Why Can't the Headrest of BMW 5 Series Be Lowered?

[Fitzgerald]

There is a button on the headrest of the BMW 5 Series. Pressing the button allows you to adjust it freely up, down, left, and right. Below is relevant information about car headrests: 1. Introduction to Car Headrests: A car headrest is a comfort and safety accessory for driving. It is one of the mandatory certification and testing items for national automobile manufacturing, with strict regulations on material, strength, energy absorption, position, and size. 2. Function of Car Headrests: In the event of a rear-end collision, the human body tends to tilt backward due to inertia. At this moment, the pressure from acceleration or deceleration is concentrated on the vulnerable neck and head. The headrest serves as a buffer to protect the head.

[BriannaDella]

Oh, I've encountered this issue too! The rear headrests in my 5 Series just wouldn't budge when I tried pushing them down. Later I found out those two rear headrests are actually electrically operated - totally different from the common clip-type ones. First, look for the small seat icon below the climate control screen on the center console, tap it to find the 'Rear Seat' option where you'll see a 'Headrest Fold' button. After pressing it, you should hear the motor humming as the headrests automatically retract before folding down. Whatever you do, don't force them like you would with older cars - my friend's kid once broke the positioning spring by pushing too hard, costing over 2,000 yuan in replacement parts. If it still doesn't work, try getting out and blowing into the seatback gap to clear any dust before trying again.

[DeElisa]

Hey buddy, the issue is most likely with the operating sequence. To maintain a premium feel, the 5 Series rear headrests are automatically adjustable. You must manually retract the headrest before folding the seat—the control is located near the shoulder area on the inner side of the rear seats. First locate that small square button on the seatback, press and hold it for 3 seconds until you hear a 'click' unlocking sound, but don't release! Wait until the entire headrest automatically lowers to its lowest position before reclining the backrest. Last week when picking up my mom from the hospital, I got stuck at this step and was sweating bullets. Later I discovered the child safety lock had simultaneously engaged—there's a toggle with a child icon in the door panel storage tray, just flip it back to resolve it.