BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 37

caused. Do not recline the driver's or front pas-
senger's seat back too far, otherwise there will
be a risk of sliding under the seat belt in an acci-
dent, so that the belt loses its protective
effect.<
Observe also the notes on damaged seat belts
on page 40 and on the active front head
restraint on page 38.
Adjusting seat
Comply with the adjusting instructions on
page 35, or there may be a risk to your
personal safety.<
1 Forward/back
2 Height
3 Angle
4 Backrest width
5 Seat back
6 Head restraint height
*
7
Shoulder support
8 Thigh support
*
9 Lumbar support
Shoulder support: The adjustable upper sec-
tion of the seat back supports the shoulder area
of the occupant's body. This results in a relaxed
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seated position and reduces the load on the
shoulder muscles.
Adjusting lumbar support*
The seat back contour can be altered to provide
more support to the curved, lumbar section of
the spine.
The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal col-
umn are supported, to encourage an upright but
relaxed seated position.
> To increase or reduce the curvature: press
switch at front or rear edge.
> To move the curved section up or down:
press switch at top or bottom.
Active backrest width adjustment*
First adjust the width of the backrest to a com-
fortable position, see further above. Using the
selected backrest width as the basis, lateral
support is automatically adapted to the current
driving situation.
The extent to which the backrest is adjusted
and the speed with which this takes place
depend on the program. You can choose from
three programs, ranging from comfortable to
sporty.
Each press of the button changes between the
programs: