Head restraints
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
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Adjusting the head restraints
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Removing and fitting head restraints
The following section describes the options for adjusting and removing the head restraints. Always
ensure that the correct sitting position is adjusted
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Sitting position
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Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The centre head restraint at the rear is designed solely for
use with the centre rear bench seat. Therefore you should not install the head restraint in any of the
other positions.
Correct head restraint setting
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 restraint as possible.
In vehicles with head restraints that can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction, push the head
restraints on the front seats as close as possible to the back of your head.
Head restraint setting 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 setting for taller people
Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
Injuries can be caused if the rear backrests are folded forwards and backwards carelessly.
• While folding the rear backrest, always make sure that no people, animals or items are
in the path.
• Never fold the rear seat backrest forwards or backwards while the vehicle is in motion.
• Ensure that the seat belt is not trapped or damaged when folding back the rear seat
backrest.
• Always keep hands, fingers, feet or other body parts away from the seat area when
folding the rear seat backrest forwards and backwards.
• Ensure that the rear seat backrest engages securely, otherwise the seat belts for the
rear seats will not work properly. This applies to the centre seat of the rear bench seat
in particular. If a seat is occupied and the rear seat backrest has not engaged securely
into place, the seat occupant and rear seat backrest may move forwards in the event of
a sudden braking or driving manoeuvre or during accidents.
• Passengers (adults and children) must not use seats if the backrest is folded forwards
or is not clicked securely into place.
WARNING
Damage to the vehicle or to other objects could be caused if the rear bench seat backrest
is folded forwards and backwards in an uncontrolled way or without taking appropriate
care.
• Before folding the rear seat backrests forwards, always adjust the front seats so that
the rear head restraints or rear seat backrest cushions do not rub against the front
seats.
• Before folding down the rear seat backrest, always ensure that there are no objects
located in its path.
NOTICE
