lumbar support BMW X3 2011 F25 Owner's Manual
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AdjustingSitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 50.▷Head restraints, refer to page 51.▷Airbags, refer to page 80.
Seats
Adjusting
General information Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat
while driving.
The seat could respond with unexpected move‐
ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐
ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the
safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate
the protection normally provided by the belt.◀
The seat setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked
via the remote control, the position is automati‐
cally retrieved if the setting, refer to page 37, for
this function is active.
Overview: manually adjustable seats1Forward/backward2Thigh support*3Seat tilt*4Backrest width*5Lumbar support*6Height7Backrest tilt
Settings in detail: manually adjustable
seats
Forward/back:
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
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Seat tilt*:
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en‐
gages properly.
Height:
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest tilt:
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the back‐
rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Overview: electrically* adjustable
seats1Backrest width2Lumbar support*3Forward/backward, height, seat tilt4Backrest tilt5Seat and mirror memory for driver's seat
Settings in detail: electrically*
adjustable seats
1.Forward/back.2.Height.Seite 4848
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3.Seat tilt.4.Backrest tilt.
Thigh support*
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‐
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 section of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/down.
Backrest width*
Change the width of the backrest using the side
wings to adjust the lateral support.
Front seat heating*
Switching on Press the button once for each temper‐
ature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
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Adjusting the height: outer head
restraints▷To raise: pull.▷To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1.Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐
sible.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Seat and mirror memory*
General information
Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror
positions can be stored and retrieved for each
remote control. Settings for the backrest width
and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.4.Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings Do 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 accident.◀
Comfort function
1.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.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 86
Activated-charcoal filter 105
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 85
Adaptive light control 77
Adaptive light control, bulb re‐ placement 223
Additional telephone 176
Additives, oil 217
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 80
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 102, 104
Air distribution, manual 101, 103
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 102, 105
Air pressure, tires 207
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 106
Air volume, automatic climate control 101, 104
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 17
All around the headliner 18
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 105
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 213
All-wheel-drive 87
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 108
Alternative oil types 218
AM/FM station 148 Announcement, navigation,
refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 137
Antifreeze, washer fluid 64
Antilock Brake System, ABS 86
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 86
Appointments 189
Approved engine oils 217
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 114
Arrival time 71
Assist 195
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 229
Audio playback 155
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 169
AUTO intensity 104
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 101
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 103
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 81
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 77
Automatic Hold 60
Automatic locking 38
Automatic recirculated-air control 104
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 104
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 101
AUTO program, intensity 104
AUX-IN port 166 Average fuel consumption 70
Average speed 70
Axle loads, weights 241
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, seats 47
Backrest, width 49
Backup camera 95
Balance 146
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 229
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 231
Bass 146
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 227
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 227
Before entering the car wash 233
Belts, safety belts 50
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 115
Blinds, sun protection 44
Bluetooth audio 169
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 177
BMW Assist 195
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 124
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 219
BMW Search 197
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 115
Brake assistant 86
Brake discs, breaking in 120 Seite 252252
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Keyless Go, refer to ComfortAccess 41
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 33
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 65
Knee airbag 80
L
Lamp replacement 221
Lamp replacement, front 222
Lamp replacement, rear 225
Lamps 76
Lamps and bulbs 221
Language on Control Dis‐ play 73
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 123
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Leather, care 234
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 222
Length, vehicle 240
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
Light-alloy wheels, care 234
Light control 77
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 222
Lighting 76
Lighting via remote control 36
Light switch 76
Load 123
Loading 122
Lock, door 38
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 36
Locking, automatic 38
Locking, central 35
Locking via tailgate 39
Lock, power window 44 Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 57
Low beams 76
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 78
Lower back support 49
Lug bolt lock 226
Luggage compartment roller cover 110
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 124
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 219
Maintenance require‐ ments 219
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 73
Maintenance system, BMW 219
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 74
Manual air distribu‐ tion 101, 103
Manual air volume 101, 104
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 59
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 65
Manual operation, backup camera 95
Manual operation, door lock 38
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 53
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 204
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 94
Manual operation, Top View 98
Map, destination entry 132
Map in split screen 139
Map view 138
Marking on approved tires 212 Marking, run-flat tires 213
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 104
Maximum speed, winter tires 213
Measure, units of 73
Medical kit 229
Memory, seat, mirror 52
Menu in instrument cluster 69
Menus, operating, iDrive 19
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 139
Messages 187
Microfilter 103, 105
Minimum tread, tires 211
Mirror 53
Mirror memory 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 121
Mobile phone 176
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 222
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
MP3 player 166
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 155
Music collection 162
Music search 163
Music, storing 162
N
Navigation 128
Navigation data 142
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 51
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 51
New wheels and tires 212 Seite 256256
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