3. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, andwhere possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If
not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the
head restraint.
4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the
event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is
located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle
or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion.
Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints (RHR). In the
event of a rear impact the RHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between
the back of the occupants head and the RHR.
The RHRs will automatically return to their normal position following a rear impact. If the RHRs
do not return to their normal position see your authorized dealer immediately.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the
release button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head
restraint.
NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If
either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or
portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Reactive Head
Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
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