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Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all series equipment as

well as country-specific and special equipment

offered for this model series.Therefore, it also

describes equipment that may not be found in

your vehicle, for instance due to the selected

special equipment or the country version. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems.

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐

tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

Pull the lever and slide the seat into the desired

position. After releasing the lever, move the seat

forward or back slightly to make sure it engages

properly.

The seating position plays an important role in

an accident in combination with:

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Safety belts, refer to page 53.

Head restraints, refer to page 54.

Airbags, refer to page 93.

Thigh support

Seats

Note before adjusting

Do not adjust the seat while driving

Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat

while driving.

Pull the lever and move the thigh support for‐

ward or back.

The seat could respond with unexpected move‐

ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control

could lead to an accident.◀

Do not incline the backrest too far to the

rear

Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐

ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐

erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the

safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate

the protection normally provided by the belt.◀

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2

3

4

Backrest width

Shoulder support

Thigh support

1

2

3

Forward/backward

Height

Lumbar support

Seat tilt

Backrest width

The width of the backrest can be changed with

the side wings to adjust the side support to your

own needs.

Shoulder support

This also supports the back in the shoulder area,

This creates a relaxed sitting position and helps

relieve stress on the shoulder muscles.

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Backrest

The shoulder support is also used to adjust the

distance of the head restraint from the back of

the seat occupant's head.

Differs depending on seat:

Lumbar support

1

2

Backrest

Height

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest

to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.

Additional depending on seat:

The upper hips and spinal column receive sup‐

plementary support to help you maintain a re‐

laxed, upright sitting position.

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Increase or decrease curvature:

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Press front or rear section of switch.

Shift curvature up or down:

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Press upper or lower section of switch.

BMW X5: rear seats

2nd row seats

If the row of seats is divided, each side can be

adjusted separately.

Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove

weight from the backrest as needed.

Do not adjust the seat while driving

Never adjust the 2nd row seats while the

vehicle is moving, as otherwise the passengers

on the 3rd row seats could be injured.

Access to 3rd row seats

Make sure that the locking devices of the 2nd

row seats engage properly. Otherwise the re‐

straining effect of the safety belts during an ac‐

cident could be reduced.◀

Longitudinal direction

Pull the lever and fold the seat forward.

The handle recess on the interior trim of the door

pillar makes climbing in easier.

Keep the footwell under the 2nd row seats

clear

When folding back the 2nd row seats, make sure

that the footwell under the 2nd row seats is

clear. Otherwise persons in the 3rd row seats

could be injured or objects damaged.◀

1. Pull the lever and slide the seat into the de‐

sired position.

2. Release the lever and move the seat slightly

forward or back so that it engages properly.

Warning lamp for the 2nd row seats:

lights up if the 2nd row seats are not

locked. A message also appears on

the Control Display.

Backrest

The backrests can be adjusted in four steps.

3rd row seats

The 3rd row seats are divided and offer space

for two persons.

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Folding up backrest

Seat heating

Before folding up the backrest, remove the lug‐

gage compartment roller cover, refer to

page 140, and, if necessary, slide the 2nd row

seats slightly forward.

Front

1. Pull the lever, refer to arrow. The backrest is

unlocked.

The temperature setting progresses one step

through its control sequence each time you

press the button. The maximum temperature is

reached when three LEDs are lit.

If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes,

the seat heating is activated automatically with

the temperature set last.

2. Fold up and engage the backrest.

Ensure that the lock is securely en‐

gaged

To switch off: press and hold the button.

Make sure that the catch engages securely.

If it is not properly engaged, transported

cargo could enter the passenger compart‐

ment during braking or evasive maneuvers

and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀

The temperature is reduced, if need be, down to

no heat in order to reduce the load on the bat‐

tery. The LEDs remain lit.

Rear

3. Push the head restraints into the top posi‐

tion.

Folding backrest down

1. Push the head restraints down, refer to

page 56.

2. Pull the lever, refer to arrows. The backrests

are released.

Operation similar to front seat heating, without

temperature distribution.

3. Fold the backrest down.

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2. "Seat heating distribution"

Active seat ventilation and

seat heating

Front

3. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution.

The setting is applied.

Temperature distribution with active

seat ventilation

The heat output can be distributed variously in

the seat cushion and the backrest.

