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:  
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.  
Press the front/rear section  
of the switch:  
The curvature is increased/  
decreased.  
Move switch up or down.  
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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