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Audi A6 Typ 4G: Head restraints

Front head restraints

Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints

Seats and storage
Fig. 53 Front seat: adjusting the head restraint

Adjust the head restraints so the upper edge is as even as possible with the top of your head. If that is not possible, try to adjust as close to this position as possible. Push the head restraint as close as possible to the back of the head.

  • To move the head restraint up or forward fig. 53, slide it until it locks into place.
  • To move the head restraint down or back, press the button on the side -arrow- and slide the head restraint until it locks into place.

WARNING

  • Always read and follow the applicable warnings.
  • Driving with the head restraints not in the upright position increases the risk of serious injury.

Rear head restraints

Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints

Seats and storage
Fig. 54 Rear seat: adjusting the head restraint

Seats and storage
Fig. 55 Rear seat: removing the head restraint, release point

The rear seat head restraints must be raised to the highest position when passengers ride in the rear seats.

Adjusting the head restraints

  • To move the head restraint up, hold it at the sides with both hands and slide it upward until you feel it click into place.
  • To move the head restraint down, press the button (arrow) fig. 54 and slide the head restraint downward.

Removing the head restraints

  • Move the head restraint upward as far as it can go.
  • Press the release point fig. 55 using the mechanical key and press the button fig. 54. Pull the head restraint out of the backrest at the same time.

Installing the head restraints

  • Slide the posts on the head restraint down into the guides until the posts click into place.
  • Press the button (arrow) fig. 54 and slide the head restraint all the way down. You should not be able to pull the head restraint out of the backrest without pressing the button.

WARNING

  • Always read and follow the applicable warnings.
  • Only remove the rear seat head restraints when necessary in order to install a child seat. Install the head restraint again immediately once the child seat is removed. Driving with the head restraints removed or not in the upright position increases the risk of serious injury.

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