Nissan Ariya: Head restraints/headrests

• Basic information
• Adjustable head restraint/headrest components
• Adjust

Basic information

WARNING

Head restraint/headrest supplement the other vehicle safety systems.

This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraint/headrest.

Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.

Indicates the seating position is equipped with a headrest.

+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a head restraint or headrest.

• Your vehicle is equipped with a head restraint/headrest that may be integrated, adjustable or non-adjustable.
• Adjustable head restraints/headrests have multiple notches along the stalk to lock them in a desired adjustment position.
• The non-adjustable head restraints/ headrests have a single locking notch to secure them to the seat frame.
• Proper Adjustment:
  • For the adjustable type, align the head restraint/headrest so the center of your ear is approximately level with the center of the head restraint/headrest.
  • If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.
• If the head restraint/headrest has been removed, ensure that it is reinstalled and locked in place before riding in that designated seating position.

Adjustable head restraint/headrest components

1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Multiple notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks

Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest components

1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Single notch
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks

Remove

Use the following procedure to remove the head restraint/headrest.

1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint/headrest from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint/headrest properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating position.

Install

1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint/headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notch 1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob 2.

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint/headrest down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint/ headrest before an occupant uses the seating position.

Adjust

Adjust

For adjustable head restraint/headrest

Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears.

If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.

For non-adjustable head restraint/ headrest

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

Raise

To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

Lower

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint/headrest down.

Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.

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