Resetting Activated Head Restraints - Mercedes-Benz 2006 E 320 CDI Operator's Manual

Practical hints

Resetting activated head restraints

If the active head restraints have been trig-
gered in an accident, the active head re-
straints must be reset. Otherwise, the
active head restraints cannot offer any ad-
ditional protection in the event of another
rear-end collision.
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For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You will find the reset tool for manually
operating the head restraints in the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
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Take the reset tool out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
Guide reset tool into center of head re-
straint between head restraint cushion
and rear head restraint cover.
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Be careful not to damage upholstery.
Press reset tool forward in direction of
arrow.
Press reset tool downward until you
hear the head restraint release
mechanism audibly engage.
Pull out reset tool.
Firmly press head restraint cushion
backward towards the rear of the vehi-
cle until it engages.
Warning!
When pushing back the head restraint cush-
ion, take care that your fingers do not be-
come caught between the head restraint
cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may
lead to injury.
Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraints for second head re-
straint.
For information on active head restraints,
see "Active head restraints" ( page 77).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see "Seats" ( page 42).
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