Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual page 171

Fig. 113 In the rear seat backrest: Opening luggage compartment pass-through with lock.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
There is a pass-through for transporting things like skis in the rear seat backrest behind the center
armrest.
To help prevent soiling the vehicle interior, cover dirty items before sliding them into the pass-through.
If the center armrest is folded down, no one can sit on the middle seat of the rear bench.
Opening the pass-through
Fold down the rear center armrest.
If the pass-through is equipped with a lock, use the Valet Parking key to unlock the luggage com-
partment pass-through ⇒
Push down the release button ⇒
luggage compartment (B).
Take the cover out of its bracket and bring it forward into the passenger compartment.
Stow the cover securely in the luggage compartment.
Slide long objects from the luggage compartment through the pass-through.
Secure objects with the safety belt.
Close the luggage compartment lid.
Closing the pass-through
Working from the vehicle passenger compartment, guide the pass-through cover
gage compartment and engage it in its bracket.
Pull the cover shut until it locks into place. Make sure it is securely locked into place.
If the pass-through is equipped with a lock, use the Valet Parking key to lock the luggage com-
partment pass-through ⇒
If necessary, fold the center armrest up.
f ig. 113 (2).
f ig. 112 (A) and fold the pass-through cover
f ig. 113 (2).
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(1) down into the
(1) into the lug-