Rear seat head restraints

For safety reasons, always drive with the rear WARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.

For your protection, drive only with properly WARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height

- If the head restraint is fully lowered, it is

- If the head restraint is fully lowered, it is necessary to press release catch 1.
- To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position.
- To lower: press release catch 1 and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint angle

Adjust the head restraints so that they are as close as possible to your head.

You can only adjust the two outer head restraints.

- Using both hands, reach backwards and

- Using both hands, reach backwards and grasp the sides of the head restraint.
- Pull the lower edge of the head restraint forwards or backwards until it is in the desired position.

Removing and installing the rear seat head restraints

- To remove: pull the head restraint up to

- To remove: pull the head restraint up to the stop.
- Press release catch 1 and pull the head restraint out of the guides.
- To re-install: insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.
- Push the head restraint down until you hear it engage in position.

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