Land Rover Defender: Head restraints

HEAD RESTRAINTS SAFETY

Head restraints are designed to support the head, not the back of the neck. The head restraint must be positioned correctly to restrain rearward movement of the head in a collision. An incorrectly adjusted head restraint increases the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a collision.

While stationary, adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is above the centerline of the head. An incorrectly adjusted head restraint increases the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a collision.

Do not drive or carry passengers with the head restraints removed from occupied seats. The absence of a correctly adjusted head restraint increases the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.

Never adjust the head restraints while the vehicle is in motion. Doing so could potentially cause a loss of vehicle control and personal injury.

Always store a removed head restraint securely. In the event of an accident, an unsecured object could potentially cause serious injury or death.

Head restraints are fitted to all front and rear seats.

MANUAL FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS

To adjust the manual front head restraints:

1. To raise the head restraint, pull it upward.
2. Press the button on the side of the head restraint to move the head restraint downward. Simultaneously press down on the head restraint.

REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS

Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before operating any features in this section.

To adjust the rear head restraints:

1. To raise the head restraint, pull it upward until it clicks and locks into position.
2. To lower the head restraint, press the button on the stem collar. Simultaneously press down on the head restraint.
3. Press the button on the side of the head restraint to change the angle. Simultaneously move the head restraint to the required position.

Note: The rear head restraint must be in the upright position when the seat is occupied.

REAR HEAD RESTRAINT REMOVAL

The manual rear head restraints can be removed, if required, e.g., to fit larger child seats.

Note: Two people are required to carry out this operation.

To remove a manual rear head restraint, first move it to the fully raised position.

Then:

1. Press the release tag* below the stem collar and simultaneously press the button on the other stem collar.
   *To locate the release tag, press down on the seat material in the area shaded on the illustration.
2. A second person is now required to lift out the head restraint.

Always store a removed head restraint securely. In the event of an accident, an unsecured object could cause serious injury or death.

To refit a head restraint, make sure it is facing in the correct direction. Insert the stems of the head restraint into the stem collars and push the head restraint downward.

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