Controls and features -> Power rear-seat backrest adjustment for your BMW X5 2000-2006

48nHead restraints  
Power rear-seat backrest adjustment*  
Removal – front  
You can make separate adjustments of From the cargo area: the switches are  
the backrest tilt angle on the right and  
left sides.  
located on both sides of the cargo area.  
1. Pull the head restraint upward to the  
stop  
You can select a comfortable sitting  
position and also increase the capacity  
of the cargo area by moving the back-  
rests into their most upright position.  
2. Press the button, refer to arrow, and  
remove the head restraint.  
Installation – front  
From the rear seats: press the corre-  
sponding switch.  
1. Press the button, refer to arrow, and  
insert the head restraint into the  
guides  
You can prevent adjustments of  
the power rear-seat backrest from  
the rear passenger area with the safety  
switch for the power windows, refer to  
page 40.<  
2. Adjust the head restraint for your  
personal comfort.  
Removal and installation – rear  
To remove the head restraint, pull it  
outward with a firm movement.  
To install it, press it down firmly.