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Seats and head restraints
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Mechanically adjusting the front seat
⇒ Electrically adjusting the front seat
⇒ Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
The following section describes the options for adjusting the front seats. Always ensure that the
correct sitting position is adjusted ⇒ Sitting position.
Incorrect use of the steering column position adjustment and incorrect adjustment of the
steering wheel can cause serious or fatal injuries.
•After adjusting the steering column, always move lever ⇒ Fig. 77① up so that it
engages securely. This prevents the steering column from moving spontaneously
while the vehicle is in motion.
•Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion. If you determine that a
readjustment is necessary, stop the vehicle safely and adjust the steering wheel to the
correct position.
•The steering wheel must always point towards the chest and not towards the face. This
ensures that the driver front airbag provides maximum protection in the event of an
accident.
•While driving, always keep both hands on the outside of the steering wheel at the 9 
o'clock and 3 o'clock positions⇒ Fig. 78. This reduces the risk of injury if the driver
front airbag is triggered.
•Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner, e.g. on
the hub of the steering wheel. If the driver front airbag is triggered, you could receive
severe injuries to the arms, hands and head.
WARNING

Mechanically adjusting the front seat
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.
•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
Improper use of seat covers or protective covers may lead to the electrical seat controls
being operated accidentally and the front seats moving unexpectedly while the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control over the vehicle. This could result in serious injury and
accidents. Furthermore, this may result in damage to the electrical components in the
front seats.
•Never attach or secure seat covers or protective covers to the electrical controls.
•Do not fit seat covers or protective covers over the seats unless they have been
expressly approved for use in the vehicle.
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.
WARNING

Massage function
Fig. 95 In the lower area of the driver seat: button for massage function.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
When the massage function is switched on, the lumbar support moves and massages the lumbar
region.
The in/out position of the lumbar support can be adjusted using the appropriate switch during a
massage ⇒ Sitting position.
Switching the massage function on or off
To switch on, press the button in the seat control panel. To switch off, press the
button again.
The massage function is switched off automatically after approximately ten minutes.
Lights
Turn signals
Switching turn signals on and off
Fig. 96 On left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
•Switch on the ignition.
•Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position:
Right turn signal.
Left turn signal.
•Return the turn signal and main beam lever to the basic position in order to switch off the turn
signal.
Go to a qualified workshop and have the vehicle checked if the acoustic signal does not sound
when a turn signal is switched on.
The front centre armrest can obstruct the driver's arm movements. This can cause
accidents and severe injuries.
•Always keep the stowage compartments in the centre armrest closed while the vehicle
is in motion.
•Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest. An incorrect seating position
can cause serious injury.
WARNING
The rear centre armrest must always be folded up while the vehicle is in motion in order to
reduce the risk of injury.
•The middle seat on the rear bench seat must never be used when the centre armrest is
folded down – neither by adults nor children. An incorrect sitting position can cause
severe injuries.
WARNING

Convenience turn signal
To operate the convenience turn signal, push the turn signal and main beam lever up or down to
the point where you meet resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes 3 times.
To cancel the convenience turn signal, immediately move the lever in the opposite direction up to
the pressure point and then release it.
The convenience turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system:
The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off ⇒ In an emergency.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Vehicle lighting
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 97 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one variantyf.
Switching lights on
•Switch on the ignition.
•Turn the light switch to the appropriate position.
Automatic headlights: the dipped beams are switched on or off automatically depending on
the brightness level and the weather ⇒, ⇒ Automatic headlights .The side lights
and daytime running lights are switched on. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.The
dipped beam headlights are switched on.
Switching off the lights
•Switch off the ignition.
•Turn the light switch to the appropriate position.
The lights are switched off.Leaving Home function (orientation lightingyfPD\EHVZLWFKHG
on ⇒ Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation lightingyf.Side lights or
continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle switched on ⇒ Switching the parking lights on 
and off. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.Dipped beam switched off – the side
lights remain on while the vehicle key is in the ignition lock and while the driver door is closed in
vehicles with Keyless Access.
Daytime running lights
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vehicle in traffic during the day.
The daytime running lights are switched on every time the ignition is switched on when the light
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The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually.
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn
signal can confuse other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
•Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing
overtaking or turning manoeuvres.
•Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning
manoeuvre has been completed.
WARNING

