BMW X5: Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
- Before driving, install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats.
- Adjust the head restraint so its center supports the back of the head at as close to eye level as possible.
- Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Adjust the distance via the backrest tilt as needed.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint.
Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
- Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
- Do not hang objects, for instance clothes hangers, directly on the head restraint.
- Only use accessories that have been determined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.
- Do not use any accessories, for instance pillows, while driving.
Folding down the head restraints
To improve the view to the rear, the outside head restraints can be folded back. Only fold the head restraint back if no one will be sitting in the corresponding seat.
- To the rear: press the button, arrow 1, and fold the head restraint backward.
- Forward: fold the head restraint toward the front as far as it will go. Make sure that the head restraint engages correctly.
Adjusting the height
- 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
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Cushions for head restraints in the rear
Only use the pillow when the vehicle is switched off.
1. Bring the head restraint to a sufficiently high position.
2. Attach the pillow and place the pillow band around the back of the head restraint, arrow 1.
3. Close pushbuttons, arrow 2.
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Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile
currently in use. When a driver profile is
Steering wheel
Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust the steering wh
Memory function
Principle
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary,
retrieved using the memory function:
Seat position.
Exterior mirror position.
Steering wheel position.
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Straightening Steel Parts
1.0 Recommended tools
Only use those tools designed for steel repairs.
2.0 Straightening outer shell
"Cold" straightening: Press dents out from their center and smooth in an
inwards direction with
gentle taps.
In the case of small, soft dents (hail and parking damage), this is also
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