Adjusting - BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Adjusting

Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Safe seated position
A seated position that suitably reflects your re‐
quirements is a vital condition of relaxed driv‐
ing with a minimum of fatigue.
In the event of an accident, the seated position
plays an important role together with:
▷ Seat belts, see page 54.
▷ Head restraints, see page 56.
▷ Airbags, see page 108.
Front seat
Notes
WARNING
Seat adjustment during the journey can
lead to unexpected seat movements. You
could lose control of the vehicle. Danger of ac‐
cidents. Only adjust the seat on the driver side
when at a standstill.◀
WARNING
If the seat backrest is angled back too
far, the protective effect of the seat belt will no
longer be guaranteed. There is a danger of
slipping under the seat belt in the event of an
accident. Danger of injury or life. Set the seat
before starting the journey. Place the seat
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backrest in the most upright possible position,
and do not change it during the journey.◀
WARNING
Danger of trapping when moving the
seats. Danger of injury or damage to property.
Before making the setting, make sure that the
movement area of the seat is clear.◀
Manually adjustable seats
Overview
1 Forward/back
2 Thigh support
3 Seat angle
4 Lumbar support
5 Backrest width
6 Height
7 Backrest angle