2008 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 82

Safety and Security Occupant safety Active head restraints The active head restraints offer the driver's and front passenger increased protection from whiplash type injuries. In the event of a rear-end collision, the active head restraints on the driver's and front passenger's seats are designed to move forward in the direction of travel, providing the head with increased support earlier on in the collision sequence. The active head restraints move forward whether the seat is occupied or not. Warning! For information on resetting the activated active head restraints, see "Resetting activated head restraints" ( page 401). You cannot remove the active head restraint on the driver's and front passenger's seat. For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! Warning! G For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraints so that it is as close to the head as possible and 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. G G Do not attach any objects (e.g. hangers) to the head restraint posts. Otherwise, the active head restraints may not be able to function properly or offer the intended degree of protection in the event of a collision. Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent the activation of active head restraint. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability. For information on head restraint adjustment, see "Seats" ( page 41). 81