BMW 5 Series: 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 approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
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 ...
See also:
To turn off the cruise control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
● Press the “CRUISE” main switch button again.
● Turn the ignition switch to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position (but only when th ...
Contacts
Note
If equipped with full mobile phone preparation
package.
At a glance
Contacts can be created and edited. The contacts
from the mobile phone are displayed as
well if this function is suppo ...
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
Remove the mud ...
