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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Vehicle features and options
Warning
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear,
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
the protective effect of the seat belt can no
longer be ensured. There is a risk of sliding
under the seat belt in an accident. There is a
risk of injury or danger to life. Adjust the seat
prior to starting the trip. Adjust the backrest
so that it is in the most upright position as
possible and do not adjust again while driv-
ing.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Sitting safely
An ideal seat position that meets the needs of
the occupants can make a vital contribution to
relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
Warning
There is a danger of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Make sure that the
travel path of the seat is clear prior to any
adjustment.
In the event of an accident, the correct seat
position plays an important role. Follow the in-
formation in the following chapters.
Additional information:
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Seats, refer to page 108.
Semi-electrically adjustable seats
Seat belts, refer to page 112.
Head restraints, refer to page 115.
Airbags, refer to page 176.
Overview
Seats
Safety information
Warning
Seat setting while driving can lead to unex-
pected movements of the seat. Vehicle con-
trol could be lost. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Only adjust the
seat on the driver's side when the vehicle is
stationary.
The lever and switches for adjusting the seats
are located on the front seats.
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Setting the longitudinal direction
Adjusting seat tilt
Warning
If a seat is not locked, it may move unexpect-
edly while driving. Vehicle control could be
lost. There is a risk of accident, injury, or
property damage. After adjusting, move the
seat forward or back slightly, making sure the
seat engages properly.
Tilt switch up or down.
Adjusting backrest tilt
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
Adjusting the height
Tilt switch forward or backward.
Electrically adjustable seats
General information
The current seat position can be stored using
the memory function.
Overview
Press switch up or down.
The switches for setting the seats are located
on the front seats.
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Seat settings menu
Adjusting seat tilt
The seat adjustment menu button is located
on the front door.
Tilt switch up or down.
Adjusting backrest tilt
Press the button to go directly to the
seat settings menu on the control dis-
play.
Setting the longitudinal direction
Tilt switch forward or backward.
Adjusting the seat position
automatically
Press switch forward or backward.
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
in the active BMW ID or in the active driver
profile. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is
reactivated at a later time, the saved position
will be called up automatically.
Adjusting the height
Activate/deactivate the function
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Seat comfort"
4. Select driver’s seat.
5. "Use automatically"
6. Select the desired setting.
Press switch up or down.
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Functional limitation
Thigh support
It may not be possible to adjust the lumbar
support at very high and very low tempera-
tures.
Sport seat
Backrest width
Principle
Adjusting the backrest width may improve side
support when cornering.
General information
The backrest width is changed by adjusting
the side sections of the backrest.
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and push
the thigh support forward or back.
When exiting the vehicle, the backrest width
opens completely. The last set position is au-
tomatically applied before you start driving.
Multifunctional seat
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Adjusting the backrest width
3. "Seat comfort"
1.
Apps menu
4. Select desired seat.
5. Select the desired function.
6. Select the desired setting.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Seat comfort"
4. Select desired seat.
5. Select the desired function.
6. Select the desired setting.
Lumbar support
Principle
Calibrating the front seats
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad-
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright sitting position.
General information
As soon as the electric seat setting no longer
functions precisely, a Check Control message
is displayed on the control display.
Adjusting the lumbar support
To restore the accuracy of the electric seat set-
ting, the front seats must be calibrated.
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Press the front/rear section of the
button:
The curvature is increased/de-
creased.
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Press the upper/lower section of the but-
ton:
The curvature is shifted up/down.
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Safety information
Activating/deactivating the setting
1.
Apps menu
Warning
2. "Vehicle"
There is a danger of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Make sure that the
travel path of the seat is clear prior to any
adjustment.
3. "Seat comfort"
4. "Comfort exit"
5. Select the desired setting.
Seat belts
Calibrating the front seat
1. Press the longitudinal direction switch for-
ward for approx. 2 seconds until the seat
stops.
General information
The vehicle is fitted with five seat belts to en-
sure occupant safety. However, they can only
offer protection when adjusted correctly.
2. Repeat step 1 until the seat stops then
moves slightly forward.
Always make sure that seat belts are being
worn by the occupants before driving off. The
airbags supplement the seat belts as an ad-
ditional safety device. The airbags do not re-
place seat belts.
3. Press the switch forward for approx. 2 sec-
onds again until the seat stops.
4. Repeat step 3 until the seat stops then
moves slightly backward.
All seat belt anchorage points are designed to
achieve the best possible protective effect for
the seat belts when used properly and with the
correct seat settings.
As soon as the message on the control dis-
play disappears, the calibration is complete.
If the message remains active, repeat the cali-
bration.
The two outer seat belt buckles of the rear
seats are intended for the persons sitting on
the left and right.
If the message is still shown after repeated
calibration, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
The center seat belt buckle of the rear seats is
intended for the person sitting in the middle.
Additional information:
Comfort exit
Notes on sitting safely, refer to page 108.
Principle
Safety information
The seat position can be adjusted automati-
cally to make it easier to get in and out of the
vehicle.
Warning
Use of a seat belt to buckle more than one
person will potentially defeat the ability of
the seat belt to serve its protective function.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Do not strap in more than one person per
single seat belt. Infants and children are not
allowed on an occupant's lap, and must be
General information
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The backrest width completely opens tem-
porarily.
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The seat moves back.
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