Warning: All occupants (including the driver)
must adjust the headrest to the proper position (see the diagram and description of proper
alignment below) before operating the vehicle or sitting in the vehicles’ seats. In the
event of a crash, improper positioning can result in serious injury, paralysis, or
death.
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. If the
head restraints are not correctly adjusted, the risk of injury increases.
Adjust the head restraint so the height of the
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.
Adjust the head restraint so the distance of the restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle has an adjustable head restraint for each seating position, with the
exception of the rear center seat.
Front Head Restraints
Note: The position of the front seat
head restraints can only be adjusted using the Pilot Panel. See Using the Pilot Panel.
Note: The
headrest movement feature is not available in all the models/trims.
Rear Head Restraints
Warning: A rear head restraint set to its
lowest position is intended to provide maximum visibility out of the rear window
when that seat is unoccupied. When the rear seat is occupied, the lowest headrest
position may not provide adequate head and neck support in the event of a collision,
and should be adjusted accordingly to fit the seat occupant.
For an occupied rear seat, move the restraint upward to at least the first locked position. Make sure the head restraint is in a locked position during height adjustment.
Press the button on the side of the base to lower the headrest. To raise it, slide freely until it reaches last lock position. If the headrest is in last lock position, press the button to raise or lower it.
Note: The rear center head restraint is not
adjustable, only removable.
Removing a Head Restraint
Warning: The absence of a properly adjusted head restraint increases the risk of serious injury or fatality in the event of a collision.
Warning: Remove the head restraint from the vehicle seat when installing a child safety seat, (with the exception of booster seats), to ensure that the upper tether strap securely holds the child safety seat in place.
To remove a head restraint, press the button at the base of the head restraint, and pull up until the head restraint completely slides out.
Reinstalling a Head Restraint
Warning: Any head restraint that has been removed must be reinstalled to properly protect vehicle occupants.
To reinstall a head restraint, locate the head restraint bars into the head restraint locating holes and push the head restraint down until a positive lock occurs. To further lower the head restraint, push the button on the base of the head restraint and push the restraint to the desired position.
