2009 PONTIAC VIBE headrest

Head Restraints
The front seats have adjustable
head restraints. The rear seats have
adjustable headrests in all seating
positions.
{CAUTION
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/spinal
injury in a crash. Do not drive until
the head restraints for all
occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant’s
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Pull the head restraint up to
raise it.To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of
the seatback, and push the
restraint down.
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Push down on the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
The head restraints are not
designed to be removed.
Always raise the rear center head
rest at least one position when there
is a passenger seated there.
Active Head Restraint System
The vehicle has an active head
restraint system in the front seating
positions. These automatically tilt
forward to reduce the risk of
neck injury if the vehicle is hit
from behind.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
You can fold either side of the
seatback down. The rear right side
seatback can also be used as a
temporary table while the vehicle is
stopped.
{CAUTION
A rear seatback folded forward, or
any other object contacting or
pressing the front seatback may
affect the proper functioning of the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System on
page 1-28.
To fold either seatback down:
1. Move the front seat forward and
the seatback to the upright
position.
2. Move the headrests all the
way down.3. Pull up on the lock release knob,
located on the top outboard side
of the seatback.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with
the safety belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the
safety belts and return them to
their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.
4. Fold the seatback down.
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2. If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the top tether
be attached, attach and tighten
the top tether to the top tether
anchor, if equipped. Refer to the
child restraint instructions and the
following steps:
2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
2.2. If the vehicle has a cargo
mat, you may need to fold
it back to access the
top tether anchors.
2.3. Open the top tether anchor
cover to expose the anchor.2.4. Route, attach, and tighten
the top tether according
to the child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:
If the position you are using
does not have a headrest
or head restraint and
you are using a single
tether, route the tether
over the seatback.If the position you are using
does not have a headrest
or head restraint and
you are using a dual tether,
route the tether over the
seatback.
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If the position you are using
has an adjustable headrest
or head restraint and
you are using a dual tether,
route the tether around
the headrest or head
restraint.If the position you are using
has an adjustable headrest
or head restraint and you are
using a single tether, raise
the headrest or head
restraint and route the tether
under the headrest or head
restraint and in between the
headrest or head restraint
posts.
3. Push and pull the child restraint
in different directions to be sure
it is secure.
Replacing LATCH
System Parts After a
Crash
{CAUTION
A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
secure the child restraint, resulting
in serious injury or even death in
a crash. To help make sure the
LATCH system is working
properly after a crash, see your
dealer/retailer to have the system
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as
possible.
If the vehicle has the LATCH
system and it was being used during
a crash, new LATCH system
parts may be needed.
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