BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual page 82

Controls
gion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
Settings
▷ 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
General information
You can change the backrest width by adjust‐
ing the side wings of the backrest.
Settings
▷ Press the front section of
the switch:
The backrest width de‐
creases.
▷ Press the rear section of the
switch:
The backrest width in‐
creases.
Upper backrest adjustment
Concept
The upper backrest supports the back in the
shoulder area. A correct setting leads to a re‐
laxed seating position and reduces strain on
the shoulder muscles.
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Settings
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Settings
Press the button on the respective side.
Safety belts
Number of safety belts
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to en‐
sure occupant safety. Optimal protection is
only achieved if the safety belts are correctly
applied.
The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear
seat are intended for the persons sitting on the
left and right.
The center safety belt buckle of the rear seat is
intended for the person sitting in the middle.
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by the occupants before driving off. The
airbags supplement the safety belts as an ad‐
ditional safety device. The airbags are not a
substitute for safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety information
WARNING
If the safety belt is used to buckle more
than one person, the protective effect of the
safety belt can no longer be ensured. There is
a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow
more than one person to wear a single safety