1

2

Seat heating

Active seat ventilation

Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the tem‐

perature or ventilation position. The LED in the

respective button lights up.

1. Press button 1.

2. "Seat heating distribution"

The temperature and ventilation levels are dis‐

played in bar form on the Control Display. A dis‐

play of three bars indicates the highest level of

seat heating or seat ventilation.

The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower

may be switched off entirely to save on battery

power. The LEDs remain lit.

If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes,

the seat heating is activated automatically with

the temperature set last.

3. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution.

The setting is applied.

To switch off: press and hold button 1 or 2.

Temperature distribution without

active seat ventilation

Heated rear seats

Operation similar to front seat heating, without

temperature distribution, refer to page 51.

The heat output can be distributed variously in

the seat cushion and the backrest.

1. Press button 1.

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Notes

Active seat

One person per safety belt

Never allow more than one person to wear

a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small

children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀

Putting on the belt

Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly

across the lap and shoulders, as close to the

body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low

around the hips in the lap area and does not

press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can

slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal im‐

pact and injure the abdomen.

The seat cushion is actively varied by alternately

raising and lowering the right and left half of the

seat cushion. This reduces muscular tension

and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain.

The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub

on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐

ble objects, or be pinched.◀

Press the button to switch on; the LED lights up.

The action of the system is reduced and if need

be, switched off in order to reduce the load on

the battery. The LED remains lit.

Reduction of restraining effect

When the active seat is switched off, it can take

up to 1 minute before the two halves of the seat

cushion have returned to their initial position.

Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the

belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder

belt periodically to readjust the tension across

your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the

safety belt may be reduced.◀

Safety belts

Using the middle safety belt

If the middle safety belt in the rear is used,

the larger section of the backrest must be

locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have

a restraining effect.◀

General information

Always make sure that safety belts are being

worn by all occupants before driving away.

Although airbags enhance safety by providing

added protection, they are not a substitute for

safety belts.

Buckling the belt

Number of safety belts

Your vehicle has been fitted with safety belts for

the safety of you and your passengers.

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BMW X5: five or seven safety belts.

BMW X6: four or five safety belts.

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the

belt buckle.

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responding message is displayed on the Control

Display.

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.

Calibrating driver's seat

The warning lamp lights up. A mes‐

sage also appears on the Control Dis‐

play. Please calibrate the driver's seat.

The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be

correct for adult seat occupants of every build if

the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 48.

1. Move the driver's seat forward until it stops.

The two rear safety belt buckles integrated into

the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the

leftandright. Thebeltbuckleembossedwiththe

word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by

passengers riding in the center position.

2. Move the driver's seat forward again. It

briefly moves toward the front in the proc‐

ess.

3. Set the desired seating position again.

The calibration is completed when the message

on the Control Display disappears. Should this

message continue to be displayed, repeat the

calibration. If the message does not disappear

even after repeated calibration, have the system

checked as soon as possible.

Safety belt reminder for the driver's and

front passenger seat

The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐

nal sounds. In addition, a message ap‐

pears on the Control Display. Check

whether the safety belt has been fastened cor‐

rectly.

Do not carry out calibration while the ve‐

hicle is moving

The safety belt reminder is active at speeds

above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐

tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐

senger seat.

Never carry out calibration while the vehicle is

moving, as this can cause accidents.

Make sure that no persons or objects become

wedged during the calibration process, as this

can cause injuries or damage.◀

Damage to safety belts

In the case of strain caused by accidents or

damage:

Head restraints

Have the safety belts, including the safety belt

tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors

checked.

Correctly adjusted head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.

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.◀

Adjusting the head restraint

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all

occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased

risk of injury in an accident.◀

Belt-force limiter

BMW X5: push the head restraints of the 3rd row

seats into the top position.

The effect of the belt-force limiter on the driver's

seat is dependent on the position of the driver's

seat.

To maintain the long-term accuracy of this func‐

tion, the driver's seat must be calibrated if a cor‐

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Height

Electrical

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐

prox. at ear level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is

as close as possible to the back of the head.

Active front head restraints

In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient

severity, the active head restraint reduces the

distance to the head.

Adjusting electrically.

Reduced protective function

Front seats: adjusting the distance

from the back of the head

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Do not use seat or head restraint cov‐

ers.

▷

Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,

directly on the head restraints.

