BMW X5: Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Electrically adjustable seats
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- Backrest width
- Thigh support
- Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
- Upper backrest
- Backrest tilt, head restraint
- Lumbar support
Adjusting the head restraint
Adjusting the height
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Press switch up or down.
Adjusting distance
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- Back: press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear.
- Forward: pull the head restraint toward the front.
After setting the distance, make sure that the head restraint engages correctly.
Side extensions
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Fold the side extensions forward to increase lateral support.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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- Adjusting
- Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
- Folding in and out
Adjusting the steering wheel
Electrical steering wheel adjustment
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Press the switch to adjust the forward/back position and height of the steering wheel to the seat position.
Memory function
Principle
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary, retrieved using the memory function:
- Seat position.
- Exterior mirror position.
- Steering wheel position.
- Height of the Head-up Display.
Storing
1. Set the desired position.
2. 
Press the button. The writing on
the
button lights up.
3. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door while the writing is lit. A signal sounds.
Calling up settings
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
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Infotainment
Radio
Buttons and functions
Depending on the country and equipment version,
the radio has the following buttons.
Press: turns sound output on/
off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainmen
Drive readiness - Driving
Drive readiness
Turning on drive readiness
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Turning off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P with
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Electric cargo cover
Principle
The electric cargo cover opens and closes automatically
with the tailgate. The cargo cover can
be lowered below the cargo floor panel to stow
bulky items or luggage.
General information
Items in the range of movement are detected.
The cargo cover stops automatically to prevent
damage.
Saf
Auto Start/Stop function
Principle
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights.
Drive-ready state remains switched on. The engine
starts automatically for driving off.
General information
After each engine start using the
