
When the occupant’s lower back presses against the seatback during a rear-end collision, the head restraint moves slightly forward and upward to help reduce the risk of whiplash on the seat occupant
Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move. When a locked head restraint is pushed up forcibly, the head restraint inner structure may appear. This does not indicate a problem.

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Seat adjustment
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Adjustment procedure
Rear seatsOn-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
With the steering pad installed on the vehicle,
perform a visual check. If there are any defects as
mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a
new one:
Cuts, minute cracks or ...
Installation
1. Install speed sensor (nc sensor)
(a) Coat the O-ring with ATF.
(b) Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 11 N*m (115 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Make sure to install the same manufacturer's
sensor.
(c) Connect the speed sensor connector.
2. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR (NT SENSOR)
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On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT THROTTLE BODY
Listen to the throttle control motor operating sounds.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
When pressing the accelerator pedal position
sensor lever, listen to the running motor. Make
sure that no friction noise comes from the
motor.
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