Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 441)

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Practical hints
Resetting activated head restraints
If the active head restraints have been trig-
gered in an accident, the active head re-
straints must be reset. Otherwise, the
active head restraints cannot offer any ad-
ditional protection in the event of another
rear-end collision.
You can tell that the head restraints have
been triggered 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 the rear of the vehi-
cle until it engages.
̈ Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraints for second head re-
straint.
For information on active head restraints,
see “Active head restraints” (
୴ page 87).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (
୴ page 43).
i 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!
G
For safety reasons, have the active head re-
straints checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end colli-
sion.
Warning!
G
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.
! Be careful not to damage upholstery.