Active Head Restraint (If Equipped) - Subaru 2005 Impreza Owner's Manual

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Active head restraint (if equipped)

The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with ac-
tive head restraints. They automatically tilt forward
slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear,
decreasing the amount of rearward head movement
and thus reducing the risk of whiplash. For maximum
effectiveness the head restraint should be adjust so
that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top
of the occupant's ears.
Each active head restraint is effective only
when its height is properly adjusted and the
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user sits in the correct position on the seat.
Each active head restraint is designed to
work only once. If your vehicle is involved in a
rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU
dealer inspect the active head restraints.
The active head restraints may not operate in
the event the vehicle experiences only a slight
impact in the rear.
The active head restraints may be damaged if
they are pushed hard from behind or subjected
to shock. As a result, they may not function if
the vehicle suffers a rear impact.
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