Adjusting the rear-seat head restraints
Adjust the center head restraint in the rear seat to the seat occupant's height. Fold down the outboard head restraints* to improve rear visibility.
Adjusting the center seat head restraint
![P5-1507- Fold up headrest](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img92daa4ed60dba064c0a80152156bfada_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The center head restraint should be adjusted to suit the passenger's height. The entire back of the head should be covered if possible. Manually move the restraint up or down as needed.
![P6-1817-XC40-Rear seat-Adjust headrest center](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img06bb61ec33e5bd69c0a80152580ffc60_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
To lower the restraint, push and hold the button (see illustration) while carefully lowering the head restraint.
Warning
The center seat head restraint must be in its lowest position when the seat is not occupied. When the center seat is occupied, the head restraint must be correctly adjusted to the passenger's height, covering the entire back of the head if possible.
Folding the rear seat outboard head restraints using the center display*
The outer head restraints can be folded via the center display. The head restraint can be folded down when the vehicle is in Passive usage mode.
![P6-2037-XC40BEV-Adjust headrest in backseat](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgbf62864ff367d9fbc0a801524a07058b_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Tap
in the center display.
![iCup-2037-Settings symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf1c5d0bf5cacf617c0a801521667c9fa_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Tap Controls.
Choose a setting under Headrest fold.
Manually push the head restraint until it clicks into position.
Warning
Do not lower the head restraint if there are passengers in any of the rear seats.
Warning
The head restraint must be locked in the upright position after it has been folded up.