In the event of a rear end collision with a certain severity the active head restraint automatically reduces the distance from the head.
Active head restraints bmw.
In 2003 bmw introduced an active head restraint in their e60 comfort seat package.
Developments into active head restraints lead to a multitude of different design types over the last 15 years after saab introduced the first ahs in 1997 5.
Only attach accessories approved by bmw to the seat or head restraint.
Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
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How to remove bmw acive headrest that is activated after vehicle accident.
The active part is held in the base that they snap into.
According to various studies employing the active head restraint system has significantly reduced the severity of neck injuries in rear end collisions.
Hence it is gaining rapid popularity.
I believe i have active headrests.
All models in the bmw 6 and the bmw 5 series as well as the bmw x5 and bmw x3 now come as standard with these newly developed headrests significantly reducing the risk of cervical vertebra injury in the event of a collision from the rear.
You can replace them with tv head rests just make sure the wire is routed so it doesnt get pinched.
If it is a the 7 series as stated above here are the bmw instructions.
Do not hang objects e g clothes hangers on the head restraints.
Upon collision sensors in the vehicle identify the situation and send signals.
On bmw vehicles pressurized gas actuates the headrest while on mercedes benz vehicles springs actuate it.
So obviously these leather seats does not have the wires to be connected from under the seat.
In autumn 2007 occupant safety in bmw cars is being further optimised through the introduction of crash activated headrests.
Usually you will get these 2 codes.
They just snap into place.