BMW 5 Series: Front head restraints
General information
The current head restraint position can be stored using the memory function.
Safety information
Warning
A missing protective effect due to removed or not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
- Before driving, install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats.
- Adjust the head restraint so its center supports the back of the head at as close to eye level as possible.
- Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Adjust the distance via the backrest tilt as needed.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint.
Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
- Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
- Do not hang objects, for instance clothes hangers, directly on the head restraint.
- Only use accessories that have been determined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.
- Do not use any accessories, for instance pillows, while driving.
Active head restraint
In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain severity, the active head restraint automatically reduces the distance from the head.
Have the active head restraint checked and if necessary replaced in the case of damage or if it was exposed to an accident.
Adjusting the height: power head restraints
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Push switch up or down.
Adjusting the distance: manual head restraints
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- Back: press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear.
- Forward: pull the head restraint toward the front.
After setting the distance, make sure that the head restraint engages correctly.
Adjusting the distance: power head restraints
The head restraint is automatically repositioned when the upper backrest is adjusted.
Adjusting the side extensions
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Fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
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Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
A missing protective effect due to removed or
not correctly adjusted head restraints can
cause injuries in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
Before drivin
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile
currently in use. When th
Steering wheel
Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjustng the steering
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Anti-lock Braking System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the engine.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts th
Switching on/off
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Steering wheel symbol lights up
gray.
The system is on standby and does not
manipulate steering.
System activates automatically as soon as all
function conditions are fulfilled.
Steering wheel symbol lights up
green.
The system is active.
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