2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 355

Controls in detail Seats Luxury head restraint* adjusting Warning! Adjusting side cushions: Pull or push side cushions 1 into desired position. Folding head restraints back The rear seat head restraints and the rear seat power head restraints* can be folded backward for increased visibility. G When folding back the side cushions, never reach between the side cushion and the mounting post. You could otherwise be trapped. Adjusting forward or backward: Pull or push head restraint in direction of arrow 2. Rear head restraints Warning! G For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Otherwise, the back of the head will not be supported in the event of a collision. As a result, rear seat occupants could be injured. 1 Switch in the front center console Switch on the ignition ( page 344). Press switch 1 in the front center console briefly. The rear head restraints will fold backward. 1 Head restraint side cushions 2 Adjusting head restraint forward and backward You can individually adjust side cushions 1 of the luxury head restraints. Warning! G Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. 354