Head Restraints; Lumbar Support - BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual

1 Longitudinal direction
2
Height
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3 Tilt
4 Backrest
The head restraints are adjusted manually, see
Head restraints below.

Lumbar support*

The seat back contour can be altered to support
the lordosis, the curvature of the lumbar section
of the spine.
The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal col-
umn are supported, to encourage an upright but
relaxed seated position.
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To increase or reduce the curvature: press
the switch at front or rear.
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> To move the curved section up or down:
press the switch at top or bottom.
Backrest width*
You can change the width of the backrest to suit
your individual preferences by adjusting the lat-
eral-support pads.
Press the switch at front or rear.
Backrest width decreases or increases accord-
ingly.

Head restraints

A correctly positioned head restraint reduces
the risk of neck injury in the event of an acci-
dent.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its centre is at approximately ear
level; otherwise, there is an increased risk of
injury should an accident occur. Only remove a
head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat
in question. Refit the head restraint before
transporting a passenger on that seat; other-
wise the passenger will be without protection
from the head restraint.<