BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 2011 - Manual (Page 50)

Distance to the back of the head:
power* head restraints
The head restraint is automatically repositioned
when the shoulder support is adjusted.
Adjusting the side extensions*
Fold forward for increased lateral support in the
resting position.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Rear head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of
an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
proximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Adjusting the height
▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Folding forward
Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the head re‐
straint forward.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐
sible.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
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