BMW X5 Owner's Manual page 51

▷ Increase or decrease curvature:
Press front or rear section of switch.
▷ Shift curvature up or down:
Press upper or lower section of switch.
BMW X5: rear seats
2nd row seats
If the row of seats is divided, each side can be
adjusted separately.
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never adjust the 2nd row seats while the
vehicle is moving, as otherwise the passengers
on the 3rd row seats could be injured.
Make sure that the locking devices of the 2nd
row seats engage properly. Otherwise the re‐
straining effect of the safety belts during an ac‐
cident could be reduced.◀
Longitudinal direction
1. Pull the lever and slide the seat into the de‐
sired position.
2. Release the lever and move the seat
slightly forward or back so that it engages
properly.
Backrest
The backrests can be adjusted in four steps.
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Adjusting
Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove
weight from the backrest as needed.
Access to 3rd row seats
Pull the lever and fold the seat forward.
The handle recess on the interior trim of the
door pillar makes climbing in easier.
Keep the footwell under the 2nd row
seats clear
When folding back the 2nd row seats, make
sure that the footwell under the 2nd row seats
is clear. Otherwise persons in the 3rd row
seats could be injured or objects damaged.◀
Warning lamp for the 2nd row seats:
lights up if the 2nd row seats are not
locked. A message also appears on
the Control Display.
3rd row seats
The 3rd row seats are divided and offer space
for two persons.
Controls
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