BMW M5 Sedan Owner's Manual page 122

CONTROLS
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push
the head restraint down.
▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, make sure that the head
restraint engages correctly.
Removing
With through-loading system:
The outer head restraints can be removed. Only
remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting
in the seat in question.
1. Fold down the rear seat backrest in question.
Enlarging the cargo area, refer to page 302.
2. Raise the head restraint up against the resist‐
ance.
3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
After the installation, make sure that the head re‐
straint engages correctly.
Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
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The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile
currently in use. When a driver profile is selected,
the stored position is called up automatically.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored
using the memory function.
Safety information
Warning
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. The distance to the road users be‐
hind could be incorrectly estimated, for in‐
stance while changing lanes. There is a risk of
accident. Estimate the distance to the traffic
behind by looking over your shoulder.
Overview
1 Adjusting
2 Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
3 Folding in and out
Adjusting electrically
Press the button.
The selected mirror moves along with the
button movement.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.