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Evil Headrests

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Launch Vehicle, Nov 20, 2010.

  1. Launch Vehicle

    Launch Vehicle Junior Member

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    Folks, I like my headrests low. Always have. But for some reason, the headrests on both sides of my 2010 Prius won't stay put. I keep pushing them down, but mysteriously - when no one is watching them - the little rascals sneak their way back up - clear to the stops.

    Anyone else have this problem?

    Is it them - or should I look into reshaping the back of my head?:frusty:
     
    #1 Launch Vehicle, Nov 20, 2010
  2. SW03ES

    SW03ES Senior Member

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    When you push back in the seat they creep up.

    Its an unfortunate tradeoff for more active and effective head restraints...newer head restraints are tilted forward better protecting against whiplash...
     
    #2 SW03ES, Nov 21, 2010
  3. twittel

    twittel Senior Member

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    My wife complains of the same issue, though I prefer them higher. She takes her headrest out and turns it backwards, putting in back in. It solved the mysterious rising issue, plus it doesn't push her head/neck forward. However, she's not getting maximum head/neck protection either.

    Happy Motoring,

    Tom
     
    #3 twittel, Nov 21, 2010
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Headrests should be higher. They don't do much good down low.

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Nov 21, 2010
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