BMW X5 2021 Owners Manual

The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
are
opening
to#j
gether.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.'xBriefly
press
out
the
switch
twice
in
succes#j sion
toward
the
front
past
the
resistance
point.
The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
are
closing
together.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Comfort
position
In
some
models,
the
wind
noises
in
the
car's
in#jterior
are
lowest
when
the
glass
sunroof
is
notfully
open.
In
these
models,
the
automatic
func#jtion
initially
only
opens
the
glass
sunroof
up
to
this
comfort
position.
Pressing
the
switch
again
opens
the
glass
sun#j
roof
fully.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
from
becoming
jammed
between
the
roof and
glass
sunroof
while
the
glass
sunroof
is
clos#jing.
General
information
If
a
resistance
or
blockage
is
detected
while
the glass
sunroof
is
closing,
the
closing
operation
is
interrupted
once
the
roof
reaches
the
half-open position,
or
it
is
stopped
when
closing
from
the
tilted
position.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
jam
protection
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
with
limited
jam
protection.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
spe#j
cific
threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.3.Push
the
switch
forward
again
past
the
resist#j
ance
point
and
hold
until
the
glass
sunroof closes
without
jam
protection.
Make
sure
that
the
closing
area
is
clear.
Closing
from
the
lifted
position
without
jam
protection
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point
and
hold.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After
a
power
failure
during
the
opening
or
clos#j
ing
process,
the
glass
sunroof
can
only
be
oper#j
ated
to
a
limited
extent.
Initializing
the
system
can
help
in
this
case.
The
system
can
be
initialized
under
the
following
conditions:
'xThe
vehicle
is
parked
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a
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'xThe
external
temperature
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Seats,
mirrors
and
steering
wheelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Sitting
safely
An
ideal
seat
position
that
meets
the
needs
of
the
occupants
can
make
a
vital
contribution
to
relaxed,
fatigue-free
driving.
In
the
event
of
an
accident,
the
correct
seat
posi#j
tion
plays
an
important
role.
Follow
the
informa#j
tion
in
the
following
chapters.
Additional
information:
'xSeats,
refer
to
page
113.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
119.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
121.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
184.
Seats,
front
General
information
The
seat
adjustment
for
the
driver's
seat
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
When a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
stored
position
iscalled
up
automatically.
The
current
seat
position
can
be
stored
using the
memory
function.
Safety
information
Warning
Seat
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
un#j
expected
movements
of
the
seat.
Vehicle
con#j
trol
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Only
adjust
the
seat
on
the
driver's
side
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Warning
With
a
backrest
inclined
too
far
to
the
rear,
the
efficacy
of
the
safety
belt
can
no
longer
be
en#j
sured.
There
is
a
risk
of
sliding
under
the
safety
belt
in
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Adjust
the
seat
prior
to
starting
the
trip.
Adjust
the
backrest
so
that
it
is
in
the most
upright
position
as
possible
and
do
notadjust
again
while
driving.
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#j
ment.
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Overview1Backrest
width2Thigh
support3Forward/backward,
height,
seat
tilt4Upper
backrest5Backrest
tilt,
head
restraint6Lumbar
support
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
the
switch
in
the
front
or
back.
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Sport
seat
Pull
the
lever
at
the
front
of
the
seat
and
push
the
thigh
support
forward
or
back.
Lumbar
support
Concept The
curvature
of
the
seat
backrest
can
be
ad#j
justed
in
a
way
that
it
supports
the
lumbar
region
of
the
spine.
The
lower
back
and
the
spine
are supported
for
upright
posture.
Adjusting
'xPress
the
front/rear
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
increased/
decreased.'xPress
the
upper/lower
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
shifted
up/
down.
Backrest
width
Concept
Adjusting
the
backrest
width
may
improve
lateral support
when
taking
corners.
General
information
The
backrest
width
is
changed
by
adjusting
the
side
sections
of
the
backrest.
To
make
it
easier
to
enter
and
exit
the
vehicle,
the
backrest
width
temporarily
opens
fully.
