2009 Nissan cube Owner's Manual - Page 23

. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint function. The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant's head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries. SSS0969 SSS0508 Removal and attachment To remove the head restraint or headrest, push 1 and hold the lock knob * and pull the head restraint/headrest up. To attach the head restraint/headrest, push and 1 hold the lock knob * and insert the head restraint/headrest stalks into the holes. If the head restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Reinstall the head restraint/ headrest when the head restraint/headrest does not need to be removed. Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most. Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original positions. Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as described in this section. FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING . Always adjust the head restraints properly as specified in this section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the Active Head Restraint. Active Head Restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any accident. . Safety - Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7