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      02-25-2021, 04:36 PM   #1
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M8 Conv Headrests

Hi all. Loving the M8 Comp Conv that we acquired in October 2020. The issue is that the headrest always raises slightly from its most downwards position when the car is in use. I assume this is to allow for venting for the neck scarf. Sadly it means my wife’s head is then in line with the hard plastic of the neck scarf outlet.
Is there any way of keeping the headrest in its full down position ?
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      02-25-2021, 06:09 PM   #2
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The same problem was happening to my daughter.

Until she had this issue I wasn't even aware that there a control on the seat that raises this up and down manually! I believe once it is set it will stay there for the passenger. Move switch 3 straight up and down to control it.

Page 111 in the manual:
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The same problem was happening to my daughter.

Until she had this issue I wasn't even aware that there a control on the seat that raises this up and down manually! I believe once it is set it will stay there for the passenger. Move switch 3 straight up and down to control it.

Page 111 in the manual:
Thanks for that. But the headrest always hovers around 1 cm from the top of the chair. It wont go completely flat/flush. My suspicion is to protect it from the potential heat from the air scarf
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The same problem was happening to my daughter.

Until she had this issue I wasn't even aware that there a control on the seat that raises this up and down manually! I believe once it is set it will stay there for the passenger. Move switch 3 straight up and down to control it.

Page 111 in the manual:
Thanks for that. But the headrest always hovers around 1 cm from the top of the chair. It wont go completely flat/flush. My suspicion is to protect it from the potential heat from the air scarf
I believe this is correct, but I'm too tall to have it all the way down. my wife and I keep it up at max height and my daughter rides in the back.

I'll try to check it on my convertible next time, but I think you're right the neck warmers keep it up a bit.
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It’s certainly unfortunate as it makes a very comfortable seat, very uncomfortable for my wife who likes to rest her head back in the passenger seat. Have wondered about trying to Velcro a small cushion there instead !
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Have wondered about trying to Velcro a small cushion there instead!
Perhaps she could use a discrete booster seat?
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