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Are the front row headrests able to be adjusted? I noticed that on the passenger side the head rest leans forward so it can be kind of awkward.
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Hi: You can remove the headrest and turn it around. Pull up on it and push in the release on the side of one of the supports. It feels much better that way and many cars are designed this way. For safety reasons, the headrest is close to your head but it is uncomfortable the way it pushes your head forward.Are the front row headrests able to be adjusted? I noticed that on the passenger side the head rest leans forward so it can be kind of awkward.
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That is actually a good design. In many cars, when you sit, there is a large gap between your head and the headrest. In a rear-collusion, your head would snap back and unless held properly, a neck injury (or a broken neck) is a very real threat. This design is for your safety, enjoy it.Yeah I know up and down but wasn’t sure about the angle. The passenger head rest looks like it is tilted forward.
I'd like to talk to that Orthopedic Surgeon. I have alway had a pronounced erect posture. The only way I can have even a portion of my back make contact with the seat my head is pushed forward. In order to look strait ahed I have to lean the seat back a bit. This position is fine for about 20 minutes but by 30 minutes I'm so uncomfortable I cannot stand it. I just had a friend drive my car and when he sits in it there is nearly 2 inches between his head and the rest. My friend and my wife both confirmed that I am not crazy and that my neck is clearly bent when sitting in the seat normally. Not all cars are like this. I have absolutely no problem my my Tesla Model S; in fact I have an inch space with this seat. Maybe Tesla's Orthopedic Surgeon and Volvo's should have a talk.The headrest can't move as the seats were designed that way. The seats were designed by an orthopedic surgeon and most people use the headrest for comfort but the headrests in all volvos were designed for safety so will not allow you to move them like you're asking.
Properly? I have had exceptional posture my entire life. That's actually the difficulty. After comparing with my best friend and my wife I clearly fit in the seat very differently than they do and the headrest clearly pushes my head forward at any angle. I did expect to be challenged on how I sit. Please don't take this as a harsh response, none is intended. But, please I'm 56, have owned numerous Volvos and countless cars, this is the first car in which I have ever confronted this problem.If the headrest is hitting your head then you are not sitting properly. If you are sitting to high and the backrest to upright and you are close to the steering wheel the headrest will be against your head. If you are sitting properly the headrest will not touch you.
What year is your model S? Depends because if it's late 2019 then it will have retrofit Model 3 seats in the car. anything earlier will have Model S seats that were designed for the car. We had many people test the Volvo seats and never had complaints as how you are describing it.Marsx4,
Not all humans are configured the same.
I'd like to talk to that Orthopedic Surgeon. I have alway had a pronounced erect posture. The only way I can have even a portion of my back make contact with the seat my head is pushed forward. In order to look strait ahed I have to lean the seat back a bit. This position is fine for about 20 minutes but by 30 minutes I'm so uncomfortable I cannot stand it. I just had a friend drive my car and when he sits in it there is nearly 2 inches between his head and the rest. My friend and my wife both confirmed that I am not crazy and that my neck is clearly bent when sitting in the seat normally. Not all cars are like this. I have absolutely no problem my my Tesla Model S; in fact I have an inch space with this seat. Maybe Tesla's Orthopedic Surgeon and Volvo's should have a talk.
Not blaming your posture just trying to figure it out.. but is your back falling back into the seat or are you just sitting straight up? been speaking with design team and also management and trying to understand.My Model S is a 2016 with the one piece seat. The two piece Model 3 seat is apparently has the same problem as my XC40. There are already Youtube videos about how to augment the headrest to move it back a little. I’ve been in several Honda Accords with this problem too.
I’m the same as you - very upright posture and my head is being propelled forward. Bought the electric yesterday and have been through all dear positions and none are comfy. Built to a 6’2” dummy. Husband is that height and perfect for him. I’m 5’9”. Am going to buy a Volvo head cushion or maybe looking at a quick sell on.Are the front row headrests able to be adjusted? I noticed that on the passenger side the head rest leans forward so it can be kind of awkward.
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Well, I just picked up my new XC40 yesterday which I bought at a dealer 500 miles away and so I had a long drive. I quickly found the head rest to be so far forward that I could not get comfortable. After about 200 miles my neck discomfort became maddening. I stopped over and over trying to find a solution. the only solution is to lean the seat so far back that that you are nearly lounging. This is a seriously poor design. If I hold my body in its normal strait posture and lean into the seat my head makes contact with the head rest first, ugh, and there's still an inch or more gap at my mid smolders. I will find a fix for this or get rid of this car. It's a shame as I absolutely love everything else about this car.