Active Headrests?

naffcat · 11-01-2008, 22:35

Can anyone tell me please what exactly are "active" headrests?

dstev2000 · 11-01-2008, 22:45

The front head restraints are connected to a mechanism in the upper part of the seat.

When something hits you front behind the sudden forward lurch forces you into the seat that in turn activates the mechanism forcing the head restraint forwards and slightly upwards to reduce the whiplash effect.

Standard on L&K, optional everywhere else I believe, not sure about the Scout though.

TKW · 11-01-2008, 22:52

They help to prevent whiplash-type injuries by providing more support to your head in the event of a collision. Particularly helpful in the event of a rear-end shunt, they move forward to support your head.

dstev2000 · 11-01-2008, 23:10

Further info here:

Saab's Head Restraint

Yes, it's a SAAB system but it operates on the same system as the Skoda.

Curtain airbags, active head restraints and ESP will always be on a new car of mine whether it's standard or I have to pay. Active head restraints have helped me once before and SWMBO quite recently.

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dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Active Headrests? The front head restraints are connected to a mechanism in the upper part of the seat. When something hits you front behind the sudden forward lurch forces you into the seat that in turn activates the mechanism forcing the head restraint forwards and slightly upwards to reduce the whiplash effect. Standard on L&K, optional everywhere else I believe, not sure about the Scout though. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

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TKW Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 969 Members Car: Thanks: 11 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Active Headrests? They help to prevent whiplash-type injuries by providing more support to your head in the event of a collision. Particularly helpful in the event of a rear-end shunt, they move forward to support your head. __________________ Octavia 4x4

11-01-2008, 23:10	#4
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Active Headrests? Further info here: Saab's Head Restraint Yes, it's a SAAB system but it operates on the same system as the Skoda. Curtain airbags, active head restraints and ESP will always be on a new car of mine whether it's standard or I have to pay. Active head restraints have helped me once before and SWMBO quite recently. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

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