Rear Head Restraints - BMW 535i Owner's Manual

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 50.
Adjusting the side extensions*
Fold forward for increased lateral support in the
resting position.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.

Rear head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of
an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
proximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
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Adjusting the height: manual head
restraints
▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Adjusting the height: power* head
restraints
Move the switch in the desired direction.
Adjusting* the side sections
Fold the side extensions on the head restraint
forward for increased lateral support in the rest‐
ing position.
Removing: manual head restraints
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.