Honda Civic Owners Manual: Removing and Reinstalling the Front Head Restraints
Front head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in position.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
Adjusting the Front Head Restraints
Front head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rearimpact
crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of th ...
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on
their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in
their
seats, with their feet ...
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Honda Civic Owners Manual. With Little Chance of a Collision
The CMBSTM may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead of you, or
when there is no vehicle ahead. Some examples of this are:
When Passing
Your vehicle approaches another vehicle ahead of you and you change lanes to
pass.
At an intersection
Your vehicle approaches or pa ...
