BMW 535i Owner's Manual page 51

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 head restraint cov‐
ers.
▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
on the head restraints.
▷ Do not attach accessories to the seat or
head restraint.
Otherwise, the protective function of the active
head restraint will be impaired and the personal
safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀
Adjusting the height: manual head
restraints
▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
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Adjusting the height: power* head
restraints
Adjusting electrically.
Distance to the back of the head:
manual head restraints
▷ Forward: pull.
▷ Back: press the button and push the head
restraint toward the rear.
Distance to the back of the head:
power* head restraints
The head restraint is automatically repositioned
when the shoulder support is adjusted, refer to
page 48.
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