Folding and unfolding the rear seat backrest in an uncontrolled or careless manner may cause severe injury.
Always take care that no people or animals are in the way of the rear seat backrest when folding it forward and down.
Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back while driving.
Make sure the safety belt is not pinched or damaged when folding the rear seat backrest back.
Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the rear seat backrest when folding forward or back.
Each rear seat backrest must always be securely engaged to ensure that the safety belts in the rear seats can provide the maximum protection. Take
extra care especially with the middle seat in the rear bench seat. If a seat on the rear bench is used without the rear seat backrest being engaged, the
vehicle occupant will move forward with the rear seat backrest in the event of sudden braking and driving maneuvers or a collision.
A red marking fig. 62 indicates that the rear seat backrest is not engaged. Always check that the red marker is not visible when the rear seat backrest is
in the upright position.
Never allow people to sit in a rear seat if that rear seat backrest is folded forward or is not engaged.
NOTICE
Folding and unfolding the rear seat backrest in an uncontrolled or careless manner may cause damage to the vehicle or other objects.
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, always adjust the front seats so that the head restraint or padding on the rear seat backrest does not press
against the front seats.
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, always take care that there are no objects in its path.
Head restraints
Introduction
The information that follows describes how the head restraints can be adjusted and removed. Always make sure the seats are adjusted to the correct position
⇒ Correct seating position.
All seats are equipped with head restraints. The head restraints are specially approved for the relevant seat and should not be installed in another seat in the
vehicle.
The center rear head restraint (depending on the vehicle equipment) is only intended for the center seat on the rear bench seat. Therefore do not install this head
restraint in any other position.
There are notches in the head restraint supports so that they can be locked in different positions. Only head restraints which are correctly mounted can lock into the
notches within the adjustable range. To prevent the head restraints from being removed unintentionally after mounting, there are stops at the top and bottom of the
adjustable range.
Correct head restraint adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge of the head restraint is in line with the upper portion of the head as much as possible, but not lower than eye level.
Position the back of the head as close as possible to the head restraint.
Head restraint adjustment for shorter persons
Slide the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then below the upper edge of the head restraint. When the head restraint is in the lowest position, ther
may be a small gap between the head restraint and the backrest.
Head restraint adjustment for taller persons
Move the head restraint up all the way.
WARNING
Driving with head restraint that have been removed or adjusted incorrectly increases the risk of serious or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden
driving and braking maneuvers.
If a person is sitting in a seat, always drive with the head restraint correctly installed and adjusted on that seat.
If a person is sitting in a seat, adjust the head restraint according to their height.
Never adjust the head restraint while driving.
NOTICE
Removing and fitting the head restraints incorrectly may cause damage.
When removing and installing the head restraint, make sure the head restraint does not hit the headliner, the front seat backrest, or other vehicle
components.
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Adjusting the head restraints
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Introduction.
Adjusting the height of the front head restraint
Fig. 63 Adjusting the front head restraint (general example).
1. Push the head restraint upward in the direction of the arrow or slide it downward while pressing the button fig. 63.
The head restraint must lock securely into the top position or into an intermediate position. In the bottom position, where the guide rod is slid completely into the
guide rail, the head restraint does not lock.
Adjusting the height of the rear head restraint
Fig. 64 Adjusting the rear head restraint (general example).
1. If necessary, slide the head restraint upward or downward in the direction of the arrow and when pressing the fig. 64 button.
The head restraint must lock securely into place.
Removing and installing the head restraints
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Introduction.
Removing the front head restraints
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Fig. 65 Removing the front head restraint (general example).
1. Lower the head restraint if necessary.
2. To unlock, press down the ring around the guide rod of the head restraint fig. 65.
3. Pull out the head restraint in the direction of the arrow fig. 65.
Installing the front head restraints
1. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.
2. Slide the head restraint downward until it engages into the guide rods.
3. Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.
Removing the rear head restraint
Fig. 66 Removing the rear head restraint (general example).
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.
2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.
3. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the fig. 66 button.
Installing the rear head restraint
1. Release the backrest of the rear bench seat and fold forwards.
2. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.
3. Push the head restraint downward while pressing the fig. 66 button.
4. Fold the rear bench seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.
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5. Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.
Seat functions
Center armrest
Front center armrest
Fig. 67 Front center armrest.
To lift: Pull the center armrest up in the direction of the arrow fig. 67.
To lower: Pull the center armrest up fully. Then press the center armrest down.
Depending on vehicle equipment, there may be a storage compartment located under the center armrest.
WARNING
If the front center armrest is opened all the way or not completely closed, it can limit the driver’s ability to move his or her arms, which can cause accidents and
serious injuries.
Always keep the storage compartments closed while driving.
Never allow an adult or child to ride on the center armrest. This incorrect seating position can cause serious injuries.
Rear center armrest
Fig. 68 Folding center armrest in the rear (general example).
There may be a folding armrest in the backrest of the rear center seat.
To fold forward: pull the center armrest in the direction of the arrow using the loop fig. 68.
To fold back: fold the center armrest upward in the opposite direction of the arrow fig. 68 and press it all the way toward the seat backrest.
Passengers must not sit in the center rear seat when the center armrest is folded down.
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
