Head Restraints - Volkswagen PASSAT 2004 Owner's Manual

Head restraints
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The padded head restraints are adjustable.
Position the head restraints according to the
occupant's height Properly positioned head
restraints. with the use of safety belts. help
to offer effective protection in most acci-
dent situations .
For maximum protection, the upper
edge should be at least at eye level
or higher - see left illustration.
~WARNING
Head restraints are designed to
help reduce injuries in an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle without
the head restraints in place and
properly adjusted.
Height adjustment (arrow 1)
For height adjustment. grasp firmly with
both hands and pull up or down. To push the
front head restraints dow n, press the but-
ton (arrow
2 ).
Removal
Front head restraints
To remove the head restraints, pull the
head restraint upward until it stops. Then
press the button (arrow
2 ).
While doing this,
pull the head restraint upward and remove.
SAFETY FIRST
Rear head restraints
To
remove
the head restraints, fold the
rear backrest slightly forward and pull the
head restraint upward until it stops. Then
press the button (arrow
3 )
on the rod. While
doing this, pull the head restraint upwards
and remove.
Installation
Front head restraints
To
reinstall
, guide the two rods of the
headrest into the guides, press the button
(arrow
2 )
at the same time and push the
headrest down into place.
Rear head restraints
To reinsta ll, push the two rods of the
headrest into the guides and push the head-
rest down into place.
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