Active Headrest

Active Headrest
The E60 has active headrests for driver and front seat passenger included in the multifunction seat option.
No active headrest is installed on the basic seat, as the fixed positioning of the backrest and headrest mean that the head is always near the headrest.





In the case of the multifunction seat, the adjustment of the headrest means that there is the possibility that the gap between the headrest and head increases. In the event of a crash, the gap would be relatively large, leading to greater strain on the cervical vertebrae. For this reason, the active headrest was developed. In the event of a crash, this reduces the gap between the headrest and head and thus the rate of cervical vertebrae injuries.





Depending on the vertical adjustment of the headrest, different adjusting paths result. The adjustment of the headrest, measured on the cushion, is approximately 40 mm when the headrest is retracted. When the headrest is fully extended, the adjustment is approximately 60 mm.