Active Front Head Restraints
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head restraint support |
| 2 | Fabric tape |
| 3 | Headrest movement during rear end collision |
| 4 | Occupant movement during rear end collision |
Both front seats are fitted with mechanical active head restraints that reduce injuries to the spinal column and possible whiplash in the event of a rear collision. The 2 supports of the head restraints inside the seat backrest are joined together with fabric tape. As the seat occupant's back and body weight presses against the fabric tape the head restraint moves upwards and forwards mechanically by means of a pivot point. The movement of the headrest cushions the occupant's head, altering the posture and reducing the relative motion between the body and the head. The head restraint then returns to its original position using a spring return mechanism.