Front Head Restraints; Rear Head Restraints; Removing The Head Restraints - BMW iX Owner's Handbook Manual

A Check Control message is shown where appli‐
cable. Check whether the seat belt has been fas‐
tened correctly.
The displays may vary depending on the equip‐
ment and national-market version.
Icon Meaning
Seat belt is not buckled.
Seat belt is only buckled on the
corresponding seat.
Seat belt on the corresponding
seat is not buckled.

Front head restraints

Safety notes
WARNING
If the head restraints are removed or incorrectly
adjusted, they cannot provide protection as in‐
tended and head and neck injuries may result.
There is a danger of injury.
▷ Before a journey, re-install any removed
head restraints on all occupied seats.
▷ Adjust the head restraint so that its centre
supports the back of the head at eye level
where possible.
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. If necessary, adjust the dis‐
tance by adjusting the backrest angle.
WARNING
Objects on the head restraint impair the protec‐
tive function of the head restraint in the head
and neck area. There is a danger of injury.
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38CB9 - VI/21
▷ Do not fit any covers on the seats or head
restraints.
▷ Do not hang objects such as coat hangers
directly on the head restraint.
▷ Only use accessories that have been clas‐
sified as safe for attaching to the head re‐
straint.
▷ Do not use any accessories, for example
cushions, during the journey.
Adjusting the height
The head restraints cannot be adjusted in height.
Adjusting the distance
The distance from the back of the head is adjus‐
ted by the seat backrest angle.
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.

Removing the head restraints

The head restraints cannot be removed.

Rear head restraints

Safety notes
WARNING
If the head restraints are removed or incorrectly
adjusted, they cannot provide protection as in‐
tended and head and neck injuries may result.
There is a danger of injury.
▷ Before a journey, re-install any removed
head restraints on all occupied seats.
▷ Adjust the head restraint so that its centre
supports the back of the head at eye level
where possible.
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. If necessary, adjust the dis‐
tance by adjusting the backrest angle.
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