Adjusting'xPress
the
front
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
de#j
creases.'xPress
the
rear
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
increases.
Upper
backrest
Concept
The
upper
backrest
supports
the
back
in
the shoulder
area.
A
correct
setting
leads
to
a
re#j
laxed
seating
position
and
reduces
strain
on
the shoulder
muscles.
General
information If
the
driver's
door
is
opened
when
the
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
off,
the
upper
backrest moves
into
the
standard
position.
Adjusting
'xPress
the
front
section
of
the
button:
The
upper
backrest
is
inclined
forward.'xPress
the
rear
section
of
the
button:
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upper
backrest
is
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Front
passenger
seat
functionality
Concept
The
front
passenger
seat
can
be
adjusted
with
the
switches
of
the
driver's
seat,
for
instance
to
increase
the
legroom
in
the
rear.
If
needed,
the
memory
position
for
the
front
pas#j
senger
seat
can
be
stored.
Overview
Front
passenger
seat
functionality
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up.2.Adjust
the
front
passenger
seat
on
the
driv#j
er's
seat.3.If
needed,
store
the
memory
position
for
the front
passenger
seat.
Switching
off
Press
the
button.
The
LED
goes
out.
The
function
deactivates
itself
automati#j
cally
after
some
time.
Rear
seats
Second
row
of
seats
General
information The
seats
of
the
second
row
of
seats
can
be
ad#j
justed
forward
and
backward
including
the
back#j
rest
tilt.
The
backrest
tilt
for
the
center
section
is
ad#j
justed
together
with
the
left
rear
seat
backrest.
Safety
information
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#jment.
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
movement
of
the
center
armrest
is
clear
during
folding
down.
Warning
When
folding
back
the
second
row
of
seats,
there
is
a
danger
of
jamming.
There
is
a
risk
of injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
second
row
of
seats
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
Seats
in
the
second
row
of
seats
are
not
locked
when
they
are
folded
down
and
they
can
move.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
fold
the
seats
in
the
second
row
down
while
loading.
When
driving
without
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load,
fold
back
and
lock
the
seats
in
the
second
row
before
driving
away.
Overview1Resetting
to
standard
position2Forward/backward3Backrest
tilt
Resetting
to
standard
position
Press
the
button
to
reset
to
standard
position. The
process
is
canceled
if
the
button
is
pressedagain.
Forward/backward
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Backrest
tilt
Move
switch
forward
or
backward. Access
to
the
third
row
of
seats
Safety
information
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Fold
down
rear
seat
backrest
1.Fold
middle
section
of
the
second
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2.Push
the
switch
once
forward
or
backward.
The
seat
automatically
moves
to
the
respective
end
position.
To
avoid
a
collision,
the
position
of
the
front
seats
may
be
adjusted
automatically.
If
the
second
row
of
seats
is
not
locked,
an
acoustic
signal
will
sound
and
a
warning
symbol will
be
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Third
row
of
seats General
information The
third
row
of
seats
consists
of
two
divided
seats.
Fold
up
the
backrest Safety
information
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.1.Fold
up
and
engage
the
backrest.2.Adjust
the
head
restraint
correctly
as
needed.
Fold
down
rear
seat
backrest
1.Move
the
head
restraints
down,
refer
to page
122.2.Slide
the
lever
forward
to
unlock
the
backrest.3.Fold
the
backrest
down.
Exiting
from
the
third
row
of
seats
The
second
row
of
seats
can
be
folded
down
with
the
switch.
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Additional
information:
Access
to
the
third
row
of
seats,
refer
to
page
117
Emergency
unlocking
rear
seat
backrest
General
information
The
two
outer
backrests
of
the
second
seat
row
can
be
folded
down
manually,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
electrical
fault.
Unlocking
from
the
second
seat
row
Pull
the
loop
and
fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
for#j
ward.
Unlocking
from
the
third
seat
row
Pull
the
loop
and
fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
for#j
ward.
Safety
switch
for
the
rear Press
the
button
on
the
driver's
door.
