BMW 3: Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning A missing protective effect due to removed or not correctly adjusted 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 head restraints can be folded back. Only fold the head restraint back if no one will be sitting in the corresponding seat.
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- 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
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The height of the outer head restraints can be adjusted.
- 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 outer head restraint
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.
1. Fold down the rear seat backrest in question.
2. Raise the head restraint up against the resistance.
3. Inserting the integrated key.
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4. Press and hold the integrated key and the button at the same time, arrows 1, and pull out the head restraint completely.
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Removing the center head restraint
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the center seat.
1. Raise the head restraint up against the resistance.
2. Press the buttons, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely.
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Installing
For mounting, insert the head restraints in the mounts and slide down until you feel the resistance.
After the installation, make sure that the head restraint engages correctly.
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