2006 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 395

Practical hints Resetting activated head restraints Resetting activated head restraints If the active head restraints has been triggered in a rear-end collision, the active head restraints must be reset. Otherwise, the active head restraint cannot offer any additional protection in the event of another rear-end collision. Press reset tool downward until you hear the head restraint release mechanism audibly engage. Pull out reset tool. Firmly press the head restraint cushion back toward the rear head restraint cover until it engages. Warning! Take the reset tool out of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch. Guide reset tool into center of head restraint between head restraint cushion and rear head restraint cover. i For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You will find the reset tool for manually operating the active head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch. G When pushing back the head restraint cushion, take care that your fingers do not become caught between the head restraint cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may lead to injury. ! Take care to avoid damaging the upholstery. Press the reset tool forward in the direction of the arrow. Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second seat. For information on active head restraints, see "Active head restraint" ( page 73). For information on head restraint adjustment, see "Seats" ( page 35). 394