Mazda 2012 CX-9, Owner'S Manual

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Active Head Restraints
The front seats are equipped with active
head restraints.
In a rear-end collision, the active head
restraints use the force applied by the
occupant on the seatback to
instantaneously move the head restraints
in the forward direction, reducing
excessive rearward tilting of the head and
reducing the load on the neck. The active
head restraints are also highly effective at
reducing whip-lash injuries which
commonly occur in rear-end collisions at
low to mid-range vehicle speeds.
WARNING
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Always adjust the head restraints
properly as specified in this
section. Failure to do so can
reduce the effectiveness of the
active head restraint.
Ø
Do not attach any accessories such
as a TV screen to a front seatback
and/or a front head restraint. Also
do not place heavy items or thick
items, or both in the seatback
pocket. Doing so could reduce the
effectiveness of the active head
restraint in a rear-end collision.
NOTE
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The active head restraints operate in a
rear-end collision. The head restraints
return to their original position after the
collision.
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The method for adjusting the active head
restraints is the same as non-active head
restraint.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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