seat adjustment BMW 5 SERIES 2013 F10 Owner's Manual
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Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Malfunction
Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sour‐
ces such as mobile phones, metal objects,
overhead power lines, transmission towers,
etc.
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
If there is a malfunction, open the trunk lid with
the remote control button or with the button on
the trunk lid.
Adjusting
Unlocking The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select symbol or "Unlock button:"4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or
the country-specific variant, you can set
whether the doors are also unlocked with the
button on the remote control.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or ob‐
jects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
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Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the control, move the seat for‐
ward or back slightly to make sure it engages
properly.
Height
Move the button in the required direction. Backrest
Move the button in the required direction.
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance1Thigh support2Forward/back, height, tilt3Shoulder support4Backrest width5Lumbar support6Backrest
Note The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the remote control currently in use. When
the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control,
the position is automatically retrieved if the
Function, refer to page 41, for this is activated.
Adjustments in detail
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2.Height.3.Seat tilt.4.Backrest tilt.5.Thigh support.Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.▷Press the front/rear section
of the switch.
The curvature is increased/
decreased.▷Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest width
Change the width of the back‐
rest using the side wings to ad‐
just the lateral support.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
Shoulder support
Also supports the back in the shoulder area:
▷Results in a relaxed seating position.▷Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Active seat Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to
help prevent lower back pain.
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Calling up settingsDo not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐
dent.◀
Comfort function1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored
seat positions is deactivated to save battery
power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷Open or close the door or trunk lid.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the Start/Stop button.Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
At a glance1Adjusting2Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
mirror setting is stored for the remote control
in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if the setting for this function is active.
Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
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▷On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirementFor proper operation:
▷Keep the photocells clean.▷Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering wheel
General information Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Manual steering wheel adjustment
1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.3.Fold the lever back.Power steering wheel adjustment
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐
rections.
Storing the position Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 55.
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off Press the button.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 126
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Activated-charcoal filter 163
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 133
Active Protection 123
Active roll stabilization, see Dynamic Drive 129
Active seat, front 50
Active seat ventilation, front 51
Active Steering, integral 130
Adaptive brake assistant 126
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 123
Adaptive drive 129
Adaptive light control 97
Additives, oil 227
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 247
Airbags 101
Airbags, indicator/warning light 102
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 162
Air distribution, manual 161
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 162
Air flow, automatic climate control 161
Air pressure, tires 207 Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 163
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 221
All-wheel-drive 128
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 168
Alternative oil types 227
Ambient light 100
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 126
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 126
Approved engine oils 227
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 177
Arrival time 93
Ashtray 169
Ashtray, front 169, 170
Ashtray, rear 170
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 241
Assistance when driving off 126
Attentiveness assistant 124
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 68
AUTO intensity 161
Automatic car wash 246
Automatic climate con‐ trol 160
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133 Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 103
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 97
Automatic Hold 68
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 162
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
Automatic tailgate 37
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 161
AUTO program, intensity 161
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 92
Average speed 92
Axle loads, weights 253
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Backup camera 147
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 241
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 244
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 238
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 238
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 178
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