Only attach accessories approved by BMW

to the seat or head restraint.

Otherwise, the protective function of the active

head restraint will be impaired and the personal

safety of the occupants will be endangered.

Have the active head restraints reset after they

are triggered in a rear-end collision. Have this

work performed by the service center only; oth‐

erwise, this safety feature with not be opera‐

tional.◀

Press the button and pull the headrest cushion

forward or push it back.

Compromised performance

Do not place any objects behind the head‐

rest cushion. Otherwise, you can impair the

proper function of the head restraint.◀

Please contact the service center if the front

head restraints need to be removed or installed.

Front seats: adjusting the height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐

prox. at ear level.

Comfort seat

The distance from the back of the seat occu‐

pant's head can be adjusted using the shoulder

support, refer to page 49.

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Seat, mirror, and steering

wheel memory

General information

Two different driver's seat and front passenger

seat positions, exterior mirror positions and

steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐

trieved.

The adjustment of the backrest width and the

lumbar support is not stored in the memory.

You can fold the side extensions on the head re‐

straint forward for increased lateral support in

the resting position.

Storing

BMW X5: rear seats and 3rd row seats

Adjusting the height

1. Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐

tion, refer to page 66.

2. Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and

steering wheel positions.

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To raise: pull.

3.

Press the button. The LED in the

button lights up.

To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

push the head restraint down.

4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2. The

LED goes out.

In vehicles equipped with 3rd row seats, the

height of the middle head restraint is not adjust‐

able.

If the M button is pressed accidentally:

Press the button again. The LED goes

out.

Removing

1. Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head

restraint out completely.

Calling up settings

Do not retrieve the memory setting while

driving

BMW X6: rear seats

The head restraints in the rear cannot be ad‐

justed and cannot be removed.

Do not retrieve thememory setting whiledriving,

as an unexpected seat movement could result

in an accident.◀

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Comfort function

At a glance

1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or

switch on the radio ready state, refer to

page 66.

2. Briefly press the desired memory but‐

ton 1 or 2.

The seat is automatically moved to the stored

position.

The procedure stops when a switch for setting

the seat or one of the memory buttons is

pressed.

1

2

3

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Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor

Fold in and out

Safety mode

1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni‐

tion on or off, refer to page 66.

Selecting a mirror

2. Press and hold the desired memory button

1 or 2 until the setting procedure is com‐

pleted.

To change over to the other mirror:

Slide the mirror changeover switch.

Adjusting electrically

Mirrors

The setting corresponds to the direction

in which the button is pressed.

Exterior mirrors

General information

The mirror on the passenger side is more curved

than the driver's mirror.

Saving positions

Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 56.

Adjusting manually

Estimating distances correctly

If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,

press the edges of the mirror glass.

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer

than they appear. Do not estimate the distance

to the traffic behind you based on what you see

in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an

accident.◀

Automatic Curb Monitor

When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror

glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐

senger side. This improves your view of the curb

and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for

example.

Activating

1.

Slide the mirror changeover switch

to the driver's side mirror position.

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2. Shift into reverse or engage transmission

position R.

Interior rearview mirror

Reducing the blinding effect

Deactivating

Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐

senger's side mirror position.

Fold in and out

Press button 3.

Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.

For example, this is advantageous

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In car washes.

From behind when driving at night: turn the

knob.

In narrow streets.

For folding back mirrors that were folded

away manually.

Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic

dimming feature

Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐

matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

Fold in the mirror in a car wash

Before entering an automatic car wash,

fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the

button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐

pending on the width of the vehicle.◀

Automatic heating

Depending on the external temperature, both

exterior mirrors are automatically heated when

the engine is running or the ignition is switched

on.

Two photocells are used for control:

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In the mirror glass, see arrow.

On the back of the mirror.

For proper operation:

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Keep the photocells clean.

Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

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Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat,

mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to

page 56.

Steering wheel

General information

Do not adjust while driving

Easy entry/exit

Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement

could result in an accident.◀

To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel

temporarily moves into the uppermost position.

Steering wheel heating

Switching on/off

Adjusting

Mechanical

Press the button.

1. Fold the lever down.

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On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐

tion.

3. Fold the lever back.

Do not use force to swing the lever back.

Do not use force to swing the lever back

up; otherwise, the mechanism will be dam‐

aged.◀

Electric

The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐

rections.

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