2007 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 366
2007 Mercedes C-Class Manual
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Practical hints Resetting activated head restraints Resetting activated head restraints Resetting activated head restraints Warning! If the active head restraints have 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. You can tell that the head restraints have been triggered when they have been moved forward and cannot be adjusted. Guide reset tool 3 into the hole 4 between the rear head restraint cover 2 and the head restraint cushion 1. 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. ! Be careful not to damage upholstery. Press the reset tool 3 forward in direction of the arrow. Press the reset tool 3 downward until you hear the 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. Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second front seat. 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. Warning! G For safety reasons, have the active head restraints checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end collision. 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. For information on active head restraints, see "Active head restraint" ( page 73). For information on head restraint adjustment, see "Seats" ( page 34). 365