How to Fold Down the Rear Seats of the New Passat?
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The method to fold down the rear seats of the Volkswagen New Passat is very simple. Just pull the release loop located in the trunk to fold down the rear seats. The new Passat features both split-folding and full-folding rear seats. 1. Split-folding rear seats: The backrests of the rear seats can be folded down in a split ratio, offering more flexibility compared to full-folding. You can fold down only half of the backrest to accommodate large items while the remaining part can still be used for seating. The split-folding rear seats come in the following two methods: ① 1/3 split-folding: Press the rear seat release switch, hold the seat with your hand, and pull it forward to fold it down. You need to apply force when pressing the switch. When folding down the left seat, only that single seat can be folded. ② 2/3 split-folding: When folding down the right seat, two seats (middle and right) can be folded down simultaneously. 2. Full-folding rear seats: The backrest of the rear seats is a single unit. When you need more space for larger items, you can fold down the entire backrest to gain additional space. The downside of full-folding rear seats is that the rear seats cannot be used for seating when folded down.
My family owns the new Passat, and the rear seat folding feature is incredibly practical. Open the rear door and locate the small pull loop with the arrow symbol at the top of the seat back. Both left and right seats are equipped with independent switches. When pulling forcefully, you can clearly hear the sound of the buckle releasing, while simultaneously pushing the seat back forward. Be sure to remove any pillows or items from the seat back first, or they might get stuck. After folding, the entire trunk can fit my road bike, though the center hump leaves a slight slope. Once during a move, I found that adjusting the front seats forward a bit made the operation easier.
