Why do the rear folding headrests on my S60, S80 fold forwards, rather than neatly backwards like they do on my Mercedes?
If the headrests were to fold backwards, passengers could sit in the seats without remembering to bring the headrests back up. This would pose a whiplash risk in the event of an accident. Having to move the headrests back into the rasied position before sitting in the back seats ensures that the passengers are protected.