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Head restraints

Introduction to the topic

The following section describes the options for adjusting and removing the head restraints.

Always ensure that your sitting position is correct (→ Sitting position, Introduction/General

information).

Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The rear centre head restraint is designed solely for use

with the centre seat on the rear bench seat. Therefore you should not install this head restraint in

any of the other positions.

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 restraint 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 incorrectly adjusted head restraints increases the risk of

severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.

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If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correctly.

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Each vehicle occupant must adjust the head restraint to suit their body size in order to help

reduce the risk of neck injuries 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 possible.

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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 vehicle. This will prevent damage from occurring.

Adjusting the head restraints

Fig. 1 Front head restraint: adjusting.

Fig. 2 Rear head restraint: adjusting.

Adjusting the height of the head restraint

—While pressing the button → Fig. 1 1 or → Fig. 2 1 if necessary, push the head restraint

up or down in the direction of the arrows →

in Introduction to the topic .

The head restraint must engage securely into position.

Removing and installing the head restraints

Fig. 1 Front head restraint: removing.

Fig. 2 Rear head restraint: removing.

Removing the front head restraints

—Lower the head restraint if necessary →

in Introduction to the topic .

—To release the head restraint, slide a flat object such as a plastic card between the backrest

cover and the caps on the head restraint guide pins → Fig. 1 1 while a second person pulls

the head restraint out fully.

Fitting the front head restraints

—Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the

guides of the corresponding seat backrest.

—Push the head restraint down until the guide pins click into place.

—Adjust the head restraint so a correct sitting position can be assumed.

Removing the rear head restraints

—Release the rear bench seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards.

—Push the head restraint all the way up →

in Introduction to the topic .

—Press button → Fig. 2 1 on the head restraint guide.

—At the same time, press button 2 while a second person pulls the head restraint out fully.

—Fold back the rear bench seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.

Fitting the rear head restraints

—Release the rear bench seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards.

—Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the

guides of the corresponding seat backrest.

—Press and hold the button → Fig. 2 2 and push down the head restraint.

—Fold back the rear bench seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.

—Adjust the head restraint so a correct sitting position can be assumed.

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