Mercedes-Benz 2009 ML-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Resetting activated head restraints
̄ Resetting activated head restraints
If the active head restraints have been trig-
gered in a rear-end collision, the active
head restraints must be reset. Otherwise,
the active head restraints cannot offer any
additional protection in the event of anoth-
er rear-end collision.
You can tell that the head restraints have
been activated when they have been
moved forward and cannot be adjusted.
1 Reset tool
2 Active head restraint
̈ Take the reset tool 1 out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
̈ Guide reset tool 1 into the rectangu-
lar opening of the active head
restraint 2.
̈ Press reset tool 1 downward in direc-
tion of arrow until you hear the head re-
straint release mechanism audibly
disengage.
̈ Pull out reset tool 1.
̈ Firmly press the active head restraint
cushion backward towards the head re-
straint cover in direction of arrow until
it engages.
̈ Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraint for the second front
seat.
̈ After resetting the active head
restraints store the reset tool 1 in the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
For information on active head restraints,
see “Active head restraint” (
page 80).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (
page 43).
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For your convenience, we recommend that
you have this work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
You will find the reset tool for manually operating
the active head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz
vehicle literature pouch.
Warning! G
For safety reasons, have the active head re-
straints checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center after a
rear-end collision.
Warning! G
When pushing back the head restraint cush-
ion, take care that your fingers do not be-
come caught between the head restraint
cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may
lead to injury.
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Be careful not to damage upholstery.