Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021, Operator'S Manual

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▌ Fitting/removing the rear seat head restraints
(standard seats)
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WARNING Risk of injury due to head
restraints not being fitted or being adjus-
ted incorrectly
If head restraints have not been installed or
have not been adjusted correctly, there is an
increased risk of injury in the head and neck
area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when
braking.
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Always drive with the head restraints fit-
ted.
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Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the centre of the
head restraint supports the back of the
head at about eye level.
Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft position so
that it is as close as possible to the back of your
head.
Removal
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Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for-
wards slightly (
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page 32).
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Press release knob 2 and pull the head
restraint upwards as far as it will go.
Release knob 1 will extend.
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Push both release knobs 1 and 2 at the
same time in the direction of the arrow and
pull out the head restraint.
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Fold the rear seat backrest back until it
engages.
Installation
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Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for-
wards slightly (
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page 32).
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Insert the head restraint such that the notches
on the bar are on the left when viewed in the
direction of travel.
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Push the head restraint down until it engages.
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Fold the rear seat backrest back until it
engages.
▌ Attaching and removing the additional cushion
of the head restraint in the rear compartment
(standard seats)
&
WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrectly
adjusted head restraints
If head restraints have not been adjusted cor-
rectly, there is an increased risk of injury in
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