BMW 3: Front 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.
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.
Adjusting the height: M Sport
seat
The height of the head restraints cannot be adjusted.
Adjusting distance
- Back: press the button and push the head restraint
toward the rear.
- Forward: pull the head restraint toward the
front.
After setting the distance, make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
Adjusting the distance: M Sport
seat
The distance to the back of the head is adjusted
via the backrest tilt.
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1. Raise the head restraint up against the resistance.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Removing: M Sport seat
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
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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.
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