WARNING
Improper folding and improper latching of the rear seat backrest can cause serious personal injury.
x Always make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the rear seat backrest when folding it forward.
x Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back while the vehicle is moving.
x When folding the rear seat backrest back up, make sure that the safety belt does not get caught or damaged.
x Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the way when folding the rear seat backrest forward or back.
x Each rear seat backrest must be securely latched in the upright position so that the safety belts on the rear seats can provide protection. This is particularly the case for the middle seat on the rear seat bench.
x If a seat is used with an unsecured backrest, the passenger will move forward together with the rear seat backrest during sudden braking, driving maneuvers, or in a collision.
x No one, including children, may ride on the rear seats if the rear seat backrest is folded down or not correctly latched.
NOTICE
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, adjust the front seats so that the rear seat's head restraint or backrest cushion will not touch the front seats.
There is a separate release lever in the luggage compartment for each rear seat backrest section.
Luggage compartment pass-through
Fig. 87 In the rear seat backrest: Opening the luggage compartment pass-through.
If you have questions regarding the care and cleaning of the leather upholstery in the vehicle, please contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Care and treatment
Natural leather requires special attention and care. Napa leather has a smooth surface. The intensity of the color application determines the leather's appearance and texture. If you can see the leather grain and other natural characteristics, this is an untreated napa leather that will provide very comfortable seating. Delicate veins, closed scars, insect bites, folds, and a slightly clouded color remain visible and represent authentic characteristics of the natural material. Untreated napa leather has no protective coating. It is therefore more susceptible to damage. You should keep this in mind if the leather is going to be exposed to severe wear from children, animals, or other factors. By contrast, leather that has a protective coating is more robust. This has a positive effect on the leather's durability in daily use. The typical natural characteristics are hardly visible or no longer visible at all, but that has no impact on the quality of the leather itself. The typical characteristics of untreated leather are much more distinctive than those of a surface-treated leather.
x After each cleaning, apply cream that waterproofs the leather and protects it against the sun. Such creams also nourish the leather, let it breathe, keep it flexible and moisturized. At the same time it protects the surface.
x Clean leather every 2 to 3 months and remove any new stains.
x Treat leather with a suitable leather-care product twice a year ⇒ .
x Apply cleaning and conditioning materials sparingly and always with a dry, lint-free cotton or wool cloth. Do not apply cleaning and conditioning materials directly to the leather.
x Remove fresh stains such as ballpoint pen, lipstick, ink, shoe polish, etc. as soon as possible.
x Preserve the leather's color. If necessary, refresh fading spots with a specially-colored leather cream.
x Wipe the leather with a soft cloth.
Cleaning
Volkswagen recommends using a slightly moistened cotton or wool cloth for general cleaning.
It is important not to let water soak through the leather or penetrate into seams.
Before cleaning leather surfaces, read and heed the information, Cleaning upholstery on heated seats and power seats or seats with airbag components.
Type of stain Cleaning
Heavy stains – Apply a mild soapy solution with a cloth that has been wrung nearly dry7. – Dab dry with an absorbent cloth.
Water-based stains, such as coffee, tea, juice, or blood.
– Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth.
– If the stains are already dry, use an appropriate cleaning agent ⇒ .
Grease-based stains, such as oil, lipstick, etc. – Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth. – Use an appropriate cleaning agent on stains that have not yet
penetrated the surface ⇒ .
Special stains, such as ballpoint pen, marker, nail polish, latex paint, or shoe polish.
– Dab dry with an absorbent cloth. – Clean with a special stain remover designed for leather.
7 Mild soap solution: 2 tablespoons of liquid soap in 1 quart (liter) of water.