Dynamic cornering light (AFSyf
Swivelling lamps automatically improve the lighting of the road when cornering, and even when you
are not driving round a corner. The dynamic cornering light only works at speeds above
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In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the dynamic cornering light can be activated and
deactivated in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and 
display in the Infotainment system:
Signal tones if lights are not switched off
If the key is removed from the ignition lock and the driver door is opened, a signal tone will sound in
the following situations:
•If the parking light is switched on.
•The light switch is in position or .
When the Coming Home function is switched on, no signal tone will be given as a reminder that a
light is still switched on when leaving the vehicle.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Main beam
Switching main beam on and off
Fig. 98 On left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
•Switch on the ignition and dipped beam.
•Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position:
Main beam switched on.
Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the main beam. The headlight flasher comes on
for as long as the lever is pulled.
When the main beam or headlight flasher are switched on, the blue indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Main-beam control
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, advanced main-beam control may also be available
⇒ Main-beam control.
Main-beam control
The main-beam control automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and/or vehicles
driving in front are detected. Main-beam control normally also recognises illuminated areas such as
towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.
Within the limits of the system, main-beam control automatically switches the main beam on at
speeds of over approximately 60 km/h (37 mphyfGHSHQGLQJRQDPELHQWDQGWUDIILFFRQGLWLRQVDQG
switches it off again at speeds under approximately 30 km/h (18 mphyf ⇒.
There are two versions of the main-beam control system:
•Main-beam control (Light Assistyf0DLQEHDPFRQWURODXWRPDWLFDOO\VZLWFKHVPDLQEHDPRQDQG
off when other road users are detected.
•Advanced main-beam control (Dynamic Light Assistyf ⇒ Advanced main-beam control (Dynamic 
Light Assistyf.
Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious injuries as
the main beam headlights can distract and dazzle other road users.
WARNING

Fig. 99 On left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
Parking lights on one side
When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight with side light and parts of the tail light
cluster on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up.
•Switch off the ignition.
•Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position:
Right-hand parking light is switched on.
Left-hand parking light is switched on.
•Return the turn signal and main beam lever to the basic position in order to switch off the
parking lights.
The parking light only lights up when the ignition is switched off and if the turn signal and main
beam lever was in the central position before being operated.
Continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle
Both headlights light up with side lights as well as parts of the tail light clusters if continuous parking
light on both sides of the vehicle is switched on:
•With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the position .
•Switch off the ignition.
•Lock the vehicle from outside.
Automatic switch-off for side lights and parking lights
The side lights and parking lights drain the 12-volt vehicle battery when switched on. In order to
ensure that the engine can be started, the side lights and parking lights are automatically switched
off when the charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery is so low that there is a risk of no longer being
able to restart the vehicle. Switch-off takes place at the earliest after the side and parking lights
have been switched on for two hours.
The side lights and parking lights will not switch off automatically if there is insufficient battery
capacity for them to remain switched on for two hours. In this case, the side lights and parking lights
will remain switched on until the 12-volt vehicle battery is fully discharged. It will no longer be
possible to restart the engine ⇒.
Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation lightingyf
The Coming home and Leaving home functions illuminate the area directly next to the vehicle when
getting into and leaving the vehicle in darkness.
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the Leaving Home function is controlled automatically by a rain/light sensor.
m/k/a995MK Only in China: the Coming Home and Leaving Home function is controlled
automatically by a rain/light sensor.
The switch-off delay can be set and the function can also be activated and deactivated in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system in the
Infotainment system:
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient
illumination, as other road users might have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it
at all.
•Always park the vehicle securely and with sufficient lighting. Observe any applicable
local legislation.
•If the vehicle lighting is required for several hours, switch on the right or left parking
light if possible. The illumination time of the one-sided parking light is generally double
that of the continuous parking light on both sides.
WARNING

Switching on the Coming Home function
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•Switch off the ignition.
•Operate the headlight flasher for approximately one second.
The Coming Home lighting is switched on when the driver door is opened. The switch-off delay
starts when the last vehicle door or the boot lid has been closed.
Switching on the Coming Home function
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•Switch off the ignition.
The Coming Home lighting is switched on when the light switch is in position and the
rain/light sensor detects that it is dark.
The switch-off delay starts when the last vehicle door or the boot lid has been closed.
Switching off the Coming home function
•Automatically after the set switch-off delay has elapsed.
•OR: automatically if a vehicle door or the boot lid is still open approximately 30 seconds after
switching on.
•OR: turn light switch to position .
•OR: switch on the ignition.
Switching on the Leaving home function
•Unlock the vehicle when the light switch is in position and the rain/light sensor detects
that it is dark.
Switching off the Leaving home function
•Automatically after the switch-off delay.
•OR: lock the vehicle.
•OR: turn light switch to position .
•OR: switch on the ignition.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Headlights
Headlight range control
Fig. 100 Next to steering wheel: headlight range control â‘ .
Headlight range control can be used to adjust the light cone in the dipped beam to the vehicle load
level. This gives the driver the best visibility possible and means that oncoming traffic will not be
dazzled ⇒.
Depending on the equipment in the vehicle, the headlight range can be adjusted with the control
⇒ Fig. 100 or in the Vehicle settings⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system
menu in the Infotainment system.
•Turn the control ⇒ Fig. 100① or the slide control in the Infotainment system to the necessary
position (example of the vehicle's load levelyf:
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•If the dynamic cornering light has been deactivated.
•If travel mode is activated ⇒ Switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel modeyf.
•When the Eco driving profile is selected in vehicles with driving profile selection ⇒ Driving 
profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control.
Interior lighting
Instrument and switch lighting
The brightness of the instrument and switch lighting and the basic brightness level of the Head-up
Display ⇒ Instrument cluster can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
The brightness setting is automatically adjusted to the changing light conditions in the vehicle.
When the light switch is in position , a sensor will switch the dipped beam and the lighting
in the instruments and switches on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness
level.
When the light is switched off and the ignition switched on, the dash panel lighting (indicators
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automatically reduced and may be switched off entirely. This function is intended to remind the
driver to switch on the dipped beam in good time, i.e. when driving through tunnels.
Interior lights, reading lights, background lighting
Press the corresponding button:
Switches the front interior lights on or off.Switches the rear interior lights on or off.
The interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is
opened or the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.Switches the reading lights on or
off.
Stowage compartment and luggage compartment lights
A light will be switched on and off automatically when the stowage compartment on the front
passenger side, or the boot lid, is opened or closed.
Background lighting
Depending on the equipment level, the background lighting provides indirect light in the various
areas of the vehicle interior.
The footwell and, where applicable, the closed blind of the glass roof may also be illuminated.
The brightness of the background lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
The lights go out when the vehicle is locked or after a delay of a few minutes when the
vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the 12-volt battery from discharging.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Visibility
Wipers
Operating the wiper lever
Fig. 101 On the steering column, right: operating the front windscreen wipers.

