2010 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 107

04 Interior Front seats Adjusting the front seat head restraints The head restraints should be put in the upper or lower position according to the height of the occupant of the seat. WARNING After adjusting the head restraint, be sure that it is securely locked in the new position by pressing and/or pulling it. Removing a head restraint The front seat head restraints can be removed, for example, when cleaning the upholstery or if the front passenger's seat backrest is folded down to accommodate a long load. To do so: 04 1. Release the head restraint by pressing the release button underneath its left side, at the base of the support. 2. While holding in the release button, press the locking button at the base of the head restraint's right support with a screw driver, etc., and lift the head restraint until it can be removed completely. The front seat head restraints are designed so that they can be adjusted to two different height positions. NOTE The upper edge of the head restraint should be at least on a level with the upper-most point of the seat occupant's ear (see illustration). To raise or lower a head restraint: • • When the vehicle leaves the factory, the front seat head restraints will be in the lower position. It is advisable to have the head restraints in the lower position if you wish to fold down the seat's backrest. Raising or lowering a head restraint 1. Release the head restraint by pressing the button underneath its left side, at the base of the support (see the illustration). 2. Move the head restraint until it clicks (locks) into the upper or lower position. `` 107