Resetting Activated Head Restraints - Mercedes-Benz ML320 Cdi Operator's Manual

Resetting activated head restraints

If the active head restraints have been trig-
gered in a rear-end collision, the active
head restraints must be reset. Otherwise,
the active head restraints cannot offer any
additional protection in the event of anoth-
er rear-end collision.
You can tell that the head restraints have
been activated 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 Light Truck Center.
You will find the reset tool for manually operating
the active 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 Light Truck Center after a
rear-end collision.
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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Be careful not to damage upholstery.
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1 Reset tool
2 Active head restraint
Take the reset tool 1 out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
Resetting activated head restraints
Guide reset tool 1 into the rectangu-
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lar opening of the active head
restraint 2.
Press reset tool 1 downward in direc-
tion of arrow until you hear the head re-
straint release mechanism audibly
disengage.
Pull out reset tool 1.
Firmly press the active head restraint
cushion backward towards the head re-
straint cover in direction of arrow until
it engages.
Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraint for the second front
seat.
After resetting the active head
restraints store the reset tool 1 in the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
For information on active head restraints,
see "Active head restraint" ( page 80).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see "Seats" ( page 43).
Practical hints
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