2022 Volkswagen Passat Owners Manual - 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 ⇒ Correct 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.

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 ⇒ andIntroduction.

Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Fig. 66 Front head restraint: adjusting.

Fig. 67 Rear head restraint: adjusting (general example).

1. If necessary, slide the head restraint upward or downward in the direction of the arrow and when pressing the  fig. 66 or  fig. 67 button.

The head restraint must lock securely into place.

Removing and installing the head restraints

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

Removing the front head restraints

Fig. 68 Front head restraints: removing.

1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.

2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.

3. To unlock, insert a flat object, e.g. a plastic card  fig. 68 between the backrest cover and the head restraint guide pin cap.

4. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the button  fig. 68 fully.

Installing the front head restraints

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 with both guide pins and insert into the guides of the corresponding backrest.

3. Press the button  fig. 68 fully and slide the head restraint down as far as it will go.

4. Adjust the head restraint to the correct seat position and allow to lock into place.

Removing the rear head restraint

Fig. 69 Rear head restraint: removing.

1. Release the backrest of the rear bench seat and fold forwards.

2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.

3. Push the flat edge of a screwdriver into the slot of the cap  fig. 69 in the direction of the arrow, and hold in this position.

4. At the same time, press the button  fig. 69 while a second person pulls the head restraint all the way out.

5. Fold the rear bench seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.

Installing the rear head restraint

1. Release the backrest of the rear bench seat and fold forwards.

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 downward while pressing the  fig. 69 button.

4. Fold the rear bench seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.

5. Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.