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Seat adjustment
BMW M sports seat
45n
For maximum safety when adjusting the
seat position, please observe the
following:
Correct sitting posture
To reduce strain on your spinal column,
sit all the way back in the seat and rest
your back fully against the backrest.
The ideal sitting posture is achieved
when your head is extended from your
spine in a straight line.
Never try to adjust your seat while
driving the vehicle. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement,
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.
For long-distance driving, you may wish
to increase the angle of the backrest
slightly to reduce muscular tension.
You should always be able to reach
the highest point on the steering wheel
without straightening your arms.
Be sure that the safety belt remains
firmly against your body at all times. In
the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap
belt could slide over your hips, leading
to abdominal injury. In addition, the
safety belt's restraint effectiveness is
reduced if the belt is worn loosely.
Never travel with the backrest reclined
to an extreme angle (especially impor-
tant for front passengers). Keep the
backrest relatively upright to minimize
the risk of sliding under the safety belt
and sustaining injury in the event of a
crash.
1 Tilt angle (driver's seat only)
2 Backward/Forward adjustment
3 Cushion height
4 Backrest angle
5 Head restraint height
Adjust the tilt angle of the head
restraint manually by rotating it
Do not move the seats to the rear when
the vehicle is at an extreme angle (on
garage ramps or steep slopes, for
example). If you do so, the automatic
safety belt height adjustment can be
disengaged.<
46nBMW M sports seat
Lumbar support
Thigh support
Head restraints
You can adjust the backrest's contour
for additional support in the curvature
of your spine's lumbar region.
You can also adjust the thigh support to Adjust the angle of the front head
correspond with your personal comfort. restraint by rotating it forward or back.
Adjust the height of the rear head
restraint by pulling it up or pushing it
down.
The upper hips and spinal column
receive supplementary support to help
you maintain a relaxed, upright posture.
Head restraints reduce the risk
of spinal injury in the event of an
accident.
> Press the front/rear of switch:
increase/decrease curvature.
> Press the upper/lower end of the
switch: curvature is shifted upward or
downward.
Adjust the head restraint so that its
center is approximately level with your
ears.
Leave the center-rear head restraint in
the fully-lowered position at all times.
Extending it limits its function.<
Comply with the adjustment
instructions on page 45. Failure to
do so could result in diminished
personal safety.<
BMW comfort seat*
47n
Front passenger's seat adjustment for
relaxed traveling:
1 Adjust the upper backrest section to
its extreme rear position.
2 Increase the seat cushion tilt.
3 Tilt the backrest somewhat further.
4 Bring the upper backrest section
forward.
Make corrections in the forward/
backward adjustment of the seat
to ensure that the safety belt still fits
firmly against your body. If you do not
do this, the protection provided by the
safety belt may be reduced.<
Shoulder support
This seat allows you to make additional
adjustments with the power seat
system (see under BMW M sports seat,
page 45) for
Press the rocker switch to adjust the tilt
angle of the shoulder support.
You can use the adjustable upper back-
rest for supplementary support in the
shoulder region. This provides a relaxed
driving position and helps relieve stress
on the shoulder muscles.
1 Lumbar support
2 Shoulder support
Lumbar support
To obtain the optimal shoulder support
setting, we recommend:
See under BMW M sport seat on
page 46.
Driver and front passenger:
1 Adjust the upper backrest section to
its extreme rear position.
2 Adjust the seat to the optimal posi-
tion as described on page 45.
3 Bring the upper backrest section
forward until your shoulders enjoy
firm support.
