Correct Head Restraint Position

Warning: In the event of a collision, you want the head restraint to contact your head first, not your neck. Improper positioning can result in serious injury, paralysis, or death.

Warning: All occupants, including the driver, must adjust the headrest to the proper position before operating the vehicle or sitting in the vehicle's seat to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.

In addition to seat belts, head restraints are an important safety feature that, when used properly, can reduce the risk of personal injury (such as whiplash) in a collision.

Head restraints should ideally be positioned 2 inches (5 cm) or less from the rear of the person’s head and never more than 4 inches (10 cm).
Adjust the head restraint, so the height, top of the bulk restraint is at the top of the occupant's head. Doing so will place the thickest portion of the restraint behind the person's head, at ear level.