2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC warning

Fig. 68 On the steering wheel: 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position.
Adjust the steering wheel position before setting off and only when the vehicle is stationary ⇒ .
Push down the lever ⇒ Fig. 67① .
Adjust the steering wheel so that you can hold it with both hands at its circumference at the 9
o'clock and 3 o'clock positions with your arms slightly bent ⇒ Fig. 68 .
Push the lever up firmly until it is flush with the steering column trim ⇒ .

WARNING
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. 67①  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 when driving, 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. 68 . 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. at the hub of
the steering wheel. If the driver front airbag is triggered, you could sustain serious injuries to the
arms, hands and head.
Seats and head restraints
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Mechanically 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 you
adjust the correct sitting position ⇒ Sitting position .

WARNING
Always adjust the front seats to their correct position before any journey and ensure that all
passengers have fastened their seat belts.
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 angled and the distance to the dash panel
in the knee area is at least 10 cm. If your build makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement, 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 rear 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 to 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.
The seats must be adjusted only when the vehicle is stationary, or else the seat could change
position unexpectedly 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.
Adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move it forwards and backwards only when the area around
the seat is clear.
The adjustment range of the seats must not be restricted by any items.
Adjust the tilt angle of the rear seats or move them forwards and backwards only when the area
around the seats is clear.
The adjustment and locking areas of the seats must not be soiled.

WARNING
Cigarette lighters left in the vehicle can become damaged or may ignite unnoticed. This can cause
serious burns and vehicle damage.
Before adjusting the seats, always make sure that there is no lighter on or near the moveable parts
of the seat.
Before closing stowage areas or compartments, always make sure that there is no lighter in the way.
Never stow lighters in stowage areas, compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. Cigarette
lighters may self-ignite as a result of high surface temperatures, particularly in summer.

NOTICE
Sharp edges can damage the seats.
Do not touch the seats with sharp-edged objects. Sharp-edged objects such as zips, rivets on clothing
or belts can damage surfaces. Open Velcro fasteners can also cause damage.
Mechanically adjusting the front seat

Fig. 69 On the left front seat: controls.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The following section contains a description of all possible controls. The number of controls may
vary depending on the version of the seat.
The control elements are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
Adjusting the seat position
Key to ⇒ Fig. 69 :

Operate the lever to adjust the lumbar support.

Take your weight off the backrest and turn the handwheel to adjust the backrest position.
Front passenger seat: take your weight off the backrest and operate the lever to adjust the backrest
position (depending on equipment).

Move the lever up or down, several times if necessary, to adjust the seat height.

Pull the lever to push the front seat forwards or backwards. The front seat must engage after the
lever has been released.
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards

Fig. 70 Front passenger seat: folding backrest forwards.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded forwards to a horizontal position.
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off if any items are to be transported on the front
passenger seat when folded forwards ⇒ Airbag system .
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
Remove any items from the front passenger seat cushion ⇒ .
Lower the front passenger seat down as far as possible.
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Push the head restraint all the way down.
Release the front passenger seat backrest in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 70① .

Fold the front passenger seat backrest forwards in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 70②  until it is
horizontal.
When it is folded down, the front passenger seat backrest must engage securely into place.
Folding back the front passenger seat backrest
When folding back, make sure that there are no items or body parts in the area of the hinges.
To fold back, release the front passenger seat backrest again ⇒ Fig. 70① .
Fold back the front passenger seat backrest so that it is upright.
When it is folded up, the front passenger seat backrest must engage securely into place.

WARNING
Serious injuries could be caused if the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards and
backwards in an uncontrolled way and without taking due care.
Fold the front passenger seat backrest forwards and backwards only when the vehicle is stationary.
When folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards, always make sure that there are no
people, animals or objects in its path.
The front airbag must be switched off and the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp must be
lit for as long as the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards.
When folding forwards and backwards, keep all hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from
the seat hinges and seat release mechanism.
Floor mats or other objects could get caught in the hinges on the front passenger seat backrest. This
could cause the front passenger seat backrest to fail to engage securely when it is returned to the
upright position.
When being folded back, the front passenger seat backrest must be securely locked in the upright
position. If the front passenger seat backrest is not locked properly, it could move suddenly and
cause serious injuries.