This
locks
various
functions
so
that
they
cannot
be
operated
from
the
rear.
Additional
information:
Safety
switch,
refer
to
page
109.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The
vehicle
is
fitted
with
five
or
seven
safety
belts
to
ensure
occupant
safety.
However,
they
can
only
offer
protection
when
adjusted
cor#j
rectly.
The
two
outer
safety
belt
buckles
of
the
second row
of
seats
are
intended
for
the
persons
sittingon
the
left
and
right.
The
center
safety
belt
buckle
of
the
second
row
of
seats
is
intended
for
the
person
sitting
in
the
middle.
General
informationAlways
make
sure
that
safety
belts
are
being
worn
by
the
occupants
before
driving
off.
The airbags
supplement
the
safety
belts
as
an
addi#jtional
safety
device.
The
airbags
are
not
a
substi#j
tute
for
safety
belts.
The
upper
shoulder
strap's
anchorage
point
will be
correct
for
adult
seat
occupants
of
every
buildif
the
seat
is
correctly
adjusted.
Safety
information
Warning
Use
of
a
safety
belt
to
buckle
more
than
one
person
will
potentially
defeat
the
ability
of
the
safety
belt
to
serve
its
protective
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Do
not
allow
more
than
one
person
to
wear
a
sin#j
gle
safety
belt.
Infants
and
children
are
not
al#j
lowed
on
an
occupant's
lap,
but
must
be
trans#j
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ported
and
secured
in
designated
child
restraint
systems.
Warning
The
efficacy
of
safety
gear,
including
safety belts,
can
be
limited
or
lost
when
safety
belts
are
fastened
incorrectly.
An
incorrectly
fastened
safety
belt
can
cause
additional
injuries,
for
in#j
stance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
all
occupants
are
wearing
safety
belts
correctly.
Warning
With
a
rear
backrest
that
is
not
locked,
the
pro#j
tective
function
of
the
middle
safety
belt
is
not
guaranteed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
If
you
are
using
the
middle
safety
belt,
lock
the
wider
rear
seat
backrest.
Warning
The
efficacy
of
safety
gear,
including
safety
belts,
may
not
be
fully
functional
or
fail
in
the
following
situations:
'xThe
safety
belts
or
safety
belt
buckles
are
damaged,
soiled,
or
changed
in
any
other
way.'xBelt
tensioners
or
belt
retractors
were
modified.
Safety
belts
can
be
imperceptibly
damaged
in
the
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
retrac#jtors
or
belt
anchors
and
keep
them
clean.
Havethe
safety
belts
checked
after
an
accident
atthe
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Correct
use
of
safety
belts'xWear
the
safety
belt
twist-free
and
tight
to your
body
over
your
lap
and
shoulders.'xWear
the
safety
belt
deep
on
your
hips
overyour
lap.
The
safety
belt
may
not
press
onyour
stomach.'xDo
not
rub
the
safety
belt
against
sharp
edges,
or
guide
it
or
jam
it
in
across
hard
or
fragile
objects.'xAvoid
thick
clothing.'xRe-tighten
the
safety
belt
frequently
upward around
your
upper
body.
Buckling
the
safety
belt
1.Guide
the
safety
belt
slowly
over
shoulder
and
hip
to
put
it
on.2.Insert
the
tongue
plate
into
the
safety
belt
buckle.
The
safety
belt
buckle
must
engage
audibly.
To
ease
accessibility
to
the
safety
belt
buckle,
an
adjustable
slider
is
available
on
the
belt
to
help position
the
buckle
when
not
in
use.
When
the
safety
belt
is
fastened,
the
driver's
and
passenger's
belt
straps
are
automatically
tight#j ened
once
after
driving
away.
Unbuckling
the
safety
belt
1.Hold
the
safety
belt
firmly.2.Press
the
red
button
in
the
safety
belt
buckle.3.Guide
the
safety
belt
back
into
its
roll-up mechanism.Seite
120CONTROLSSeats,
mirrors
and
steering
wheel120
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