Controls and features -> Seats for your BMW X5 2000-2006

44nSitting safely  
Seats  
If the middle safety belt in the rear is  
used, the wider seatback must be  
locked, refer to page 126, as otherwise  
the safety belt has no restraining action.  
Note before adjusting  
Seat adjustment  
Never try to adjust your seat while > Mechanical seat adjustment, refer to  
operating the vehicle. The seat following columns  
could respond with unexpected move- > Power seat adjustment, refer to  
Fasten safety belt, refer to page 49.  
ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle  
control could lead to an accident. On  
the front passenger side as well, do not > Power rear-seat backrest adjustment,  
page 46  
> Head restraints, refer to page 47  
tilt the backrest too far toward the rear  
while driving. Failure to observe this  
precaution can prevent the belt from  
providing effective protection against  
injury, as the passenger could slide  
under the belt in an accident.<  
refer to page 48  
Also observe the information on the  
safety belts on page 49 and on the  
head restraints on page 47.  
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