Resetting Activated Head Restraints - Mercedes-Benz 2007 E 320 BLUETEC 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.
You can tell that the head restraints have
been triggered when they have been
moved forward and cannot be adjusted.
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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.
Warning!
For safety reasons, have the active head re-
straints checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end colli-
sion.
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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.
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Take the reset tool out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
Guide reset tool into center of head re-
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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.
Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraints for second head re-
straint.
For information on active head restraints,
see "Active head restraints" ( page 87).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see "Seats" ( page 43).