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:
Rearview mirror (if so equipped)
The night position 1 reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position 2 when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when necessary ...
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and head restraints, and
put on their seat belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
upright, well back in their seats, with
their f ...
Tongue load
Tongue load
WARNING
If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer’s axle than
in the front, the load is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may
cause the r ...
