BMW M5 Sedan Owner's Manual page 121

The head restraint is automatically repositioned
when the upper backrest is adjusted.
M5 CS:
The distance to the back of the head is adjusted
via the backrest tilt.
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re‐
straints can cause injuries in the head and neck
area. There is a risk of injury.
▷ Before driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.
▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐
ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when moving the
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement is clear when
moving the head restraint.
Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐
tective effect in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
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▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes
hangers, directly on the head restraint.
▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐
termined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.
▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance
pillows, while driving.
Folding down the center head
restraint
To improve the view to the rear, the center head
restraint can be folded to the rear. Only push the
head restraint down if no one will be sitting in the
center seat.
▷ To the rear: press the button, arrow 1, and
fold the head restraint backward.
▷ Forward: fold the head restraint toward the
front as far as it will go. Make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
Adjusting the height
The height of the outer head restraints can be
adjusted.
CONTROLS
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