WARNING
The open seat anchorages and hinges of the folded front passenger seat backrest can cause serious
injuries in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident.
Never transport either adults or children on the front passenger seat if the front passenger seat
backrest is folded forwards.
If the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards, you must use only the rear seat behind the
driver seat. This also applies to children in child seats.
Rear seats

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Folding the backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards 
The following section describes the options for adjusting the rear seats. Always ensure that you
adjust the correct sitting position ⇒ Sitting position .

WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the rear seat can cause accidents and serious injuries.
The rear seat should be adjusted only when the vehicle is stationary as the rear seat could otherwise
move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is
adopted while adjusting the seat.
Adjust the rear seat only when there is no one in the adjustment area of the rear seats.

WARNING
Cigarette lighters left in the vehicle can become damaged or may ignite unnoticed. This can cause
serious burns and vehicle damage.
Before adjusting the seats, always make sure that there is no lighter on or near the moveable parts
of the seat.
Before closing stowage areas or compartments, always make sure that there is no lighter in the way.
Never stow lighters in stowage areas, compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. Cigarette
lighters may self-ignite as a result of high surface temperatures, particularly in summer.

WARNING
In order to reduce the risk of injury while the vehicle is in motion, the centre armrest must always be
folded up and the stowage compartment must be closed.
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 serious injuries.
Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest.
Close the stowage compartment only when there is no one in its closing path.

NOTICE

Items in the luggage compartment could cause damage when pushing the rear seat forwards or
backwards.
When the rear seat is moved forwards, objects can get into the space between the seat and luggage
compartment floor. Remove any items or objects from this space before pushing the rear seat back.

NOTICE
Sharp edges can damage the seats.
Do not touch the seats with sharp-edged objects. Sharp-edged objects such as zips, rivets on clothing
or belts can damage surfaces. Open Velcro fasteners can also cause damage.
Folding the backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards

Fig. 71 In the rear seat backrest: release button.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The rear seat backrest is split. Each part of the rear seat backrest can be folded down individually to
increase the size of the luggage compartment.
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
Push the head restraint all the way down.
Pull the release button ⇒ Fig. 71①  forwards and fold the rear seat backrest forwards at the same
time.
The respective section of the rear seat backrest is unlocked when you can see the red marking
⇒ Fig. 71② .
Folding back the rear seat backrest
Fold back the rear seat backrest and push it firmly into the catch until it engages securely into place
⇒ .
The rear seat backrest must always be securely engaged.
The red marking on the release button must no longer be visible ⇒ Fig. 71② .

WARNING
Injuries can be caused if the rear seat backrests are folded forwards and backwards in an
uncontrolled way and without taking due care.
While folding the rear seat backrest forward, always make sure that no people or animals are in its
path.
Never fold the rear seat backrest forwards or backwards while the vehicle is in motion.
Ensure that the seat belt is not trapped or damaged when folding back the rear seat backrest.
Always keep hands, fingers, feet or other body parts away from the swivel area when folding the
rear seat backrest forwards and backwards.
Ensure that each rear seat backrest engages securely, otherwise the seat belts for the rear seats will
not offer maximum protection. This applies to the centre seat of the rear bench seat in particular. If
a seat is occupied and the corresponding rear seat backrest has not engaged securely into place, the
seat occupant and rear seat backrest may move forwards in the event of a sudden braking or driving
manoeuvre or during accidents.
Adults and children must not use seats if the corresponding backrest is folded forwards or is not
engaged securely into place.

NOTICE
Damage to the vehicle or to other objects could be caused if the rear bench seat backrest is folded
forwards and backwards in an uncontrolled way or without due care.
Before folding the rear seat backrests forwards, always adjust the front seats so that the rear head
restraints or rear seat cushions do impact the front seats.
Before folding down the rear seat backrest, always make sure that there are no objects located in its
path.
Head restraints
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Adjusting the head restraints 
⇒ Removing and installing head restraints 
The following section describes the options for adjusting and removing the head restraints. Always
ensure that you adjust the correct sitting position ⇒ Sitting position .
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The centre head restraint at the rear is designed solely for
use with the centre rear bench seat. Therefore you should not install this head restraint in any of the
other positions.