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

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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