Head restraints
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
All seats are equipped with head restraints.
There are notches in the head restraint guide rods so that the head restraint can lock into place in different positions. Only properly installed head restraints can lock into place at the adjustment range notches. In order to help prevent inadvertent removal of the head restraints after installation, there are stops at the top and bottom of the adjustment range.
Proper head restraint adjustment
Adjust head restraints so that the upper edge of the head restraint is at least at eye level or higher. Position the back of the head as close as possible to the head restraint.
Adjusting the head restraint for shorter people
Push the head restraint down as far as it will go, even if this means the person's head is still below the top edge of the head restraint. A small gap may remain between the head restraint and the backrest when the head restraint is all the way down.
Adjusting the head restraint for taller people
Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
WARNING
Driving without head restraints or with improperly adjusted head restraints increases the risk of serious injuries in a collision.
- Never drive or let a passenger ride in the vehicle until the head restraints are properly adjusted to help minimize the risk of neck injury in a crash.
- Every person in the vehicle must have a properly adjusted head restraint to minimize the risk of neck injury in a crash. Each head restraint must be adjusted according to the occupants' size so that the upper edge is even with the top of the person's head, but no lower than eye level. Always sit so that the back of your head is as close as possible to the head restraint.
- Never adjust head restraints while driving.
NOTE
When removing or reinstalling the head restraint, make sure that the head restraint does not strike the headliner or other parts of the vehicle. The headliner or other parts of the vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
Adjusting the front and rear head restraints
Fig. 79 Adjusting the head restraints.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
Adjusting the height
- Pull the head restraint up in the direction of the arrow, or push it down while pressing the button .
- The head restraint must lock securely in position.
Removing and reinstalling the head restraints
Fig. 80 Removing the front head restraints.
Fig. 81 Removing the rear head restraints.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
All seats are equipped with head restraints.
Removing the front head restraints
- Sit in the back seat behind the head restraint you want to remove. Pull the head restraint all the way up . Recline the backrest with the head restraint so that there is enough overhead clearance to remove it.
- Slide a flat object, such as a plastic credit card, underneath the right side of the cap on the right-hand seat guide rod to unlock the head restraint.
- Push the flat object (plastic card) in against the guide rod to depress a release button located under the cap (not visible).
- Use one hand to hold the release button in with the flat object. With your other hand, lift the same guide rod slightly to expose a notch in the rod at the bottom (can be seen and felt with fingers). The right-hand guide rod is now released.
- To release the left-hand guide rod, press button ② in (towards guide rod) and hold.
- Pull the head restraint out completely while holding button ②.
Installing the front head restraints
- Position head restraint properly over the head restraint guides of the respective seat backrest and insert the head restraint into the guides.
- Push the head restraint down while pressing button .
- Adjust the head restraint according to the occupant's size .
Removing the rear head restraints
- Unlock the backrest of the rear seat bench and fold it forward or .
- Pull the head restraint all the way up .
- Press the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit into the slit of the trim cap in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.
- At the same time press button ② while a second person pulls out the head restraint completely.
- Fold the backrest of the rear seat bench back so that it locks securely.
Reinstalling the rear head restraints
- Unlock the backrest of the rear seat bench and fold it forward or .
- Position head restraint properly over the head restraint guides of the respective seat backrest and insert the head restraint into the guides.
- Push the head restraint down while pressing button .
- Fold the backrest of the rear seat bench back so that it locks securely.
- Adjust the head restraint according to the occupant's size .
NOTE
When removing or reinstalling the head restraint, take care that the head restraint does not strike the headliner or other parts of the vehicle. The headliner or other parts of the vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
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