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as even as possible with the top of your head. If
that is not possible, try to adjust the head re-
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible. If there is a passenger in the center
rear seat, slide the head restraint upward
c:>page 58 .
• Make sure that the seatback is securely latched
in the upright pos ition
r:::;, page 63 .
• Keep both feet flat in the footwell in front of
the rear seat .
• Fasten and wear safety be lts properly
,:;;;,page 264.
• Make sure that children are always properly re-
strained in a child restraint that is appropriate
for their size and ager:::;,
page 291 .
A WARNING
Passengers who are improperly seated on the
rear seat can be seriously injured in a crash.
- Each passenger must always sit on a seat of
their own and properly fasten and wear the
safety belt belonging to that seat .
- Safety belts only offer max imum p rotection
when the seatback is securely latched in the
upr ight position and the safety be lts are
prope rly pos itioned on the body. By not sit-
t ing upright, a rea r seat passenger increases
the risk of personal inj ury from improperly
posit ioned safety belts !
- Always adjust the head rest raint properly so
that it can g ive maximum protection.
Dri vi ng sa fe ty
Proper adjustment of head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraints are an impor-
tant part of your vehicle's occupant restraint sys-
tem and can help to reduce the risk of injuries in
accident situations.
Fig. 220 Head restraint: viewed from t he front
The head rest raints must be correctly adjusted to
achieve the best protection.
• Adjust the head restraints so the upper edge is
as even as possib le with the top of your head. If
that is not possible, try to adjust the head re-
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible . Position* the head restraint as close
as possible to the back of your head.
• If there are passengers in rear seat, fold the
head restraints up on the occupied seats .
Adjusting head restraints
r:::;, page 58.
A WARNING
All seats are equipped with head restraints .
Driving without head restraints or with head
rest raints that are not properly adjusted in-
creases the risk of se rious or fata l neck injury
dramat ical ly. To help reduce the risk of inju ry:
- Always drive with the head restra ints in
place and properly adjusted.
- Every pe rson in the veh icle must have a
properly adjusted head restraint.
- Always make sure each person in the veh icle
properly adjusts the ir head restraint. Adjust
the head restraints so the upper edge is as
even as possible wit h the top of your head.
If that is not poss ible, try to adjust the head
rest raint so that it is as close to this position
as poss ible.
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