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Safety Features of Your Vehicle

Head Restraint

In this manual: Safety Features of Your Vehicle
Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Safety Features of Your Vehicle — 60Vehicle Specifications — 251Driving Your Vehicle — 120What to Do in an Emergency — 33Maintenance — 78Specifications and Consumer Information — 1
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The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with headrests for occupant safety and comfort.

In addition to providing comfort for the driver and front passenger, the headrest also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a collision.

WARNING

  • For maximum effectiveness in an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so that the center of the headrest is level with the center of gravity of the occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most people's heads is at the height of the top of their eyes. Also adjust the headrest as close to the head as possible. For this reason, using a cushion that keeps the body away from the seatback is not recommended.
  • Do not drive the vehicle with the headrests removed, as this may result in serious injury to occupants in the event of an accident. Headrests can provide protection against neck injury when properly adjusted.
  • Do not adjust the driver's seat headrest while the vehicle is in motion.

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