Settings -> Seats for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Settings
Controls
Settings
the backrest so that it is in the most upright
position as possible and do not adjust again
while driving.◀
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
Middle seat
The middle seat is of limited usefulness. It is
recommended that this seat only be used by
persons who can use the backrest as a substi‐
tute for the head restraint.
Sitting safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution
to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
Manually adjustable seats
Overview
The seating position also plays an important
role in an accident in combination with:
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Safety belts, refer to page 54.
Head restraints, refer to page 56.
Airbags.
Seats
Safety information
WARNING
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Forward/backward
Thigh support
Seat tilt
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an acci‐
dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side
when the vehicle is stationary.◀
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Height
WARNING
With a backrest inclined too far to the
rear, the protective effect of the safety belt
cannot be ensured anymore. There is a risk of
sliding under the safety belt in an accident.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Ad‐
just the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust
Backrest tilt
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Controls
Settings
Forward/backward
Seat tilt
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat
engages properly.
After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Electrically adjustable seats
Overview
Height
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
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Seat and mirror memory
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Backrest tilt
Backrest tilt
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently used. When the vehicle
is unlocked via the remote control, the position
is automatically retrieved if the function is acti‐
vated for this purpose.
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
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Settings
Controls
Forward/backward
Backrest tilt
Push switch forward or backward.
Move switch forward or backward.
Height
Thigh support
Push switch up or down.
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support.
Seat tilt
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐
gion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
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Press the front/rear section
of the switch:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.
Move switch up or down.
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Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch:
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest width
You can change the width of the backrest us‐
ing the side wings to adjust the lateral support.
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