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Opening liftgate The liftgate opens automatically when you: > Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
Function requirement: The tailgate is closed.
The liftgate closes automatically when you press the button on the inside of the liftgate. To stop the closing process: > Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.<
Manually opening or closing In case of an electrical defect of the automatic liftgate operation function: 1. Manually release the liftgate, refer to
page 31.
2. Open or close the liftgate slowly and with-
out making sudden movements.
BMW X5: tailgate
Opening
Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward.
> Press the button in the center console.
> Press the
button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
To stop the opening process: > Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
> Press and hold the
button on the remote
control.
> Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button in the center console
again.
The opening process is interrupted if you set the vehicle in motion.<
Closing liftgate
Make sure that the closing path of the lift- gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.<
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The open tailgate can support loads of up to 550 lbs./250 kg.<
> Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
Closing Fold the tailgate up and press closed.
BMW X6: liftgate
During opening, the liftgate pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.<
Adjusting opening height You can adjust how far the liftgate is to open.
When adjusting the opening height, make sure that at least approx. 4 in/10 cm of
clearance is available above the liftgate. Other- wise, the ceiling height could be insufficient for the opened liftgate if, for example, the loading state changes.< 1. "Settings" 2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired open-
ing height is selected.
Opening liftgate The liftgate opens automatically when you:
> Press the button in the center console.
> Press the
button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
To stop the opening process: > Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
> Press and hold the
button on the remote
control.
> Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button in the center console
again.
The opening process is interrupted if you set the vehicle in motion.<
Closing liftgate
Make sure that the closing path of the lift- gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.<
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Alarm system
The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood, or the liftgate is
opened
> To movements in the vehicle: interior
motion sensor, refer to page 35
> To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle
> To interruptions in battery voltage Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by the alarm system: > With an acoustic alarm > By switching on the hazard warning flashers > By flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming alarm system When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time. With the system armed, the liftgate can also be opened using the button of the remote con- trol, refer to page 28. When the liftgate is closed, it is once again locked and monitored.
Switching off alarm > Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 28.
> Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
The liftgate closes automatically when you press the button on the inside of the liftgate. To stop the closing process: > Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.< The tailgate also closes automatically without pressing the button if it is loaded with an additional weight of approx. 11 lbs./5 kg, e.g. snow or ice.<
Manually opening or closing In case of an electrical malfunction: 1. Push out cover 1 on the liftgate with a
screwdriver.
2. Push the catch 2 in the direction of the
arrow.
3. Open or close the liftgate slowly and with-
out making sudden movements.
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Indicator lamp displays
> The indicator lamp under the interior rear- view mirror flashes continuously: the sys- tem is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes after locking: the
doors, hood, or liftgate are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to monitor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated.
> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away.
> The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock, however for a maximum of approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away.
Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing.
Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to func- tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof*/ panoramic glass sunroof* must be completely closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This pre- vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
> In stacking garages > When transporting on car-carrying trains,
by sea or on a trailer
> When animals are to remain in the vehicle
button on the remote control
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the again as soon as the vehicle is locked. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse- quently locked again.
Comfort Access* Comfort Access enables you to access your vehicle without having to hold the remote con- trol in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote control with you, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the related remote control in the immediate vicinity or in the interior. Comfort Access supports the following func- tions: > Unlocking/locking vehicle > Convenient closing > Opening liftgate > Starting engine
Functional requirements > The vehicle can only be unlocked if the
vehicle detects that the remote control car- ried is not located in the vehicle interior.
> The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control is located in the vehicle.
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Comparison with ordinary remote control You can control the functions mentioned previ- ously with Comfort Access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control. Therefore, please familiarize yourself with the information on opening and closing beginning on page 26 beforehand. The special features when using Comfort Access are described in the following.
Should a short delay occur when opening or closing the windows or the glass sun- roof*/panoramic glass sunroof*, the system checks whether a remote control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.<
Releasing
Completely grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Locking Touch the area highlighted in the picture, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Please make sure that all electronic sys- tems/consumers are switched off before
locking to save the battery.<
Convenient closing Hold a finger or the back of a hand on the sur- face, arrow 2. The windows and the glass sunroof*/pan- oramic glass sunroof* are closed.
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Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand from the door handle immediately stops the closing process.<
Opening liftgate Press the button on the liftgate. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo area is detected in the locked vehi- cle after the liftgate is closed, then the liftgate opens again. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.<
Switching on radio readiness By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 58. When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal, otherwise the engine will start.<
Starting engine You can start the engine or switch on the igni- tion if a remote control is located in the interior of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the igni- tion lock, refer to page 58. As long as no remote control is detected in the vehicle, it is only possible to restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off if no door has been opened.
Switching off engine > Remote control not in ignition lock:
After switching off the engine, the transmis- sion is automatically switched into trans- mission position P.
> Remote control in ignition lock:
If transmission position N is engaged, the transmission remains in this position after the engine is switched off.
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to the following steps: 1. 2. Depress brake pedal.
Insert remote control into ignition lock.
3. Engage transmission position N. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Switch off the engine. 6. Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
Malfunction The Comfort Access function may malfunction due to local radio waves. Then open or close the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control or with a key. To start the engine following this, insert the remote control in the ignition lock.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up when an attempt is made to start the engine: starting the
engine is not possible. The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a malfunction. Take along the remote control into the vehicle or have it checked. Insert another remote control into the ignition lock if necessary.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up when the engine is running: the remote control is no longer in the vehicle. After switching off the engine, the engine can only be started again within approx. 10 seconds if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up and a message appears on the Control Display: replace the battery of the remote control.
