BMW 5 SERIES 2017 Manual Online

5Lumbar support6Backrest tilt, head restraint
General
information
The seat adjustment for the driver's seat is
stored for the driver profile currently used. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote
control, the position is automatically retrieved
if the function, refer to page 72, is activated for
this purpose.
The current seat position can be stored using the memory function, refer to page 89.
Forward/backward
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Push switch up or down.
Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward. Thigh
support
Push switch forward or backward.
Lumbar
support
Concept
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adj justed in a way that it supports the lumbar rej
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gion of the spine. The lower back and thespine are supported for upright posture.
Settings'yPress the front/rear section
of the switch:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'yPress the upper/lower secj
tion of the switch:
The curvature is shifted up/ down.
Backrest
width
General
information
You can change the backrest width by adjustj
ing the side wings of the backrest.
Settings
'yPress the front section of
the switch:
The backrest width dej creases.'yPress the rear section of the
switch:
The backrest width inj
creases.
Upper
backrest
adjustment
Concept
The upper backrest supports the back in the
shoulder area. A correct setting leads to a rej laxed seating position and reduces strain onthe shoulder muscles.
Settings
Press the button on the respective side.
Safety
belts Number
of
safety
belts
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to enj sure occupant safety. Optimal protection isonly achieved if the safety belts are correctlyapplied.
The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear
seat are intended for the persons sitting on the
left and right.
The center safety belt buckle of the rear seat is
intended for the person sitting in the middle.
General
information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by the occupants before driving off. The
airbags supplement the safety belts as an adj
ditional safety device. The airbags are not a
substitute for safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
will be correct for adult seat occupants of evj
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety
information WARNING
If the safety belt is used to buckle more
than one person, the protective effect of the
safety belt can no longer be ensured. There is
a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow
more than one person to wear a single safety
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belt. Infants and children are not allowed on anoccupant's lap, but must be transported andsecured in designated child restraint sysj
tems.'

Safety
mode
In critical situations, for instance during an emergency stop, the front safety belts tighten automatically.
If the situation passes without an accident ocj
curring, the belt tension relaxes.
If the belt tension does not loosen automatij
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt using the red button in the safety beltbuckle. Fasten the safety belt before continujing on your trip.
Front
head
restraints General
information The current head restraint position can bestored using the memory function, refer to
page 89.
Correctly
adjusted
head
restraint General
information
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at eye level.
Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Safety
information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to rej
moved or not correctly adjusted head rej
straints can cause injuries in the head and
neck area. There is a risk of injury. Before drivj
ing, install the head restraints on the occupied seats. Ensure that the middle of the head rejstraint supports the back of the head approxij
mately at eye level.'

'yTo raise: push the head restraint up.
Adjusting
the
height:
power
head
restraints
Push switch up or down.
Distance
to
back
of
head:
manual
head
restraints
'yBack: press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear.'yForward: pull the head restraint toward the
front.
Distance
to
back
of
head:
electrical
head
restraints
The head restraint is automatically reposij
tioned when the upper backrest is adjusted.
Adjusting
the
side
extensions
Fold the side extensions on the head restraint
forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Rear
head
restraints Correctly
adjusted
head
restraint
General
information
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at eye level.
Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Safety
information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to rej
moved or not correctly adjusted head rej straints can cause injuries in the head andneck area. There is a risk of injury. Before drivjing, install the head restraints on the occupiedseats. Ensure that the middle of the head rej
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straint supports the back of the head approxij
mately at eye level.'

locked via the remote control, the position isautomatically retrieved if the function, refer topage 72, is activated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be
stored using the memory function, refer to
page 89.
Safety
information WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traffic behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.,while changing lanes. There is a risk of an accijdent. Estimate the distance to the traffic bejhind by looking over your shoulder.'

Activating1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's side mirror
position.
Interior
mirror,
automatic
dimming
feature
Overview
Photocells are used for control:
'yIn the mirror glass.'yOn the back of the mirror.
Functional
requirements
'yKeep the photocells clean.'yDo not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel movej ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is arisk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheelwhile the vehicle is stationary only.'

Assistance
getting
in
and
out
The steering wheel temporarily moves into the
highest position to make it easier to enter and
exit the vehicle.
Heated
steering
wheel
Overview
Heated steering wheel
Switching
on/off Press button.
A Check Control message is disj
played.
If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 min afj
ter an intermediate stop, the heated steering wheel activates automatically.
Memory
function Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if
necessary, retrieved using the memory funcj tion:
'ySeat position.'yExterior mirror position.'ySteering wheel position.'yHeight of the Head-up Display.General
information
Two memory locations with different settings can be set for each driver profile, refer to
page 68.
The following settings are not stored:'yBackrest width.'yLumbar support.
Safety
information
WARNING
Using the memory function while driving
can lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel movements. Vehicle control could be lost.
There is a risk of an accident. Only retrieve the
memory function when the vehicle is stationj ary.'

3.Press desired button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. A signal sounds.
Calling
up
settings
The stored position is called up automatically.
Press selected button 1 or 2.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting the seat is pressed or one of the memory butj
tons is pressed again.
While driving, the seat position adjustment on the driver's side is interrupted after a short
time.
Massage
function
Concept
Depending on the program, the massage funcj
tion ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General
information
Eight different massage programs can be sej lected:
'yPelvis activation.'yUpper body activation.'yFull body activation.'yBack massage.'yShoulder massage.'yLumbar massage.'yUpper body training.'yFull body training.Overview
Massage function
Switching
on Press button once for each intensity
level.
The maximum intensity level is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until theLEDs go out.
Adjusting
the
massage
program Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Seat comfort"4.Select desired seat.5."Seat massage"6.Select the desired setting.Seite 90ControlsSettings90
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