Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Adjusting the head restraint height(second and third row of seats) - Adjusting the head restraints - Seats - Seats, steering wheel and mirrors - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Adjusting the head restraint height(second and third row of seats)

Outer seat head restraints in the second row of

Outer seat head restraints in the second row of seats

Outer seat head restraints in the third row of seats

Outer seat head restraints in the third row of seats

► If the head restraint is fully lowered, it is necessary to press release catch 1.
► To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position.
► To lower: press release catch 1 and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint angle

Adjust the head restraints so that they are as close as possible to your head.

You can adjust the two outer head restraints in the second row of seats and the head restraints in the third row of seats.

Outer seat head restraints in the second row of

Outer seat head restraints in the second row of seats

Outer seat head restraints in the third row of seats

Outer seat head restraints in the third row of seats

► Using both hands, reach backwards and grasp the sides of the head restraint.
► Pull the lower edge of the head restraint forwards or backwards until it is in the desired position.

Removing and installing rear head restraints

WARNING Occupants should only travel sitting on seats 
Occupants should only travel sitting on seats which have the head restraints installed. In the event of an accident, this reduces the risk of injury for passengers seated in the rear compartment.

Second row of seats: if you wish to remove/install the outer seat head restraints, you must fold the respective seat backrest forwards.

Third row of seats: if you wish to remove/install the head restraints, you must fold the respective seat backrest forwards.

Outer seat head restraints in the second row of

Outer seat head restraints in the second row of seats

Outer seat head restraints in the third row of seats

Outer seat head restraints in the third row of seats

► To remove: pull the head restraint up to the stop.
► Press release catch 1 and pull the head restraint out of the guides.
► Second row of seats: fold back the seat backrest until it engages.

Third row of seats: fold the seat up or down.

► To re-install: insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.
► Push the head restraint down until you hear it engage in position.
► Second row of seats: fold back the seat backrest until it engages.
Third row of seats: fold the seat up or down.

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