Adjusting the head restraints manually

Adjusting the head restraint height

be removed The head restraints must only be removed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.

- To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

- To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position.
- To lower: press release catch 1 in the direction of the arrow and push the head restraint down to the desired position.

Adjusting the fore/aft position of the head restraint

With this function you can adjust the distance

With this function you can adjust the distance between the head restraint and the back of the seat occupant's head.

- To adjust forwards: pull the head restraint forwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages.
There are several notches.
- To adjust rearwards: press and hold the release button 1 and push the head restraint back.
- When the head restraint is in the desired position, release the button and make sure that the head restraint is engaged in position.

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