Seats and Stowage70
Head restraints
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is
at the same level as the upper part of your head.
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
– Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push
the head restraint in the direction of axle of the metal guide
rods, in the direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 47 to the top or to the
bottom.
– Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing the
locking button ⇒ fig. 48 and by pressing with the other hand
the head restraint downwards.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the backrest of the seat as far as
the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 48 and
pull the head restraint out.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the backrest
of the seat far enough until you hear the locking button
engage.
The position of the front, rear outer head restraints and the rear middle
head restraint* is adjustable for height.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occu-
pant. Correctly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer
effective protection for the occupants ⇒ page 143.
WARNING
• The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer
effective protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
• Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head
restraints - risk of injury!
Fig. 47 Adjusting head
restraint
Fig. 48 Removing a
head restraint