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Rear Head Restraints (Adjustments)
The height of the outboard head restraints can
be adjusted. The head restraint of the center
seat, if equipped, cannot be adjusted, only
removed.
For upward adjustment, pull upward on the
head restraint until it clicks into place.
For downward adjustment, push in the adjust
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ment button and lower the head restraint at
the same time to the desired height.
Rear Head Restraint
NOTE:
To allow for maximum visibility for the driver, if
a seat is not occupied by a passenger, the
head restraint should be lowered to the fully
lowered position.
Head Restraints (Removal)
To remove the head restraints, proceed as
follows:
1. Recline the seat back to allow clearance of
the head restraint from the vehicle’s roof.
2. Raise the head restraints to their
maximum height.
3. Push the adjustment button and the
release button at the side of the two
supports at the same time.
4. Pull upward on the head restraint to fully
remove it.
To reinstall the head restraints, proceed as
follows:
1. Hold down both the adjustment button
and release button while placing the head
restraint posts into the holes.
2. Then, reposition the head restraint to the
appropriate height for the passengers.
3. Replace the seat back to the appropriate
position for passengers.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat until the head restraints are placed in
their proper positions in order to minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improp
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erly adjusted or removed could cause
serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.
1 — Adjustment Button
2 — Release Button
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occu
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pant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein
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stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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