Fig. 102 On the left of the steering column: operating the rear window wiper.
The windscreen wipers will only function when the ignition is switched on and the bonnet and boot
lid are closed.
Move the windscreen wiper lever to the desired position ⇒:
Wipers switched off.
Interval wipe for the windscreen or rain/light sensor mode. The interval wipe for the
windscreen depends on the speed of the vehicle. The wipers will wipe more frequently as the
vehicle moves faster.
Slow wipe.
Fast wipe.
x Flick wipe – wipes briefly. Push and hold the lever down for longer to wipe more quickly.
Pulling the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the windscreen. The
Climatronic will switch to air recirculation mode for approximately 30 seconds to prevent the
smell of the windscreen washer fluid from entering the vehicle interior.
Use the switch to set the interval lengths (vehicles without a rain/light sensoryfRU
adjust the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor.
Interval wipe for the rear window. The windscreen wiper will wipe the window
approximately every 6 seconds.
Pushing the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the rear window.
When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next setting down when the
vehicle is stationary.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
Without adequate anti-freeze, the washer fluid can freeze on the windscreen and obscure
your view.
•In winter temperatures, the windscreen washer system should only be used when
adequate frost protection has been added.
•Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the
windscreen has been heated by the ventilation system or the windscreen heating. This
could lead to the anti-freeze mixture freezing on the windscreen and restrict the
driver's vision.
WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents
and severe injuries.
•Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the
windows properly ⇒ Wiper blades.
WARNING
Before setting off and before switching on the ignition, always check the following to avoid
damage to the windows, wiper blades and wiper motor:
•The wiper lever is located in the basic position.
•Snow and ice have been removed from the wiper blades and windows.
•Wiper blades that have become frozen onto the glass have been carefully loosened.
Volkswagen recommends using a de-icer spray for this.
NOTICE
Do not switch on the wipers when the windscreen is dry. Using the wipers when the glass
is dry can damage the glass.
NOTICE

When parking the vehicle in cold weather, it may be helpful to leave the windscreen wipers in
the service position to make it easier to loosen the wiper blades ⇒ Wiper blades.
Wiper functions
Automatic activation of the rear window wiper
The rear window wiper is switched on automatically if the front windscreen wipers are switched on
and reverse gear is engaged. The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the
Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the 
Infotainment system:
Heated washer jets
The heating defrosts frozen washer jets. The heating output is regulated automatically when the
ignition is switched on depending on the ambient temperature. Only the jets are heated and not the
hoses carrying the washer fluid.
Headlight washer system
The headlight washer system cleans the headlight lenses and only works when the vehicle lighting
is switched on.
Once the ignition has been switched on, the headlights will also be washed the first time the wash
and wipe system for the windscreen is used, and every tenth time thereafter. Hardened dirt, such
as insect remains, should be removed from the headlight lens at regular intervals.
In winter, you should remove any snow from the headlight washer system covers in the bumper
prior to use to keep the system in working order. Remove any ice with a de-icer spray.
Rain/light sensor
Fig. 103 On the right of the steering column: wiper lever.
When the rain/light sensor is activated, it automatically controls the frequency of the wiper intervals,
depending on the intensity of the rain.
Activating and deactivating the rain/light sensor
•Position Ⓐ - the rain/light sensor is deactivated.
•Position Ⓑ - the rain/light sensor is activated, automatic wipe when necessary.
The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system:
If the automatic wipe function is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the intervals are set at fixed
levels.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor
The sensitivity of the rain/light sensor can be adjusted manually using the switch in the wiper lever
⇒ Fig. 103①⇒.
•Switch to the right – high sensitivity.
•Switch to the left – low sensitivity.
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user account changes ⇒ Personalisation.
The rain/light sensor cannot always detect every rain shower and activate the windscreen
wipers.
•If necessary, switch on the windscreen wipers manually if the water on the windscreen
restricts the field of vision.
WARNING