BMW 5 Series: 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.
Reduced protective function
▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
on the head restraints.
▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW
to the seat or head restraint.
Otherwise, the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the personal safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀
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
occu ...
Adjusting the height: manual head
restraints
Adjusting the height: manual head
restraints
▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down. ...
See also:
Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key
system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
While the “ ...
Rear Storage
Pull down the armrest. Push the button to lift the cover. Close the cover before folding the armrest up. ...
Malfunction
A message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
HDC is not available, e.g., due to elevated
brake temperatures. ...
