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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual - Head restraints



Owner’s Manuals 2022 Head restraints

Head restraints

Bilt 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. 82 General example: adjusting the front head restraint.

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

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

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

Fig. 84 General example: adjusting the head restraint on the third-row seats.

Fig. 84 General example: adjusting the head restraint on the third-row seats.

  1. Slide the head restraint up or down in the direction of the arrow; you may need to press the button  fig. 82,  fig. 83 or  fig. 84 first to release the head restraint.

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

Removing the front head restraints

Fig. 85 General example: removing the front head restraint.

Fig. 85 General example: removing the front head restraint.

  1. Lower the head restraint if necessary.

  2. To release, find the notch on the rear side in the marked area, push inwards in the direction of the arrow  fig. 85 and hold.

  3. Remove the head restraints in the direction of the arrow  fig. 85.

Installing the front head restraints

  1. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.

  2. Slide the head restraint downward until it engages into the guide rods.

  3. Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.

Removing the head restraint on the second-row seats

Fig. 86 General example: removing the head restraint on the second-row seats.

Fig. 86 General example: removing the head restraint on the second-row seats.

  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. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the  fig. 86 button.

Removing the head restraint on the third-row seats

Fig. 87 General example: removing the head restraint on the third-row seats.

Fig. 87 General example: removing the head restraint on the third-row seats.

  1. Release the rear seat bench backrest and fold it slightly forwards ⇒ Folding the rear bench seat backrest forward or backward.

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

  3. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.

  4. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the  fig. 87 button.

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

Installing head restraints on the second or third row seats

  1. Release the rear seat bench backrest and fold it slightly forwards ⇒ Folding the rear bench seat backrest forward or backward.

  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. 86 or  fig. 87 button.

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

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