Adjusting the head restraint
Fig. 27 Adjusting the head re-
straints in front.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 44.
Depending on the equipment, all the seats are equipped with head restraints. The
rear middle head restraint is provided only for the middle seat in the rear seat
bench. Therefore, do not install the head restraint at different positions.
The guide rods of the head restraint have notches to engage the head restraint.
Only properly installed head restraints can lock into place at the notches within
the adjustment range. To prevent that installed head restraints can be removed
inadvertently, the adjustment range is limited at the top by a stopper.
Adjusting the height
● Slide the head restraint upward in the direction of the arrow or press and hold
the button ⇒ fig. 27
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to slide it downward ⇒ .
● The head restraint must securely lock into place at a position.
Proper head restraint adjustment
Adjust the head restraint such that the top of the head restraint is in line with the
upper part of your head if possible – but not lower than the eye level. Position the
back of your head always as close as possible to the centre of the head restraint.
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Head restraint adjustment for small people
Slide the head restraint fully down, even if the head is then below the top edge of
the head restraint. In the lowest position, there may be a small gap between the
head restraint and the seat backrest.
Head restraint adjustment for tall people
Slide the head restraint fully upward.
WARNING
Driving or riding with head restraints removed or improperly adjusted increa-
ses the risk of serious or fatal injuries in case of accidents and sudden driving
and braking manoeuvres.
● Always drive with properly installed and adjusted head restraints if per-
sons are sitting in the respective seats.
● Each occupant must have adjusted the head restraint properly according to
his or her body size to reduce the risk of neck injuries in an accident. The up-
per edge of the head restraint should be in line with the upper part of the
head – but not lower than the eye level. The back of the head should be posi-
tioned as close as possible in the centre of the head restraint.
● Never adjust the head restraint while driving.
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Removing and installing a head restraint
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
Depending on the equipment, all the seats are equipped with head restraints.
Removing a head restraint
● Slide the head restraint fully upward ⇒ .
● Press and hold the button ⇒ fig. 27
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and pull the head restraint all the way
out.
Installing a head restraint
● Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and insert
it into the guides of the respective seat backrest.
● Push and hold the button
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and slide the head restraint down.
● Adjust the head restraint according to the correct seated position ⇒ page 48.
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48 Sitting properly and safely
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