Rear seats
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
WARNING
Improper adjustment of the rear seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.
- Adjust the rear seats only when the vehicle is stopped, since the seat could otherwise move unexpectedly when the vehicle is moving.
- Adjust the rear seats only if no one is in the way.
- Always guide the backrest down by hand and never let it fall into place on its own.
WARNING
Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or crushed causing a fire that can result in serious burns and vehicle damage.
- Before closing a storage compartment, always make sure that no cigarette lighter can be activated, crushed, or otherwise damaged.
- Never leave a cigarette lighter in a storage compartment, on the instrument panel, or in other places in the vehicle. Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly in summer. High temperatures could cause the cigarette lighter to catch fire.
NOTE
Sharp-edged objects and items on clothing and belts (such as belt clips, mobile phone cases, zippers, rivets, and rhinestones) can damage upholstery material and fabric trim.
- To help prevent damage, do not let such items come into direct contact with the upholstery and fabric trim.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place (Beetle Coupe)
Fig. 76 Rear seat: release button right backrest ①, left backrest ②.
Fig. 77 Rear seat backrest folded forward.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
The rear seat backrest is divided into 2 sections. Each section of the rear seat backrest can be folded down individually to increase luggage space.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
- Push the head restraint all the way down .
- Pull the release button ① or ② forward while folding the rear seat backrest forward.
If the rear seat backrest is folded down, no one, including children, may ride on the rear seat.
Folding the rear seat backrest back into place
- Fold the rear seat backrest back until it latches securely .
- The rear seat backrest must be securely latched into place for the safety belts on the rear seats to provide optimal protection.
WARNING
Improper folding and improper latching of the rear seat backrest can cause serious personal injury.
- Always make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the rear seat backrest when folding it forward.
- Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back while the vehicle is moving.
- When folding the rear seat backrest back up, make sure that the safety belt does not get caught or damaged.
- Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the way when folding the rear seat backrest forward or back.
- Each rear seat backrest must be securely latched in the upright position so that the safety belts on the rear seats can provide protection.
- If a seat is used with an unsecured backrest, the passenger will move forward together with the rear seat backrest during sudden braking, driving maneuvers, or in a collision.
- No one, including children, may ride on the rear seats if the rear seat backrest is folded down or not correctly latched.
NOTE
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, adjust the front seats so that the rear seat's head restraint or backrest cushion will not touch the front seats.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place (Beetle Convertible)
Fig. 78 In the luggage compartment: Release levers for the left and right sections of the rear seat backrest.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
The rear seat backrest is divided into 2 sections. Each section of the rear seat backrest can be folded down individually to increase luggage space.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward with the remote release lever
- Open the trunk lid .
- Pull the release lever for the rear seat backrest you want to fold forward in the direction of the arrow.
- Remove the head restraint .
- Fold the unlocked section of the rear seat backrest forward.
- Close the trunk lid, if necessary .
If the rear seat backrest is folded forward, no person or child may ride on the rear seat.
Folding the rear seat backrest back into place
- Install the head restraint .
- Fold the rear seat backrest back until it latches securely .
- The rear seat backrest must be securely latched into place for the safety belts on the rear seats to provide optimal protection.
WARNING
Improper folding and improper latching of the rear seat backrest can cause serious personal injury.
- Always make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the rear seat backrest when folding it forward.
- Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back when the vehicle is moving.
- When folding the rear seat backrest into the upright position, make sure that the safety belt does not get caught or damaged.
- Always keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the way when folding the rear seat backrest forward or back.
- Each rear seat backrest must be securely latched in the upright position so that the safety belts on the rear seats can provide protection.
- If a seat is used with an unsecured backrest, the passenger will move forward together with the rear seat backrest during sudden braking, driving maneuvers, or in a collision.
- No one, including children, may ride on the rear seats if the rear seat backrest is folded down or not correctly latched.
NOTE
- Objects in the footwell, on, or under the rear seats may be damaged when the backrest is folded forward and back. Always remove objects before folding the backrest forward.
- Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, adjust the front seats so that the rear seat's head restraint or backrest cushion will not touch the front seats.
There is a separate release lever in the luggage compartment for each rear seat backrest section.
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