Controls and features -> Head restraints for your BMW X5 2000-2006

Power seat adjustment*  
Head restraints  
47n  
Front passenger's seat adjusted for  
relaxed traveling:  
1. Adjust the upper backrest section to  
its extreme rear position  
2. Tilt the backrest down to a slightly  
more horizontal angle  
3. Bring the upper backrest section for-  
ward until your shoulders are well  
supported.  
Make corrections in the forward/  
backward adjustment of the seat  
to ensure that the safety belt still fits  
firmly against your body. If you do not  
do this, the protection provided by the  
safety belt may be reduced.<  
Adjustments  
Shoulder support:  
To adjust the angle of the front head  
restraints, tilt the head restraint to the  
desired angle.  
Move the switch in the direction of the  
arrow to adjust the tilt angle of the  
shoulder support.  
To adjust the height of the front or rear  
head restraints, pull the head restraint  
up or push it down.  
Power height adjustment, refer to  
page 46.  
You can use the adjustable upper back-  
rest for supplementary support in the  
shoulder region. This provides a relaxed  
sitting position and helps relieve stress  
on the shoulder muscles.  
Head restraint height:  
Move the switch in the desired direc-  
tion.  
For optimum adjustment the following  
is recommended:  
Head restraints reduce the risk  
of spinal injury in the event of an  
Driver and front passenger:  
accident. Adjust the head restraints so  
that their center is approx. at ear level.<  
1. Adjust the upper backrest section to  
its extreme rear position  
2. Adjust for the optimal sitting position  
as described on page 43  
3. Bring the upper backrest section fur-  
ther forward until your shoulders are  
well supported.