2012 Lincoln MKZ Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 124

Seating and Safety Restraints To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 2. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. To remove the center head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. 2. Insert and push a tool, such as a large paper clip, into the pin hole located on the side of the guide sleeve and press the adjust/release button, then pull the head restraint upward. 3. Store the head restraint in a secure location, such as the trunk of the vehicle. To reinstall the center head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. 124 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)