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Safe driving
Correct adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of
passengers protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in
most accident situations.
Adjust the head restraint properly in order to achieve maximum
protection.
– Adjust the head restraint so that the top is at the same level as
the top of your head or as close as possible to the same level as
the top of your head, at least at eye level
Adjusting the head restraints ⇒ page 101.
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Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe injuries.
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Incorrectly adjusted head restraints could result in death in the event of
a collision or accident.
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Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injury
during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
Fig. 3 Properly adjusted
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head restraint viewed
The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the
from the front
passenger's height.
Fig. 4 Properly adjusted
head restraint viewed
from the side
WARNING
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