Headrest Angle
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Tuned
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Headrest Angle
Is it just me or are the headrests at too much of a forward angle? I've pulled them all the way forward to reset several times and adjusted it taller for proper seated head height, but it's still uncomfortably protruding forward and feel like I can't really sit back in my seat all the way. Similar design as my F-150 but at least those went back a couple more notches
Any tricks to further adjust besides turning them around 180?
Any tricks to further adjust besides turning them around 180?
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You can't turn them backwards because if you get hit from behind your knock will snap back due to the ratchet. Try adjusting your seat height, seat angle, seat back angle, headrest height and angle. When you pull it all the way forward and release it should go to the furthest back position. Then adjust your seat and then adjust the head rest last by pulling it forward to where it just to the rear of your head.
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Tuned
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Yeah figured there might not be much more to it but dial in the seat position really good. If only it went back another notch or 2. Thanks for replying
You can't turn them backwards because if you get hit from behind your knock will snap back due to the ratchet. Try adjusting your seat height, seat angle, seat back angle, headrest height and angle. When you pull it all the way forward and release it should go to the furthest back position. Then adjust your seat and then adjust the head rest last by pulling it forward to where it just to the rear of your head.
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I agree that the head rests are too far forward even in the extreme back position !!
I like to drive in a fairly straight up position, but have found if I recline the seat back a bit it helped with the head rest being too far forward.
I like to drive in a fairly straight up position, but have found if I recline the seat back a bit it helped with the head rest being too far forward.
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Same here, and same outcome. The whole headrest angle thing is just odd to me
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Having traveled alot, driving tons of rentals... I can tell you this is pretty standard with cars now. Not sure what their intentions were, but I've done the same as others and learned to recline the seat a bit.
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Yeah good point. I traveled about 20% of the time the past couple years when I was in supply chain, and now that you mention it...
It's like T-shirt sizes these days. I've been wearing an XL since I was 14 and it's been the same basic shape ever since, but now all of the sudden they're longer and skinnier. I guess they started making people a different shape or something. Damn millennials, haha
It's like T-shirt sizes these days. I've been wearing an XL since I was 14 and it's been the same basic shape ever since, but now all of the sudden they're longer and skinnier. I guess they started making people a different shape or something. Damn millennials, haha
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Is it just me or are the headrests at too much of a forward angle? I've pulled them all the way forward to reset several times and adjusted it taller for proper seated head height, but it's still uncomfortably protruding forward and feel like I can't really sit back in my seat all the way. Similar design as my F-150 but at least those went back a couple more notches
Any tricks to further adjust besides turning them around 180?
Any tricks to further adjust besides turning them around 180?
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Same here sitting straight up the headrest is in my way so I have to lean my seat back so its not uncomfortable
Tuned
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Here is a technical article on the Federal requirement.
http://www.mgaresearch.com/wp-conten...02awebinar.pdf
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You are correct about the rear impact requirements driving headrest design during seat development, FMVSS 202a is the standard the auto companies must meet during development.
Here is a technical article on the Federal requirement.
http://www.mgaresearch.com/wp-conten...02awebinar.pdf
Here is a technical article on the Federal requirement.
http://www.mgaresearch.com/wp-conten...02awebinar.pdf
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You are correct about the rear impact requirements driving headrest design during seat development, FMVSS 202a is the standard the auto companies must meet during development.
Here is a technical article on the Federal requirement.
http://www.mgaresearch.com/wp-conten...02awebinar.pdf
Here is a technical article on the Federal requirement.
http://www.mgaresearch.com/wp-conten...02awebinar.pdf