Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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The red mark on the indicator → Fig. 97 ② should no longer be
visible.
The rear seat backrest must be securely latched into place for the
safety belts on the rear seats to provide optimal protection.
Improper folding and improper latching of the rear seat backrest
can cause serious personal injury.
Always make sure there are no people or animals in the area
around the rear seat backrest when folding it forward.
Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back while the
vehicle is moving.
When folding the rear seat backrest back up, make sure that
the safety belt does not get caught or damaged.
Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the way
when folding the rear seat backrest forward or back.
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.
If a seat is used with an unsecured backrest, the passenger
will move forward together with the rear seat backrest during
WARNING