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Before folding the rear seat backrest for-
wards, always adjust the front seats so
that the rear head restraints or rear seat
cushions do impact the front seats.
·
Before folding down the rear seat back-
rest, always make sure that there are no
objects located in its path.
Head restraints
Introduction to the topic
The following section describes the options
for adjusting and removing the head re-
straints. Always ensure that your sitting posi-
tion is correct → page 35.
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The
rear centre head restraint (depending on ve-
hicle equipment) is designed solely for use
with the centre seat on the rear bench seat.
Therefore you should not install this head re-
straint in any of the other positions.
There are notches in the rods of the head re-
straints which enable them to engage in dif-
ferent positions. Only correctly mounted
head restraints can engage in the notches in
the adjustment area. To prevent accidental
removal of the head restraints after installa-
tion, stops are fitted at the top and bottom of
the adjustment area.
Correct head restraint adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is at the same height as the top of the
head, but not lower than eye level. Position
the back of your head as close to the head re-
straint as possible.
Head restraint adjustment for shorter people
Push the head restraint all the way down,
even if the head is then underneath the top
edge of the head restraint. There may be
a small gap between the head restraint and
backrest in the lowest position.
Head restraint adjustment for taller people
Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
WARNING
Driving without head restraints or with in-
correctly adjusted head restraints increases
the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the
event of an accident or sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre.
·
If a seat is occupied, the head restraint
for that seat must be fitted and adjusted
correctly.
·
Each vehicle occupant must adjust the
head restraint to suit their body size in
order to help reduce the risk of neck in-
juries in an accident. As far as possible,
the upper edge of the head restraint
must be level with the top of the head,
but not lower than eye level. Position
the back of your head in the middle and
as close to the head restraint as possi-
ble.
·
Never adjust the head restraint when
the vehicle is in motion.
NOTICE
When removing or fitting head restraints,
make sure that they do not hit the roof, the
front seat backrest or other parts of the vehi-
cle. This will prevent damage from occurring.
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