BMW X5 2017 Workshop Manual

Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
pinch
protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes with#j
out jam protection.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After a power failure during the opening orclosing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
During the initialization, the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing
the
system Press the switch up and hold ituntil the initialization is com#j
plete:
Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is completed
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SettingsVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily 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.
Sitting
safely
The ideal seating position meeting the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:'ySafety belts, refer to page 57.'yHead restraints, refer to page 59.'yAirbags.
Front
seats
Safety
information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an acci#j
dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side
when the vehicle is stationary.'

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
Multifunctional
seat
Push switch forward or backward.
Sport
seat
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support.
Lumbar
support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad#j
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re#j
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gion of the spine. The lower back and thespine are supported for upright posture.'yPress the front/rear section
of the switch:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'yPress the upper/lower sec#j
tion of the switch:
The curvature is shifted up/ down.
Backrest
width
To adjust the lateral support, the width of thebackrest can be changed using the side wings.
Press button on the corre#j
sponding side
Shoulder
support
The shoulder support supports the back in the
shoulder area:
'yResults in a relaxed seating position.'yReduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Press button on the corresponding side.
Front
seat
heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each tempera#jture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi#j
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au#j
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, the heater output
is reduced.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Temperature
distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and
backrest can be distributed in different ways.
About iDrive:
1."Climate"2."Front seat heating"3.Select desired seat.4.Turn the Controller to set the temperature distribution.Seite 54ControlsSettings54
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Active
seat
ventilation,
front
The
concept The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are
cooled by means of integrated fans.
The ventilation cools the seat, e.g., if the vehi#j
cle interior is overheated or for continuous cooling at high temperatures.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Switching
on Press button once for each ventilation
level.
The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit.
After a short time, the system automatically moves down one level in order to prevent ex#j
cessive cooling.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Rear
seats
Second
row
of
seats
Safety
information WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when folding
down the center armrest in the rear. There is a
risk of injury. Make sure that the area of move#j
ment of the center armrest is clear during fold#j
ing down.'

Forward/backward1.Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat inthe desired direction.2.Release lever and move seat slightly for#j
ward or back to get it to latch in place.
Backrest
tilt
The backrest tilt can be adjusted to six set#j tings.
Pull the lever, and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Access
to
the
third
row
of
seats
1.Fold middle section of the second seat row
up as necessary. When the middle section is folded down, comfortable entry is notpossible.2.Pull the lever and fold the seat forward.
If the second row of seats is not locked, a
warning symbol is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Rear
seat
heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each tempera#j
ture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi#j
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au#j
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, the heater output
is reduced.
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Switching
offPress and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Third
row
of
seats
General
information
The third row of seats consists of two divided seats.
Fold
up
the
backrest WARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the backrest engages into the locking af#j ter folding it back.'

Safety
informationWARNING
If the safety belt is used by more than
one person, the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is arisk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow
more than one person to wear a single safety
belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transported andrespectively secured in designated child re#j
straint systems.'

If the situation passes without an accident oc#j
curring, the belt tension relaxes.
If the belt tension does not loosen automati#j
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten
the safety belt before continuing on your trip.
Damage
to
safety
belts WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
may not be fully functional or fail in the follow#j
ing situations:'ySafety belts are damaged, soiled or
changed in any other way.'ySafety belt buckle is damaged or heavily
soiled.'yBelt tensioners or belt retractors were modified.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged inthe event of an accident. There is a risk of inju#j
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety
belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt
retractors or belt anchors and keep them
clean. Have the safety belts checked after an
accident at the dealer#ss service center or an#j other qualified service center or repair shop.'

Adjusting
the
height:
electrical
head
restraints
Push switch up or down.
Distance
to
the
back
of
the
head:
electrical
head
restraints
The head restraint is automatically reposi#j
tioned when the shoulder support 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
Safety
information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to re#j
moved or not correctly adjusted head re#j
straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury. Install head
restraints on occupied seats prior to driving and make sure that the center of the head re#j
straint supports the back of the head at eye
level.'