Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 402)

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Practical hints
Resetting activated head restraints
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Resetting activated head restraints
If the active head restraint have been trig-
gered in an accident, the head restraints
must be reset. Otherwise, active head re-
straint cannot offer any additional protec-
tion in the event of another rear-end
collision.
You can tell that the head restraints have
been activated when they have been
moved forward and cannot be adjusted.
̈ Take the reset tool out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
̈ Guide reset tool into center of head re-
straint between head restraint cushion
and rear head restraint cover.
̈ Press reset tool forward in direction of
arrow.
̈ Press reset tool downward until you
hear the head restraint release
mechanism audibly engage.
̈ Pull out reset tool.
̈ Firmly press head restraint cushion
backward towards rear head restraint
cover until it engages.
̈ Repeat this procedure for second head
restraint.
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (
୴ page 41).
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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 head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz vehicle
literature pouch.
Warning!
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For safety reasons, have the active head re-
straints checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end colli-
sion.
! Be careful not to damage upholstery.
Warning!
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When pushing back the head restraint cush-
ion, take care that your fingers do not be-
come caught between the head restraint
cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may
lead to injury.