BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

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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 passen-
gers, as otherwise the head restraint cannot 
provide its protective function.
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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. Other-
wise, there is no assurance that the active head 
restraint will perform its protective function and 
it is not possible to take advantage of its injury-
reducing 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 cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, 
correct operation of this safety equipment is not 
guaranteed.
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Removal and installation of the front head 
restraints should be performed by a BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
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Front seats: height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the head restraints 
electrically.
Front seats: adjusting distance from 
back of head
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Forward: pull up.
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Back: press the button and slide the head-
rest cushion toward the rear.
Do not place any objects behind the 
headrest cushion. Otherwise, you can 
impair the proper function of the head 
restraint.
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Comfort seat*
You can adjust the distance from the back of the 
seat occupant's head using the shoulder sup-
port, refer to page
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