Rear Head Restraints - BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual

Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its centre is
approximately at the height of your ear.
Spacing
Adjust the spacing so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
If necessary, adjust the spacing using the in‐
cline of the seat backrest.
Adjusting height
▷ Up: push.
▷ Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide
the head restraint downwards.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no-one will
be sitting on the seat in question.
1. Raise head restraint until resistance.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint fully out.
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Adjusting

Rear head restraints

Notes
WARNING
Head and neck injuries can result due to
the lack of protective effect if head restraints
are removed or have not been adjusted cor‐
rectly. Danger of injury. Before the journey, in‐
stall head restraints at the occupied seats and
make sure that the middle of the head restraint
supports the back of the head at eye level.◀
WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the
protective effect in the head and neck area.
Danger of injury.
▷ 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 suitable by the vehicle manufac‐
turer.
▷ Do not use any accessories, for example
cushions, during the journey.◀
Correctly adjusted head restraint
General
Head restraints adjusted to the correct height
reduce the risk of injuries to the neck in the
event of an accident.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its centre is
approximately at the height of your ear.
Controls
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