Ford Mondeo Quiz
Seats

Head Restraints

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Introduction — 9Overview — 6Child safety — 5Seat belts — 4Supplemental Restraint System — 8Keys and Remote Controls — 4MyKey — 9Locks — 3Safety — 4Steering wheel — 6Wipers and washers — 4Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 7Instrument cluster — 4Information Displays — 3Climate control unit — 9Seats — 10Auxiliary power points — 1Storage Compartments — 4Engine Starting and Stopping — 7Unique Driving Characteristics — 1Fuel and Refueling — 7High-voltage battery — 3Transmission — 1Brakes — 5Traction control — 3Electronic Stability Control — 3Parking Aids — 7Cruise control — 4Driver assistance — 21Vehicle Loading — 1Towing — 3Driving tips — 6Roadside assistance in emergencies — 11Fuses — 3Maintenance — 15Vehicle Cleaning — 6Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and specifications — 3Audio system — 8SYNC — 7SYNC 2 — 10Appendices — 3
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WARNINGS

  • Fully adjust the head restraint before sitting in or driving the vehicle. This reduces the risk of neck injury in a collision. Do not adjust the head restraint while driving.
  • Raise the rear head restraints when passengers are seated in the rear seats.
  • Always remove the head restraint from a rear seat on which a forward-facing child seat is installed.

Appuie-tête de siège avant
Front seat head restraint

Appuie-tête de siège arrière central
Rear center seat head restraint

Appuie-tête de sièges arrière extérieurs
Outboard rear seat head restraints

The head restraints consist of:

  1. an energy-absorbing head restraint
  2. two steel posts
  3. a guide sleeve adjustment and release button
  4. a guide sleeve release and removal button
  5. Fold-down button (rear center seat only)

Adjusting the head restraint

Adjust the head restraint so that its top is level with the top of your head.

Raising the head restraint

Pull the head restraint upward.

Lowering the head restraint

  1. Press and hold button C.
  2. Push the head restraint downward.

Removing the head restraint

  1. Pull the head restraint upward until it reaches its highest position.
  2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
  3. Pull the head restraint upward.

Folding down the head restraint

Note: The rear center seat head restraint can be folded forward to improve visibility. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a dog guard, make sure the center fold-down head restraint is in the upright position before installing the dog guard. See Loading the Vehicle (page 214).

  1. Press and hold button E.
  2. Pull it back into position.

Installing the head restraint

Align the steel posts with the guide sleeves and push the head restraint downward until it locks.

Tilting the head restraints

The front head restraints can be tilted forward for added comfort. To tilt the head restraint, follow this procedure:

Inclinaison des appuie-tête

  1. Set the seatback to the upright driving position.
  2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head until it reaches the desired position.

Once the head restraint has reached its maximum forward tilt position, pivot it again to release it back to the upright, non-tilted position.

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