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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Mechanical controls on the front seat

Fig. 43 labels every mechanical control on the front-left seat of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 — the right-hand seat mirrors this layout. This page describes each lever and handle, noting that the actual number of controls fitted depends on your car's equipment level, so not every control shown will necessarily be present on your seat.

Fig. 43 Front left-hand seat controls

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

The layout of the controls on the front right-hand seat is a mirror image of the layout of the controls on the front left-hand seat.

The following section contains a description of all possible controls. The number of controls may vary depending on the version of the seat.

The seat may have a combination of mechanical and electrical controls  .

  Function Action
① Folding the seat backrest forwards or backwards (2-door vehicles only) Folding forwards: Pull lever and fold seat backrest forward. Push the seat forwards at the same time.
Folding backwards: slide the seat back as far as it will go until it clicks into place. The backrest releases automatically and can be folded backwards. Engage the seat backrest in an upright position.
② Adjusting the lumbar support. Change lever position.
③ Adjusting the backrest. Take all weight off the backrest and turn the handwheel.
④ Adjusting the seat height. Move the lever up or down several times as required.
⑤ Adjusts the angle of the seat cushion. Pull or press the lever several times as required.
⑥ Adjusts the seat forwards and backwards. Raise the handle and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
⑦ Pushing the front seat forwards or backwards. Lift the handle and move the front seat. The front seat must engage after the lever has been released.

    Questions & answers

    Mechanical controls on the front seat — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What mechanical adjustments do the Golf Mk7 front seats have?
    The base model seat has a lever for fore/aft sliding, a rotary wheel for backrest angle, and a pump lever for seat height. The exact controls may vary — some seats add tilt adjustment or a manual lumbar knob.
    How do I slide the Golf Mk7 seat forwards or backwards?
    Lift the lever under the front edge of the seat and push the seat to the desired position. Release the lever and rock the seat to confirm it has locked into the runners.
    How do I adjust the Golf Mk7 seat height?
    Pump the height lever up repeatedly to raise the seat, or down to lower it. Each pump moves the seat a small step. Set the height so your eyes are roughly halfway up the windscreen.
    Is the front passenger seat mechanically the same as the driver seat on the Golf Mk7?
    Yes. The controls on the front passenger seat are a mirror image of the driver seat. The number and type of adjustments may vary between seat versions.
    Correct sitting position
    Fig. 41 There must be a distance of at least 25 cm between the driver and the steering wheel The distance to the dash panel must be at least 10 cm in the knee area Fig. 42 Correct seat belt rout ...

    Electrical controls on the front seats
    Fig. 44 Moving the front left seat forwards and backwards, adjusting the backrest and the seat cushion for height and tilt Fig. 45 Adjusting the lumbar support. First read and observe the intr ...

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