Seat Leon >> Removing or adjusting head restraints

The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and down.

Fig. 89 Adjusting and

Fig. 89 Adjusting and removing the head restraints

Adjusting height (front seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head restraint downwards.
– Make sure that it engages securely into position.

Adjusting height (rear seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head restraint downwards.
– Make sure that the head restraint engages securely in one of its positions.

Angle adjustment (front seats)
– Press the head restraint forward or back to the required position.

Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button  fig. 89 (arrow).
– Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing the button.

Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint into the guides on the rear backrest.
– Push head restraint down.
– Adjust the head restraint to suit body size.

WARNING

• Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.
• Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there is a risk of serious injury.
• After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for height to achieve optimal protection.
• Please observe the safety warnings “Correct adjustment of head restraints”.

    Correct adjustment of head restraints
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