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EnglishControls and features -> Steering wheel for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003
48nBMW active seat*
Adjusting the steering wheel
Automatic steering wheel
adjustment
In order to make it easier to get into and
out of the vehicle, the steering wheel
automatically moves into the top posi-
tion and returns to the driving (memory)
position.
This automatic feature is controlled by
the position of the ignition key and by
the driver's door.
Your BMW center can adjust your
vehicle's systems in such a
Active changes in the seat's surface
help to avoid muscle cramps, pain in
the spine's lumbar region and fatigue.
The steering wheel can be moved in any
of four directions. Adjust by moving the
control lever in the desired direction.
manner that your personalized setting is
automatically called up for the steering
wheel position when you unlock the
vehicle with your personal key.<
To activate the seat, press the button
(arrow).
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. There
is a risk of accident from unexpected
movement.<
For additional details concerning the
BMW active seat, please refer to the
chapter describing "Advanced tech-
nology" on page 177.
To store the steering wheel setting,
refer to "Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory" on page 50.
