Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E70) Forum
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-28-2008, 09:04 AM
rh71's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: LI | NY
Posts: 3,924
rh71 is on a distinguished road
driver/passenger headrests don't move vertically?

Have the sport seats and the headrests are raised a couple inches but I realized yesterday they can't be adjusted up or down. The 2nd row headrests can, as they have an adjustable notch on one of the black rings at the base. How come the driver/passengers can't be adjusted vertically? Or am I missing something?

I assumed they were even completely removable but they won't budge up or down. Also thought it would be an easy replacement for headrest entertainment units in the future.
__________________
'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS
Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights
Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob

X5 pics at Flickr
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 04-28-2008, 09:34 AM
HaroldC's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Westchester, NY
Posts: 213
HaroldC is on a distinguished road
they're power.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-28-2008, 10:00 AM
kimg9582's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Vienna, VA U.S.A.
Posts: 186
kimg9582 is on a distinguished road
I don't have sport seats, but if you press down/up the backseat shaped button, it controls the head rest. May work the same way with sport seats.
__________________
2011 BMW 740i
2011 Toyota Sienna Limited
2008 X5 3.0 Space Gray (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-28-2008, 10:09 AM
alexmish's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Garden State
Posts: 1,005
alexmish is on a distinguished road
BTW, they are NOT removable at all. You can adjust them up or down, but can not remove. Why ? Because they have a mini-airbag built into them, which deploys in an event of being rear-ended.

So, if you were wondering if you could replace your headrest with another set with built-in DVD player, no, can not be done ! The moment you force-remove the headrests, the SRS warning will come on and you will be spending your precious time at the dealer (and probably will have to pay for it, too )
__________________
His : 2013 X5 3.5d Deep Sea Blue/Black/Aluminum with ALL packages, 20" 214"s, running boards, Adaptive Drive, Spare Tire, BMW Apps
On Order : 2016 X3 3.5 MSport Silver/Mocha with DHP, CW, Prem, Tech, DA, Lighting

Hers : 2015 328xi MSport Silver/Red

Prior:
2008 X5 4.8
2011 X5 3.5d
2010 335 xDrive
2013 335 xDrive
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-28-2008, 10:41 AM
rh71's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: LI | NY
Posts: 3,924
rh71 is on a distinguished road
Wow works as advertised. Power headrests - thought never even crossed my mind. Thx.
__________________
'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS
Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights
Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob

X5 pics at Flickr
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-28-2008, 11:52 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Norwich, UK
Posts: 36
jHamshaw is on a distinguished road
Cool - I just had to go outside and try this! However, I have an excuse as I'm still waiting for the user manual pack for my (ex-dealer demo) car that I've had 3 weeks now.... On Back order and due this week (allegedly....)

Now wondering what other goodies I may discover once the book arrives...
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-28-2008, 11:59 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 1,984
Penguin is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by rh71
Wow works as advertised. Power headrests - thought never even crossed my mind. Thx.
If you get some time, you might want to read the Owner's Manual, as there is a lot of good information in it.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 04-28-2008, 03:35 PM
rh71's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: LI | NY
Posts: 3,924
rh71 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Penguin
If you get some time, you might want to read the Owner's Manual, as there is a lot of good information in it.
Nice delivery... though I've had plenty of questions not posted here because I did read the manual. Can't remember everything - must've skimmed right over it... never even crossed my mind this time that it might be in there - headrests requiring instructions. Evidently I was wrong. Once again, wow - power headrests.
__________________
'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS
Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights
Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob

X5 pics at Flickr
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 04-28-2008, 06:08 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 1,984
Penguin is on a distinguished road
It's easy to miss a few things reading the owner's manual. I guess it is the engineer in me, but I download the manual and read it a few times before I even pick-up a new car. I guess I just like reading such stuff.

I remember one person with a Z4 that REALLY didn't read the manual. He had owned his Z4 for two years and casually mentioned to me that he wished the steering wheel would telescope and not just tilt, as the position was uncomfortable for him. I informed him it does telescope and he argued with me quite strongly -- until we went to his Z4 and I showed him.

He drove his Z4 for two years with an uncomfortable steering wheel position because he didn't read the manual!
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 04-28-2008, 06:15 PM
X5audi's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 591
X5audi is on a distinguished road
I've been used to power headrests for a few years since I was introduced to them on the S4

It really is a nice feature.
__________________
'08 BMW X5 4.8i *'06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG *'05 Audi S4 Cabriolet

Vote Sprint Blue for a greater America
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:57 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.