Audi A4: Head restraints

General information

Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints

Fig. 61 Correctly-adjusted head restraint

Make sure that:

• The upper edge of the head restraint is as even as possible with the top of your head
• The head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head
• The head restraints in any occupied rear seats are all the way up

WARNING

• There is one head restraint for each seat. All vehicle occupants must adjust the head restraint correctly before every trip. Having head restraints that are not adjusted correctly or not installed in the vehicle increases the risk of a neck injury during sudden or unexpected driving or braking maneuvers or in a collision.
• Only remove the rear seat head restraints if it is necessary to install a child safety seat. Stow the removed head restraints securely, for example in the luggage compartment. Reinstall the head restraints immediately once the child safety seat has been removed. Driving without head restraints increases the risk of serious neck injuries.

Front head restraints

Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints

Fig. 62 Front seat: adjusting the head restraint

The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

Adjusting the head restraints

• To adjust the head restraint upward or forward, slide it until it locks into place.
• To adjust the head restraint downward or backward, press the button on the side and slide the head restraint. Release the button and slide the head restraint farther until it locks into place.

Rear head restraints

Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints

Fig. 63 Rear seat: adjusting or removing the head restraint

Adjusting the head restraints

• To adjust the head restraint upward, slide it until it locks into place.
• To adjust the head restraint downward, press the button (2) and slide the head restraint. Release the button and slide the head restraint farther until it locks into place.

Removing the head restraints

Applies to: vehicles with removable head restraints

• Fold the backrest forward slightly.
• Move the head restraint upward all the way.
• Insert a suitable object, such as the extended vehicle key or mechanical key, into the release point (1) on the inside or outside of the base.
• Press the button (2) and pull the head restraint out of the backrest.

Installing the head restraints

• Fold the backrest forward slightly.
• Slide the posts on the head restraint down into the guides until the posts click into place.
• Press the button (2) and slide the head restraint all the way down. It should not be possible to remove the head restraint from the backrest without pressing the button.

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