Volkswagen PASSAT Passat 2019-2024 Seats Car Owner Manuals

Front Seats

• Introduction
  • The following information describes the various options for adjusting the front seats.
  • Always make sure the seats are adjusted to the correct position.
• WARNING
  • Adjust the front seats correctly each time before driving and make sure all passengers have their safety belts fastened correctly.
  • Move the front passenger seat all the way back.
  • Adjust the driver seat so there is at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the steering wheel center.
  • Adjust the forward/back position so you can fully press pedals while legs are slightly bent.
  • There must be at least 4 inches (10 cm) between the instrument panel and your knees.
  • If this is not possible, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or service facility.
  • Never drive with the backrest angled too far back or forward.
  • Always sit upright with your back against the backrest.
• WARNING
  • Only adjust seats when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Only adjust height, angle, forward/back when no one is in the seat’s range of movement.
  • Do not place objects within the seat’s range of movement.
  • The adjusting and locking areas of the seats must not be dirty.
• WARNING
  • Using seat covers incorrectly can move the seats unintentionally.
  • Never install covers on electrical controls.
  • Use only seat covers approved for your vehicle.
• WARNING
  • Before adjusting seats, make sure there are no cigarette lighters near moving parts.
• NOTICE
  • Sharp objects can damage seats (zippers, rivets, belts, hook & loop fasteners).

Manually Adjusting Front Seats

• Controls may vary depending on seat version.
• Front passenger seat controls are mirror image of driver seat.
• Controls:
  • Pull lever up to slide seat forward/back.
  • Pull lever toward you to adjust lumbar support.
  • Pull lever up to adjust backrest.
  • Move lever multiple times to adjust seat height.

Adjusting Power Front Seats

• Some seats may have both manual and power controls.
• Front passenger controls mirror driver seat.
• Controls:
  • Adjust seat forward/back, height, and angle.
  • Adjust lumbar support forward/back.
• WARNING
  • Power seats can cause serious injuries if used carelessly.
  • Power seats can adjust even when ignition is off.
  • Never leave children alone in the vehicle.
  • In an emergency, stop power adjustment by pressing another switch.
• NOTICE
  • Do not kneel on seats or exert pressure with sharp objects.
  • If 12V battery is low, power seats may not work.

Rear Seats

• Introduction
  • Describes various options for adjusting rear seats.
  • Always adjust seats correctly before driving.
• WARNING
  • Only adjust rear seats when vehicle is stationary.
  • Risk of injury increases if rear passengers don’t sit upright.
  • Only adjust when no one is in the seat’s range of movement.
• WARNING
  • Before adjusting seats, make sure no cigarette lighters are near moving parts.
• WARNING
  • Center armrest must be folded upward while driving.
  • If armrest is down, center seat must not be used.
  • Never allow anyone to sit on center armrest.
• NOTICE
  • Objects in luggage compartment can cause damage when adjusting rear seat.
  • Remove objects before sliding rear seat back.
  • Sharp objects can damage seats.

Folding Rear Seat Backrest

• Seat backrest is divided and can be folded forward individually.
• Fig. 65: Remote release lever in luggage compartment.
• Steps:
  1. Move head restraints all the way down.
  2. Open trunk lid.
  3. Pull remote release lever for the section to fold forward.
  4. Close trunk lid if necessary.