BMW X5 2018 Repair Manual

Forward/backward1.Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat inthe desired direction.2.Release lever and move seat slightly forj
ward or back to get it to latch in place.
Backrest
tilt
The backrest tilt can be adjusted to six setj 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 temperaj
ture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mij
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated auj
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, refer to page 217, 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
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unj
secured cargo can be thrown into the car's inj terior; for instance, in the event of an accident,braking or an evasive maneuver. There is a riskof injury. Make sure that the rear seat backrest
is locked after folding it back.'

tion.There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.Do not allow more than one person to wear asingle safety belt. Infants and children are not
allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be
transported and secured in designated child restraint systems.'

Safety
belt
reminder
for
driver's
and
passenger's
seat
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The indicator light lights up and a sigjnal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Safety
mode In critical situations, for instance during anemergency 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 safetybelt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten
the safety belt before continuing on your trip.
Front
head
restraints
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.'yBefore driving, install the removed head rej
straints on the occupied seats.'yAdjust the head restraint so its center supj ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.'yAdjust the distance so that the head rej straint is as close as possible to the back of
the head. Adjust the distance via the backj rest tilt as needed.'

Distance
to
the
back
of
the
head:
manual
head
restraints'yForward: pull the head restraint toward the
front.'yBack: press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear.
Distance
to
the
back
of
the
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
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.'yBefore driving, install the removed head rej
straints on the occupied seats.'yAdjust the head restraint so its center supj ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.'yAdjust the distance so that the head rej straint is as close as possible to the back of
the head. Adjust the distance via the backj rest tilt as needed.'

Settings'yTo lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.'yTo raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, move the head rej
straint up or down slightly, making sure it enj
gages properly.
RemovingThe outer head restraints can be removed.
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1.Raise the head restraint up against the rej
sistance.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
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 48.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the folj
lowing 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.'

Overview
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button. The LED in the butj
ton lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. The LED goes out.
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
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 or one of the memory buttons is pressed.
While driving, the seat position adjustment on the driver's side is interrupted after a short
time.
Calling
up
of
a
seat
position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posij tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
'yOpen or close the door or tailgate.'yPress a button on the remote control.'yPress the Start/Stop button.Mirrors
Exterior
mirrors
General
information The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver proj
file currently in use. When the vehicle is unj
locked via the remote control, the position is
automatically retrieved if the function, refer to page 51, is activated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored using the memory function, refer to
page 66.
Safety
information WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traffic
behind could be incorrectly estimated, for inj stance while changing lanes. There is a risk of
an accident. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder.'

Slide the switch.Adjusting
electrically Press button.
The mirror movement follows the butj
ton movement.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror
glass.
Automatic
Curb
Monitor,
exterior
mirror
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, for instance.
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.
Folding
in
and
out NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vej
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washjing, fold in the mirrors by hand or with the butjton.'

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.'

Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
features
and
optionsThis 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., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger themj selves and traffic, for instance due to the folj
lowing actions:'yPressing the Start/Stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'