BMW 7 Series: 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 center head restraint
To improve the view to the rear, the center head
restraint can be folded to the rear. Only push the
head restraint down if no one will be sitting in the
center seat.
![Folding down the center head restraint](images/books/4061/index.139(2).gif)
- 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: manual head restraints
![Adjusting the height: manual head restraints](images/books/4061/index.140(2).gif)
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.
Adjusting the height: power head
restraints
General information
The height adjustment of the head restraint is
deactivated when the safety switch for the rear
windows has been pressed.
Additional information:
Safety switch
Switches in the vehicle
![Switches in the vehicle](images/books/4061/index.141(2).gif)
Push the switch in the center armrest up or
down.
Adjusting the side extensions
![Adjusting the side extensions](images/books/4061/index.142(1).gif)
Fold the side extensions on the head restraint
forward for increased lateral support in the resting
position.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Cushions for head restraints in the rear
Only use the pillow when the vehicle is switched
off.
- Pull the upper tab through the loop on the
top of the head restraint.
![Cushions for head restraints in the rear](images/books/4061/index.143(1).gif)
- Close both pushbuttons.
![Cushions for head restraints in the rear](images/books/4061/index.144.gif)
- Move the head restraint into the topmost position.
- Close the pushbutton on the lower tab and
the pushbutton on the bottom of the head restraint.
![Cushions for head restraints in the rear](images/books/4061/index.145.gif)
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The mirror on the front passenger side is more
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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. Adjustng the steering
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary,
retrieved using the memory function:
Seat position.
Exterior mirror position.
Steering wheel position.
Height of the Head-up Displa
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Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY.
Before disconnecting battery
Turn off the ignition and other electrical loads/consumers to prevent
sparking when reconnecting.
NOTE: If the ignition is not turned off when the battery is disconnected,
fault memories
may be set in some contr
REPLACING ALL FRONT RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR FINAL DRIVE UNIT
MOUNTING
Notes
IMPORTANT: To ensure that the rear axle rubber mounts are securely seated
in the rear axle
support, observe a waiting period of 2 hours after pressing in the rubber
mounts or before driving the vehicle for the first time.
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