BMW X5: Steering wheel
Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of accident. Adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary only.
Electric steering wheel adjustment
General information
The steering wheel adjustment is stored for the driver profile currently in use. When a driver profile is selected, the position is accessed automatically when the drive-ready state is switched on.
The current steering wheel position can be stored using the memory function.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, the steering wheel moves temporarily into the upper position.
Adjusting
Press the switch to adjust the forward/back position and height of the steering wheel to the seat position.
Steering wheel heating
Overview
Button for steering wheel heating
Turning on/off
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Press the button.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 minutes after an intermediate stop, the steering wheel heating turns on automatically if the function was turned on at the completion of the last trip.
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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 Disp
Massage function
Principle
Depending on the program, the massage function
ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General information
Eight different massage programs can be selecte
Seat and armrest heating
Principle
The system heats seats and armrests as
needed.
General information
Seat heating can also be used without armrest
heating. Deactivate the armrest heating as
needed.
Overview
Front
Seat and a
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Special tools required:
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Owing to the new guidelines on pedestrian protection, side panels are no
longer suitable for supporting the engine.
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Wheel Bearings And STU
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWIVEL BEARING
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheel bearing.
IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.
Replacement only: Remove brake anchor plate/brake guard plate.
Remove stabilizer link from swivel bearing.
Remove upper control a
