BMW X3 M, Owner'S Manual

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Adjusting the distance: manual
head restraints
▷ Back: press the button and push the head re‐
straint 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: power
head restraints
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 resist‐
ance.
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.
Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re‐
straints 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 sup‐
ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐
straint 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 pro‐
tective 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.
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