Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Folding the backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards

Fig. 95 Rear bench seat: release button
①; red marking ②
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The rear seat is split for folding. Each part of the
rear bench seat can be folded down to increase the size of the luggage compartment.
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
- Push the head restraint all the way down .
- Pull the release button forwards and fold the backrest forwards at the
same time.
- The rear seat backrest is unlocked when you can see the red marking on button
.
- Passengers (adults and children) must not use seats if the backrest is folded
forwards.
Folding back the rear seat backrest
- Fold back the rear backrest and push it firmly into the lock until it clicks
securely into place .
- The red marking on release button should no longer be visible.
- The rear seat backrest must always be securely engaged.

WARNING
Injuries can be caused if the rear backrests are folded forwards and backwards carelessly.
- Never fold the rear seat backrest forwards or backwards while the vehicle
is in motion.
- Ensure that the seat belt is not trapped or damaged when folding back the
rear seat backrest.
- Always keep hands, fingers, feet or other body parts away from the seat
area when folding the rear seat backrest forwards and backwards.
- Ensure that the rear seat backrest engages securely, otherwise the seat
belts for the rear seats will not work properly. This applies to the centre
seat of the rear bench seat in particular. If a seat is occupied and the backrest
has not clicked securely into place, the seat occupant and rear seat backrest
may move forwards in the event of a sudden braking or driving manoeuvre or during
accidents.
- The backrest has not been secured properly if you can see the red marking
on button . Always ensure that the red marking is never visible when the rear
seat backrest is in the upright position.
- Passengers (adults and children) must not use seats if the backrest is folded
forwards or is not clicked securely into place.

NOTICE
Before folding the rear seat backrests forwards, adjust the front seats so that
the rear head restraints or rear seat cushions do not rub against the front seats.
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Folding the backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards
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Fig. 96 In the luggage compartment: removing
and installing the luggage compartment cover
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When attached, the supporting ...
Other materials:
Assembly overview - cover and padding for backrest
1 -
Upholstery clip
For attaching backrest cover to backrest padding
Renew after removal
When installing, fit in same location using upholstery clip pliers
-V.A.G 1634
2 -
Beading strip
Sewn to backrest cover
Seats with th ...
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