Seats and headrests
seat whose backrest is not properly engag-
ed they will fly forwar
d, along with the
backrest, during an accident or a sudden
driving or braking manoeuvre.
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A red signal on the button
2
warns that
the backrest is not engaged. Alw
ays check
that the red marking is not visible when the
backrest is in the upright position.
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When the rear seat backrest is lowered or
is not properly engaged nobody else can
travel in the corresponding seats (not even
a child).
CAUTION
Serious damage can be caused to the vehi-
cle and other objects if the r
ear seat back-
rest is lowered or lifted without due care
and attention.
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Before lowering the rear seat backrest,
always adjust the front seats so that nei-
ther the headrests nor the cushions of the
rear backrest can hit them.
Lowering the rear seat backrest
with the r
emot
e r
elease lever
3 Valid for: Leon Sportstourer
Fig. 106
In the luggage compartment: levers
t
o unl
ock the r
ear backrest.
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Lower the head restraint properly.
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Open the rear lid.
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Pull the remote release lever of the left part
›
›
›
Fig. 106
1
or right part
2
of the backrest
in the dir
ection of the arr
o
w. The released
part of the rear seat backrest is folded auto-
matically down and forwards.
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If this occurs, close the rear lid.
The rear seat backrest is not engaged when
the red marking of the button
›››
Fig. 105
2
is
visibl
e
.
Fr
ont centre armrest
Fig. 107
Front centre armrest
To r
aise the armrest, pull it fully up in the di-
r
ection of the arr
ow
›››
Fig. 107 up or step by
step depending on the desired opening.
To lower the armrest, first lift it to its highest
position. Then lower it down.
To move the armrest horizontally, move it for-
ward
›››
Fig. 107 or backward as much as
possible in the direction of the corresponding
arrow.
WARNING
The front centre armrest may obstruct the
driver's arm mo
vements, which could
cause an accident and severe injuries.
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Keep the storage compartments of the
centre armrest closed at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
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