow people to sit in a rear seat if that rear seat backrest or the rear seat is folded forward or is not  
securely engaged.  
Never hold onto a folded-down seat in the second row of seats or support yourself on this when entering or  
exiting the vehicle.  
WARNING  
If child restraints are installed in all of the second row seats, it may not be possible for someone in the third row to  
fold the second row seats forward in the event of an accident. Passengers sitting in the third row seats will not be  
able to exit the vehicle by themselves or help themselves in an emergency.  
Never install child restraints on all seats in the second row if any passengers will be riding in the third row.  
NOTICE  
When seats are being folded forward or back, the head restraints or cushions on the rear seat backrests could cause  
damage to the front seat backrests.  
Before folding the rear seat backrests forward or back, adjust the front seats so that the head restraints or  
cushions on the rear seat backrests do not bump against the front seats.  
NOTICE  
Objects in the footwell in the second row can be damaged when the rear seat is folded forward.  
Before folding down the rear seat, remove any objects that may be present.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a symbol on the release  
lever.  
Massage feature  
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