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Head Restraints
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:
The head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the head restraint properly could reduce its effectiveness during certain impacts.
WARNING:
Adjust the head restraints for all passengers before you drive your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraints when your vehicle is moving. |
Note:
Adjust the seat backrest 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 Adjustable Head Restraint (If Equipped)
The head restraints consist of: A An energy absorbing head restraint.B Two steel stems.C Guide sleeve adjust and release button.D Guide sleeve unlock and remove button. |
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
- Press and hold button C.
- Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
- Press and hold buttons C and D.
- 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.
Front Row Center, Outboard (Crew Cab), and Rear Seat Center (Crew Cab) Head Restraints
Note:
The SuperCab has rear outermost head restraints that you cannot remove and are bolted to the back wall.
Your vehicle may have head restraints that are non-adjustable. The non-adjustable head restraints consist of:
| AAn energy absorbing head restraint. B Two steel stems.C Guide sleeve unlock and remove button. |
Removing the Head Restraint
- Press and hold the C buttons.
- 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:
- Adjust the seat backrest to an upright driving or riding position.
- Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head to the preferred 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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