We hope you never face this situation, but if you're ever trapped inside a vehicle, knowing this life-saving technique could make all the difference.
Without specialized tools, your car's headrest can serve as an effective improvised breaker. Here's a proven method based on real-world emergency response knowledge.
The video demonstration above (no Japanese required) shows how to act in seconds for a quick escape.
1. Detach the headrest from the seat.
2. Insert one of the headrest pegs into the gap between the window and the door seal.
3. Tap the headrest 2 or 3 times to drive the peg a few centimeters into the door frame.
4. Pull the headrest sharply toward you to flex and shatter the window.
The tempered safety glass will shatter into small, blunt granules, minimizing cut risks and allowing fast egress.
This technique is ideal if you're trapped in an unfamiliar vehicle. For your own car, we strongly recommend keeping a dedicated emergency window breaker and seatbelt cutter in the glovebox, like the reliable model shown below.
