Mercedes-Benz 2006 C-Class - Manual (Page 395)

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Practical hints
Resetting activated head restraints
Resetting activated head restraints
If the active head restraints has been trig-
gered in a rear-end collision, the active
head restraints must be reset. Otherwise,
the active head restraint cannot offer any
additional protection in the event of anoth-
er rear-end collision.
̈ 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 the reset tool forward in the di-
rection of the arrow.
̈ Press reset tool downward until you
hear the head restraint release
mechanism audibly engage.
̈ Pull out reset tool.
̈ Firmly press the head restraint cushion
back toward the rear head restraint
cover until it engages.
̈ Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraint for the second seat.
For information on active head restraints,
see “Active head restraint” (
୴ page 73).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (
୴ page 35).
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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 active head restraints in
the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
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Take care to avoid damaging the uphol-
stery.
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.