Head Restraint

The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with headrests for occupant safety and comfort.

The headrest provides comfort for the driver and front passenger, and also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a rear-end collision.

For maximum effectiveness in the event of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so that the center of the headrest is at the same height as the center of gravity of the occupant's head.

Generally, the center of gravity of most people's head is approximately at the height of the top of their eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as close to the head as possible. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.

WARNING - Headrest Removal/Adjustment

• Do not drive the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests may provide critical neck and head support in a crash.
• Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is moving. The driver may lose control of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing may damage the headrest.

Up and Down Height Adjustment

To raise the head restraint, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the head restraint, press and hold the lock button (2) on the head restraint support and lower the head restraint to the desired position (3).

Forward and Backward Adjustment

The headrest can be adjusted forward to 4 different positions by pulling the headrest forward to the desired position.

To adjust the headrest to the rearmost position, pull the headrest fully forward to the farthest position and release it.

Adjust the headrest so that it properly supports the head and neck.

✽ NOTICE

If the seatback is folded forward with the headrest and seat cushion raised, the headrest may contact the sun visor or other parts of the vehicle.

Removal and Installation

To remove the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback (2) using the recline switch (1).

2. Raise the head restraint as far as possible.

3. Press the headrest lock button (3) and pull the headrest up (4).

WARNING - Headrest Removal

NEVER allow anyone to sit in a seat with the headrest removed. Headrests may provide critical neck and head support in a crash.

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Insert the head restraint posts (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1).

2. Recline the seatback (4) using the recline switch (3).

3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate height.

WARNING - Headrest Reinstallation

To reduce the risk of head or neck injury, always check that the headrest is locked in place and correctly adjusted after reinstallation.