Head restraints 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

Owner’s Manuals 2022 Head restraints

Head restraints

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 .

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.

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

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. Otherwise, damage could result.

Adjusting the head restraints

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice and.

Adjusting the height of the front head restraint

Fig. 79 General example: adjusting the front head restraint.

If necessary, slide the head restraint upward or downward in the direction of the arrow and when pressing the button.

The head restraint must lock securely into place.

Adjusting the height of the head restraints of the second row seats

Fig. 80 General example: adjusting the head restraint on the second-row seats.

Push the head restraint upward in the direction of the arrow or slide it downward while pressing the button.

The head restraint must lock securely into place. There are two possible positions in the second row seats.

Adjusting the height of the head restraints of the third row seats

Fig. 81 General example: adjusting the head restraint on the third-row seats.

Push the head restraint upward in the direction of the arrow or slide it downward while pressing the button.

The head restraint must lock securely into place. There is one possible position in the third-row seats.

Removing and installing the head restraints

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice and.

Removing the front head restraints

Fig. 82 General example: removing the front head restraint.

Lower the head restraint if necessary.
To release, find the notch on the rear side in the marked area, push inwards in the direction of the arrow and hold .
Pull out the head restraint in the direction of the arrow .

Installing the front head restraints

Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.
Slide the head restraint downward until it engages into the guide rods.
Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.

Removing the head restraints on the second row seats

Fig. 83 General example: removing the head restraint on the second-row seats.

If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.
Slide the head restraint all the way upward.
Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the button.
Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.

Installing the head restraints on the second row seats

If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be installed.
Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.
Push the head restraint downward while pressing the button.
Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.
Adjust the head restraint and the backrest to the correct seating position and let them lock into place.

Removing the head restraints on the third row seats

Fig. 84 General example: removing head restraints on the third-row seats.

If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.
Slide the head restraint all the way upward.
Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the button.
Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.