BMW X5M 2017 Repair Manual

'yDo not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,directly on the head restraint.'yOnly use accessories that have been dejtermined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.'yDo not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,
while driving.'

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 48, is activated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored using the memory function, refer to
page 61.
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 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 property damage. Before washing,
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.'

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, e.g., due to the following acj
tions:'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.'

Safety
informationWARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can
injure a child in a child restraint system when
the airbags are activated. There is a risk of inj
jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSENj GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.'

til the best possible belt guide position isreached.
Backrest
width Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint system in the front passenger
seat, open the backrest width completely. Do
not change the backrest width again and do
not call up a memory position.
Child
seat
security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be permanently locked to fasj
ten child restraint systems.
Locking
the
safety
belt1.Pull out the belt strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
safety belt.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking
the
safety
belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint system.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in comj
pletely.
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
General
information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chilj
dren.
Pay attention to the operating and safety inforj mation of the child restraint system manufacjturer when installing and using LATCH child
restraint fixing systems.
Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.Safety
information
WARNING
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tems are not correctly engaged, the protective
effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tem can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that the lower anj
chors are securely engaged and that the
LATCH child restraint fixing system fits sej curely against the backrest.'

bols. It is not recommended to use the innerlower anchors of standard outer LATCH posij
tions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle seat belt instead
for the middle seat.BMW X5 M:
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are loj
cated in the gap between the seat and backj
rest.
BMW X6 M:
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are loj
cated behind the seat cover between the backj
rest and the seat cushion.
Open the zipper to access the anchors.
Before
installing
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the
child restraint system.
Assembly
of
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
1.Install child restraint system, see manufacj
turer's information.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are propj erly connected.
Child
restraint
systems
with
tether
strap
Mounting
points The respective symbol shows the anjchor for the upper retaining strap.
Seats with an upper top tether are
marked with this symbol. It can be found on
the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.
Safety
information NOTE
The mounting points for the upper rej
taining straps of child restraint systems are only provided for these retaining straps. Whenother objects are mounted, the anchors can bedamaged. There is a risk of property damage.
Only mount child restraint systems to the upj per retaining straps.'

3Hook for upper retaining strap4Anchor5Seat backrest6Upper retaining strap
Attaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
anchor
1.Raise the head restraint, if needed.2.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.3.If there is a retaining strap, run it between the backrest and the cargo cover.4.Attach the hook of the retaining strap tothe anchor.5.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling itdown.6.Lower and lock head restraints as needed.
BMW
X6
M:
retaining
strap
guide
WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly
used for the child restraint system, the protecj tive effect can be reduced. There is a risk of injjury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap isnot guided across sharp edges and without
twisting to the upper retaining strap.'

Safety
switch
for
the
rearPress button on the driver's door.
The LED lights up if the safety funcj
tion is switched on.
This locks various functions so that they canj
not be operated from the rear.Seite 70ControlsTransporting
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