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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Replacing Shaft Seal For Right Output Shaft
Special tools required:
31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove right output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of bearing block with a screwdriver (2).
Fig. 125: Identifying Shaft Seal And Screwdriver
Installing shaft seal:
NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect the
Leak-Testing Evaporator
Special tools required:
64 5 104
64 5 108
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove expansion valve.
Replace sealing rings (1) and coat with refrigerant oil.
Fig. 90: Identifying Sealing Rings
Mount special tool 64 5 108 and retainer (1) with screws of expansion valve.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 9
