Headrests

A properly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of cervical spine injury in an accident.

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.◄

Front head restraints:

Height adjustment

Depending on the seat type, the head restraint height is adjusted manually or electrically.

Manual adjustment

Up: pull the head restraint up.

Down: press button 1 and push the head restraint down.

Removal:

1. Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
2. Press button 1 and remove the head restraint.

Power adjustment

Front head restraints:

tilt adjustment

Turn the head restraint.

On comfort seats, the distance to the back of the head is adjusted using the shoulder support.

Adjusting the side wings of the head restraint on comfort seats

To prevent your head from drooping when resting, turn the side bolsters forward.

Active front head restraints

Comfort seats are equipped with active head restraints.

In a rear-end collision, this head restraint moves toward the head.

For active head restraints to fully provide their protective function and to avoid endangering yourself and your passengers, observe the following:

► Do not cover the seats and head restraints with seat covers.
► Do not hang anything on the head restraints.

Do not attach any accessories to the seats or head restraints.◄

Rear head restraints: height adjustment

Up: pull the head restraint up.

Down: press button 1 and push the head restraint down.