Active Head Restraints - Honda 2012 Pilot Owner's Manual

Failure to reinstall, or correctly
reinstall, the head restraints can
result in severe injury during a
crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Third Row Center Seat
When reinstalling a head restraint,
install the cap with the long side
toward the release button. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release buttons.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.

Active Head Restraints

The driver's and front passenger's
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely from
the rear, the occupant properly
secured with the seat belt will be
pushed against the seat-back and the
head restraint will automatically
move forward.
This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant's head.
It also helps protect the occupants
against the likelihood of whiplash
and injuries to the neck and upper
spine.
After a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
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