Cryptic crossword clue
Chief relaxes car safety features 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HEADRESTS

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The straight part
We know that "car safety features" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case car safety features = headrests.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HEADRESTS mean?

HEADRESTS noun
  1. The part of a seat designed to support the sitter's head.

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