2008 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 48

Adjusting Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level. Otherwise there is increased danger of injury in the event of an accident. Only remove the head restraints if the respective seat is not occupied. Reinstall the head restraints before transporting passengers, as otherwise the head restraint cannot provide its protective function.< Front seats: height adjustment You can adjust the height of the head restraints electrically. Active front head restraints In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient severity, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head. Do not use seat covers or head restraint covers that could impede the proper functioning of the active head restraint. Otherwise, there is no assurance that the active head restraint will perform its protective function and it is not possible to take advantage of its injuryreducing potential in the event of a rear-end collision. Have the active head restraints reset after they are triggered in a rear-end collision. Have this work carried out only at a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, correct operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed.< Removal and installation of the front head restraints should be performed by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.< Front seats: adjusting distance from the back of the head > Forward: pull up. > Back: push the button and slide the headrest cushion toward the rear. Do not place any objects behind the headrest cushion. Otherwise, you can impair the proper function of the head restraint.< Comfort seat* You can adjust the distance from the back of the seat occupant's head using the shoulder support, refer to page 44. 46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG