Controls and features -> Mechanical seat adjustment for your BMW X5 2000-2006

Mechanical seat adjustment  
45n  
Seat adjustment  
Sports seat* adjustment  
3 Backrest  
Pull the lever and apply weight to or  
remove weight from the backrest as  
needed  
1 Backward/forward direction  
Pull the lever and slide the seat to the  
desired position.  
You can adjust the thigh support addi-  
tionally:  
Pull the lever and adjust the position  
of the thigh support for your personal  
comfort.  
After you release the lever, move the  
seat forward or backward slightly so  
that it engages fully  
Comply with the adjustment  
instructions on page 43. Failure  
to do so could result in diminished per-  
sonal safety.<  
2 Height  
Pull the lever and apply weight to  
or remove weight from the seat as  
required