Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of occupant protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in most accident situations.

Fig. 87 Viewed from in front: Properly adjusted head restraints and proper belt adjustment

Fig. 88 Viewed from side: Properly adjusted head restraints and proper belt adjustment

– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge 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 and, as a very minimum at eye level  fig. 87 and  fig. 88.

Adjusting the head restraints.

WARNING

• Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted increases the risk of severe injuries.
• Improperly adjusted head restraints could lead to death in the event of a collision or accident.
• Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injury during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
• The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the occupant's size.