2006 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 435

Practical hints Resetting activated head restraints Resetting activated head restraints If the active head restraints have been triggered in a rear-end collision, the active head restraints must be reset. Otherwise, the active head restraints cannot offer any additional protection in the event of another rear-end collision. Press the reset tool 3 downward until you hear the active head restraint release mechanism audibly engage. Pull out reset tool 3. Firmly press the head restraint cushion 1 back toward the rear head restraint cover 2 until it engages. Warning! 1 Head restraint cushion 2 Head restraint cover 3 Reset tool 4 Hole Take the reset tool 3 out of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch. Guide reset tool 3 into the hole 4 between the rear head restraint cover 2 and the head restraint cushion 1. 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. Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second seat. For information on active head restraints, see "Active head restraints" ( page 73). For information on head restraint adjustment, see "Seats" ( page 37). ! Be careful not to damage upholstery. 434