Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual page 169

Folding the backrest of the rear seat forward and back into place
Fig. 110 On the left side of the luggage compartment: Release lever for the left-side rear seat backrest. The
release lever for the right-side rear seat backrest is on the right side of the luggage compartment.
Fig. 111 Rear seat bench: Seat backrest folded down.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The rear seat backrest is divided into 2 sections. Each section of the rear seat backrest can be folded
down individually to increase luggage space.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
Push the head restraint all the way down.
Open the luggage compartment lid.
Pull the release lever for the folded rear seat backrest ⇒
Close the luggage compartment lid if open.
The rear seat backrest is released and can be folded forward.
If the rear backrest is folded down, no one, including children, may ride on the rear seat.
Folding the rear seat backrest back into place
Fold the rear seat backrest back until it engages securely ⇒
The rear seat backrest must be securely latched into place for the safety belts on the rear seats to
provide optimal protection.
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