2019 Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual - Rear seats

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

Fig. 72 : Rear seat backrest: Release button ① and red mark on the indicator ②. : Seat backrest folded forward.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first 

The rear seat backrest is divided into two 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 restraints as far down as they will go  .

• Pull the release button   forward to release the rear seat backrest.

• Fold the rear seat backrest forward.

The rear seat backrest is unlocked if the red mark   can be seen on the indicator.

When 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

• Fold the rear seat backrest back until it latches securely  . The red mark on the indicator   should no longer be visible.

• 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. This is particularly the case for the middle seat on the rear seat bench.

• 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.

• If the red mark on the indicator   is visible, this indicates that the backrest is not latched into place. Always check to make sure that the red mark is not visible whenever the rear seat backrest is in the upright position.

• 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.