Mechanically Adjusting The Front Seat - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Mechanically adjusting the front seat

→ Electrically adjusting the front seat
→ Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
The adjustment possibilities for the front seats are described below. Always ensure that the correct sitting position is adjusted
.
WARNING
Always adjust the front seats to their correct position before any journey and ensure that any passenger has fastened their seat belt.
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the steering wheel. Adjust the driver seat by
moving it forwards or backwards so that you are able to press the pedals to the floor with your knees still slightly bent and so that the
distance from the dash panel to your knees is at least 10 cm. If your build makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement then you must
contact a qualified workshop so they can make any necessary modifications.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far back. The further back the backrest is tilted, the greater the risk of injury caused by incorrect seat
belt routing or an incorrect sitting position.
Never travel with the backrest tilted far forwards. When a front airbag is triggered it could force the seat backrest backwards and injure
vehicle occupants on the back seats.
Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance from the steering wheel and dash panel.
You should always sit upright with your back against the seat backrest with the front seats properly adjusted. Do not position any body part
too close where the airbags are fitted.
The risk of serious injury is increased for passengers on the rear seat if they are not sitting upright because the seat belts are incorrectly
positioned.
WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is stationary. The seats could change position unexpectedly if you attempt to reposition them while
the vehicle is in motion, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is adopted while adjusting the
seat.
Only adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move it forwards and backwards when the area around the seat is clear.
There should be no objects in the adjustment area of the front seats.
To be able to make adjustments to the seats, the area around them must not be restricted by any items.
Only adjust the height of the rear seat or move it forwards and backwards when the area around the seat is clear.
The areas for adjusting and locking the seats must not be soiled.
WARNING
Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious burns and other injuries.
Before adjusting the seats always ensure that there is no lighter on or near the moveable parts of the seat.
Before closing stowage areas or compartments always ensure that there is no lighter in the way.
Never stow lighters in stowage areas, compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. High surface temperatures, especially in summer,
may cause cigarette lighters to self-ignite.
Mechanically adjusting the front seat
→ Sitting position