WARNING   WARNING:  Fully adjust the head restraint before you sit in or operate your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraint when your vehicle is moving.
WARNING   WARNING:  The head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. An improperly adjusted head restraint may not adequately protect an occupant during an impact from the rear.
WARNING   WARNING:  Install the head restraint properly to help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.

Note:   Adjust the seatback to an upright driving position before adjusting the head restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible. Make sure that you remain comfortable. If you are extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to its highest position.
Front Seat Head Restraint
Rear Seat Headrest
Rear Seat Outboard Head Restraints
Rear Seat Outboard Head Restraint
The head restraints may consist of:
AAn energy absorbing head restraint.
BTwo steel stems.
CGuide sleeve adjust and release button.
DGuide sleeve unlock and remove button.
EFold button.
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
  1. Press and hold button C.
  2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
  1. Press and hold buttons C and D.
  2. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks.
Folding the Head Restraint
Note:   The rear seat outboard head restraints may fold forward for improved visibility.
  1. Press and hold button E.
  1. Pull it back up to reset.
Front Row Center and Rear Seat Center (Crew Cab) Head Restraints
Note:   The SuperCab has rear outboard head restraints that are not removable and are bolted to the back wall.
Your vehicle may be equipped with head restraints that are non-adjustable. The non-adjustable head restraints consist of:
Head Restraints
AAn energy absorbing head restraint.
BTwo steel stems.
CGuide sleeve unlock and remove button.
Removing the Head Restraint
  1. Press and hold buttons C.
  1. Pull up the head restraint.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks.
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints tilt for extra comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the following:
Tilting Head Restraint
  1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving or riding position.
  1. Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted position.
Note:   Do not attempt to force the head restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead, continue tilting it forward until the head restraint releases to the upright position.

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