Front head restraints – BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 2014 User Manual

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Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull

the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the
tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;
otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the
restraining effect reduced.◀

Buckling the belt

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.

Tensioning the safety belt

automatically

When the belt is closed, it is automatically
tightened once after the release.

Unbuckling the belt

1.

Hold the belt firmly.

2.

Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3.

Guide the belt back into its reel.

Safety belt reminder for driver's and

passenger's seat

The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The

safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated
if objects are placed on the front passenger
seat.

Damage to safety belts

In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.

Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your

service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀

Front head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all

occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.◀

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.

Active head restraint

In the event of a rear-end collision with a cer‐
tain severity, the active head restraint automat‐
ically reduces the distance from the head.

Reduced protective function

Do not use seat or head restraint
covers.

Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
on the head restraints.

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