Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Seat Head Restraint Positions

Head restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-impact crash injuries when the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint. The tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the center height of the restraint.

To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while pressing the release button.
WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.

Detail
In order for the head restraint system to work properly:
  • Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.
  • Do not place any objects between an occupant and the seat-back.
  • Install each restraint in its proper location.

Changing the Second Row*/Third Row Center Seat Head Restraint Position

A passenger sitting in the second row* and third row center seating position should adjust the height of their head restraint to an appropriate position before the vehicle begins moving.

To raise the head restraint:

Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint:

Push it down while pressing the right release button.

Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

Except third row outer seat head restraints

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.


Front and second row outer seat head restraints
To remove a head restraint:

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then, push the release button and pull the restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in position.


Second row/third row center seat head restraint
To remove a head restraint:

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release buttons which are located on the both legs at the same time, and pull the restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height while pressing the right release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in position.

WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

Detail
To remove and install the front head restraint, recline the seat-back slightly forward as the space between the ceiling and the seat-back is limited.

Folding Down the Third Row Outer Head Restraint

A passenger in the third row seating position should put the head restraint in the upright position before the vehicle begins moving.


To fold down the head restraint:

Pull the strap.


To put the head restraint back in the upright position:

Pull up the head restraint and push rearward until it latches.

* Not available on all models

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