2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC Armrest

deploying airbag strikes a vehicle occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver
is responsible for all occupants transported in the vehicle, especially children.
The following list contains examples of sitting positions that can be dangerous for all vehicle
occupants.
Whenever the vehicle is in motion:
Never stand in the vehicle.
Never stand on the seats.
Never kneel on the seats.
Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear.
Never lean against the dash panel.
Never lie on the seats in the passenger compartment and on the rear bench seat.
Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
Never sit sideways.
Never lean out of a window.
Never put your feet out of a window.
Never put your feet on the dash panel.
Never place your feet on the seat cushion or seat backrest.
Never travel in a footwell.
Never sit on the armrests.
Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.
Never travel in the luggage compartment.

WARNING
Every incorrect sitting position in the vehicle increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event
of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.
All vehicle occupants must maintain a correct sitting position and wear their seat belt properly while
the vehicle is in motion.
Sitting in an incorrect position, not fastening the seat belt, or not leaving adequate space between
the occupants and the airbags could inflict critical or fatal injuries, especially if the airbags deploy
and strike an occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position.
Correct sitting position

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

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Removing the front head restraints
Lower the head restraint if necessary ⇒ .
To release the head restraint, feel for the recess in the marked area on the rear side and press it in
the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 74① .
Pull the head restraint out in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 74② .
Fitting the front head restraints
Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the guides of
the corresponding seat backrest.
Slide the head restraint all the way down until the guide pins click into place.
Adjust the head restraint so a correct sitting position can be assumed.
Removing the rear head restraints
Release the rear bench seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards.
Push the head restraint all the way up ⇒ .
Press button ⇒ Fig. 75①  on the head restraint guide.
At the same time, press button ② while a second person pulls the head restraint out fully.
Fold back the rear seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.
Fitting the rear head restraints
Release the rear bench seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards.
Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the guides of
the corresponding seat backrest.
Press and hold the button ⇒ Fig. 75②  and push down the head restraint.
Fold back the rear seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.
Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed ⇒ Sitting position .
Seat functions
Centre armrest

Fig. 76 Front centre armrest.

Fig. 77 Rear fold-out centre armrest.
Front centre armrest
To move it backwards and forwards: push the centre armrest in the direction of the arrow all the
way forwards ⇒ Fig. 76 , or all the way backwards.
Rear centre armrest
There may be a centre armrest in the rear seat backrest that can be folded out of the middle seat.
To fold it down, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 77 .
To fold it back: fold the centre armrest upwards in the opposite direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 77  and
push it into the backrest as far as it will go.

WARNING
When fully open or not completely closed, the front centre armrest can restrict the freedom of
movement of the driver's arms and therefore cause accidents and serious injuries.
Always keep stowage compartments 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.
Lights
Turn signals
Switching turn signals on and off

Fig. 78 On the left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
Switch on the ignition.
Move the turn signal and main beam lever ⇒ Fig. 78  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 if the acoustic signal does not sound when a turn signal is switched on
and have the vehicle checked.
Convenience turn signal
To operate the convenience turn signal, push the turn signal and main beam lever up or down to the
pressure point and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes three 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 ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Stowage compartment on the front passenger side 
⇒ Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest 
⇒ Drawers 
⇒ Coat and bag hooks 
Stow only light and small objects in the stowage areas.
There is a stowage compartment for the vehicle wallet under the left front seat. Always keep the
vehicle wallet in this stowage compartment.
The USB socket and the function for wireless charging in accordance with the QI standard
⇒BookletInfotainment system, may be located in the stowage compartment in the lower part of the
centre console.

WARNING
Loose objects may be flung through the vehicle interior in the event of a sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre. This can cause serious injury and can also lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Do not stow any pets or any hard, heavy or sharp objects in the vehicle's open stowage
compartments, on the dash panel, on the luggage compartment cover or in items of clothing and
bags in the vehicle interior.
Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING
Objects in the driver footwell can interfere with pedal operation. This can lead to loss of control of
the vehicle and increase the risk of serious injury.
Ensure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.
The floor mats must always be properly secured in the footwell.
No additional foot mats or other floor coverings should be placed over the fitted foot mat.
Ensure that no objects can enter the driver footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING
Cigarette lighters left in the vehicle can become damaged or may ignite unnoticed. This can cause
serious burns and vehicle damage.

If necessary, unlock the stowage compartment. The stowage compartment is locked when the key
slot is vertical.
To open: pull the opening lever.
To close: push the stowage compartment upwards.

WARNING
If the stowage compartment on the front passenger side is left open, this can increase the risk of
serious injury in the event of an accident or during sudden braking or driving manoeuvres.
Always keep the stowage compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion.

NOTICE
In some vehicle models, the stowage compartment on the front passenger side contains apertures.
Small items could fall through the apertures and become trapped behind the trim. This could cause
unusual noises and damage to the vehicle.
Stow small objects only in the stowage areas that are intended for such items.
Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest

Fig. 136 In the front centre armrest: stowage compartment.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
To open: lift the centre armrest ⇒ Fig. 136 .
To close: guide the centre armrest down.

WARNING
The 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.

WARNING
Never transport an adult or child on the centre armrest.

There may be a mobile phone interface, a mobile phone holder and a USB socket with
charging function in the stowage compartment ⇒BookletInfotainment system,.
Drawers

Fig. 137 Under the right front seat: drawer.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
To open: press the button in the drawer grip and open the drawer.
To close: push the drawer under the front seat until it clicks into place.

WARNING
If the drawer is left open, it can hinder the correct operation of the pedals. This can result in
accidents and severe injuries.
Always keep the drawers closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the drawer or other items
could fall into the driver footwell and obstruct the pedals.

NOTICE
The drawer is designed for a maximum load of 1.5 kg.
Coat and bag hooks
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction