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Head restraints

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Head restraints are provided for all seats. Adjusting the head restraints Front and second seats

1. Up Pull the head restraints up.

2. Down Push the head restraint down while pushing the lock release button.

Folding the head restraints Second seats (vehicles without third row seats)

1. To use
2. To fold

Third seats (vehicles with third row seats)

1. To use
2. To fold

Removing the head restraints (except third row seats)

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.

Installing the head restraints (except third row seats)

Align the head restraint with the installation holes and push it down to the lock position.

Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

Adjusting the second center seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

CAUTION Head restraint precautions Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. • Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. • Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. • After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are locked in position.

• Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.