Neck-Pro Head Restraints Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The function of the head restraint may be
impaired if you:
attach objects such as coat hangers to the
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head restraints, for example
use head restraint covers
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If you do so, the head restraints cannot fulfill
their intended protective function in the event
of an accident. In addition, objects attached
to the head restraints could endanger other
vehicle occupants. There is an increased risk
of injury.
Do not attach any objects to the head
restraints and do not use head restraint cov-
ers.
Method of operation
NECK-PRO head restraints reduce the likelihood
of head and chest injuries. The NECK-PRO head
restraints on the driver's and front-passenger
seats are moved forwards and upwards in the
event of a rear-end collision of a certain severity.
This provides better head support.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints have been trig-
gered in an accident, you must reset the NECK-
PRO head restraints on the driver's and front-
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passenger seat (
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additional protection will not be available in the
event of another rear-end collision. You can rec-
ognize when NECK-PRO head restraints have
been triggered by the fact that they have moved
forwards and can no longer be adjusted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
NECK-PRO head restraints checked for func-
tionality at a qualified specialist workshop after
a rear-end collision.
Occupant safety
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head
restraints
Do not insert your finger between the upholstery
of the head restraint and the seat. Pay particular
attention while resetting the NECK-PRO head
restraints.
Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint
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cushion forwards in the direction of arrow :.
Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion
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down as far as it will go in the direction of
arrow ;.
Firmly push the NECK-PRO head restraint
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cushion back in the direction of arrow = until
the cushion engages.
Repeat this procedure for the second NECK-
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PRO head restraint.
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Resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints
requires a lot of strength. If you have difficulty
resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints, have
this work carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant
protection system)
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PRE-SAFE informs you of certain critical driving
situations and takes pre-emptive measures to
protect the vehicle occupants.
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PRE-SAFE can take the following measures
independently of each other:
pre-tensioning the driver's and front-
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passenger seatbelt.
closing the side windows.
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