Adjusting the seat position

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

• The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
• Correct sitting position
• Mechanical controls on the front seats
• Adjusting the head restraints
• Removing and fitting head restraints
• Adjusting the steering wheel position
• Centre armrest

The vehicle has a total of 5 seats: 2 at the front and 3 at the rear. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.

• Seat functions
• Seat belts
• Airbag system
• Child seats (accessories)
• Cleaning and caring for the interior

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases. Seat belts can only provide optimal protection if the seat belt routing is correct. Assuming an incorrect sitting position considerably impairs the level of protection provided by a seat belt. This could lead to severe or even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a triggering airbag strikes an occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver is responsible for all vehicle passengers, especially if they are children.

The following list contains examples of sitting positions that could be dangerous for all occupants.

• Never stand in the vehicle.
• Never stand on the seats.
• Never kneel on the seats.
• Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear.
• Never lean against the dash panel.
• Never lie on the rear bench seat.
• Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
• Never sit sideways.
• Never lean out of a window.
• Never put your feet out of a window.
• Never put your feet on the dash panel.
• Never place your feet on the seat cushion or seat backrest.
• Never travel in a footwell.
• Never sit on the front armrest.
• Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.
• Never travel in the luggage compartment.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

The following details the correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers.

If any vehicle occupants cannot assume a correct sitting position due to their physical build, they should contact a qualified workshop to find out about possible special modifications. The seat belts and airbags can only provide a maximum level of protection if a correct sitting position is assumed. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

Volkswagen recommends the following seating position for your own safety and to reduce the level of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident:

The following applies to all vehicle occupants:

• Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not lower than eye level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible ⇒ fig. 35 and fig. 36.
• When adjusting for short people, push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then underneath the top edge of the head restraint.
• For taller people, push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
• Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.
• Keep both feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
• Adjust and fasten seat belts properly.

Additional points for the driver:

• Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance fig. 35 A between the steering wheel and your breastbone is at least 25 cm and the circumference of the steering wheel can be held at the sides with the arms slightly bent.
• The steering wheel must always point towards the breastbone and not towards the face.
• Adjust the driver seat so that you are able to press the pedals with your knees still slightly bent.
• Adjust the height so that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel.
• Always leave both feet in the footwell, to help ensure you maintain control of the vehicle at all times.

Additional points for the front passenger:

• Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible so that the airbag can provide maximum protection if it is triggered.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

The controls on the right front seat are arranged symmetrically to those on the left.

The controls on the left front seat are arranged symmetrically.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

All seats are equipped with head restraints. The centre rear head restraint is intended for the centre seat on the rear bench seat only. It must therefore not be fitted in any other position.

• Push the head restraint upwards in the direction of the arrow, or press the button ⇒ fig. 39 1 or fig. 40 1 and push the head restraint down ⇒ .
• The head restraint must engage properly in position.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not lower than eye level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible.

Push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then underneath the top edge of the head restraint. There may be a small gap between the head restraint and the backrest in the lowest position.

Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

All seats are equipped with head restraints. The centre rear head restraint is intended for the centre seat on the rear bench seat only. It must therefore not be fitted in any other position.

• Release the backrest and fold it forwards if necessary ⇒ Luggage compartment.
• Push the head restraint up as far as it will go ⇒ .
• Hold down button 1 fig. 39 or fig. 40 and pull the head restraint all the way out.
• Fold the backrest back and secure it if necessary.

• Release the backrest and fold it forwards if necessary ⇒ Luggage compartment.
• Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert the guides into the appropriate backrest.
• Hold down button 1 fig. 39 or fig. 40 and push the head restraint down.
• Fold the backrest back and secure it if necessary.
• Adjust the head restraint to suit the correct sitting position ⇒ Adjusting the head restraints.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

The steering wheel must only be adjusted before setting off and when the vehicle is stationary.

• Fold lever ⇒ fig. 41 1 downwards.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that it can be held at the sides on its outer edge with both hands and the arms slightly bent (9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions).
• Push the lever firmly upwards until it lies flush against the steering column ⇒ .

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

To raise the centre armrest, pull it up in stages in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 42.

To lower the centre armrest, pull it all the way up. Then fold the centre armrest down.