Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 99)

Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints manually
Adjusting the head restraint height
! The head restraints must only be removed
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.
X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X
To lower: press release catch : in the
direction of the arrow and push the head
restraint down to the desired position.
Adjusting the fore/aft position of the
head restraint
With this function you can adjust the distance
between the head restraint and the back of
the seat occupant's head.
X To adjust forwards: pull the head restraint
forwards in the direction of the arrow until
it engages.
There are several notches.
X To adjust rearwards: press and hold the
release button : and push the head
restraint back.
X When the head restraint is in the desired
position, release the button and make sure
that the head restraint is engaged in
position.
Adjusting the head restraints
electrically
X To adjust the head restraint height: slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
(
Y
page 96) up or down in the direction of
the arrow.
Rear seat head restraints
G WARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
G WARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it
is as close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the back
of the head at eye level. This will reduce the
potential for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move
the respective head restraint up from the
lowest non-use position and have the
occupant adjust the head restraint properly.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints installed when the rear seats are
occupied. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
Seats
97
Seats,
steering
wheel
and
mirrors
Z