2005 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 103

Controls in detail Seats Installing front seat head restraints Press switch 1 upwards and hold for about five seconds. Push head restraint down until it engages. Adjust head restraint to desired position ( page 38). Rear seat head restraints Head restraint height (rear outer seats) i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible. Warning! G For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Warning! G 1 Release button Raising: Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward. If the head restraint is fully retracted, push release button 1 and pull the head restraint out. Lowering: To lower the head restraint, push release button 1 and push down on the head restraint. For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. 101