Replacing battery The remote control for Comfort Access con- tains a battery which must be replaced if neces- sary.
1. Remove integrated key from remote con-
trol, refer to page 26.
2. Remove cover.
3. Lay in new battery with positive side facing
upward.
4. Press cover closed.
Dispose of used batteries at a recycling center or at your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center.<
Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the windows and keep them in
your field of vision until they are shut. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for example, operate the windows and injure them- selves.<
Opening, closing
> Press switch to resistance point:
The window continues to open as long as you keep the switch pressed.
> Press switch beyond resistance point:
The window opens automatically. Pressing
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Safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by chil- dren, for example. The LED lights up when this safety feature is activated.
Always press the safety switch when chil- dren ride in the rear, otherwise uncon- trolled closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
BMW X5: panoramic glass sunroof* The panoramic glass sunroof is ready for oper- ation with the ignition switched on, refer to page 58.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the panoramic glass sunroof and
keep it in your field of vision until it is closed. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for example, operate the roof and injure them- selves.<
the switch again stops the opening move- ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch. Separate switches for the rear windows are located in the rear. For information on using convenient opening and closing at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 28 or 29. For information on convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer to page 36.
After switching off ignition You can still operate the windows with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.
Pinch protection system If the closing force rises beyond a predefined threshold during closing, the system will stop moving the window prior to lowering it again slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system, inspect the window's travel path prior to
closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows, otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired.<
Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside or if, for example, ice on the window prevents normal closing, pro- ceed as follows: 1. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point
and hold. The pinch protection system is limited and the window opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point
and hold again within approx. 4 seconds. The window closes without the pinch pro- tection system.
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Raising, opening, closing
Raising Press the switch. The closed sunroof is tilted and the sliding visor opens slightly.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor with the glass sunroof in its raised posi-
tion, otherwise the mechanism will be dam- aged.<
Opening, closing
Sliding visor You can move the sliding visor independently with the sunroof closed or raised. > Slide the switch back to the resistance
point. The sliding visor opens as long as you keep the switch in this position.
> Briefly press the switch back beyond the
resistance point. The sliding visor will open automatically. Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
You can close the sliding visor in a similar man- ner by sliding the switch forwards.
Panoramic glass sunroof With the sliding visor open, proceed as described under Sliding visor. For information on using convenient opening and closing at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 28 or 29. For information on convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer to page 36.
Opening and closing sunroof and sliding visor together Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point twice consecutively. Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
Comfort mode > Press the switch twice with the sunroof
open: The sunroof is raised.
> When the sunroof is raised, briefly press the
switch twice in the opening direction: The sunroof is opened all the way.
Comfort position In the comfort position, the sunroof is not com- pletely open; this reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment. Each time the panoramic glass sunroof is com- pletely opened or closed, it stops in the comfort position. If desired, continue the motion follow- ing this with the switch.
After switching off ignition You can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute, as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system If the panoramic glass sunroof or sliding visor encounter resistance when closing from roughly one third of the sunroof opening or when closing from the raised position, the clos- ing action is interrupted and the panoramic glass sunroof and sliding visor reopen a little.
Despite the pinch protection system, inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to
closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would con- tinue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside, slide the switch forward beyond the resistance point and hold.
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The roof closes without the pinch protection system.
together as long as you continue to hold the switch in this position.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power loss, the sunroof may only respond to the raise command. Then have the system initialized. BMW recommends having this work carried out by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
BMW X6: glass sunroof*, electric The glass sunroof is ready for operation when the ignition is switched on, refer to page 58.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in
your field of vision until it is closed. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for example, operate the roof and injure them- selves.<
Raising Press the switch. The closed glass sunroof is raised and the slid- ing visor opens slightly.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor with the glass sunroof in its raised posi-
tion, otherwise the mechanism will be dam- aged.<
> Briefly press the switch back beyond the
resistance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
You can close the glass sunroof in a similar manner by sliding the switch forward. The slid- ing visor remains open and can be closed by hand. For information on using convenient opening and closing with the remote control or at the door lock, refer to page 28 or 29. For information on convenience closing with Comfort Access, refer to page 36.
Automatic opening and closing Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point. The following movements are also automatic: > With the sunroof open, press the switch:
The sunroof is opened all the way.
> With the sunroof raised, briefly press the
switch in the opening direction: the sunroof is opened all the way.
Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
Comfort position In the comfort position, the sunroof is not com- pletely open; this reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment. Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed all the way, it stops in the comfort position. If you wish, you can continue the motion by actu- ating the switch.
After switching off ignition You can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute, as long as no door has been opened.
Opening, closing > Slide the switch back to the resistance
point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open
Pinch protection system If the glass sunroof meets with resistance from about the middle of the roof opening when clos- ing or when lowering from the raised position,
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the closing process is interrupted and the glass sunroof opens all the way.
Despite the pinch protection system, inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to
closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would con- tinue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection system When there is danger outside the vehicle, pro- ceed as follows: 1. Slide the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it there. The pinch protection system is limited and the sunroof opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Within about 4 seconds, slide the switch
forward again beyond the resistance point and hold it there. The roof closes without the pinch protection system.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power loss, the sunroof may only respond to the raise command. Then have the system initialized. BMW recommends having this work carried out by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
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Adjusting
Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con- tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In the interaction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seat position plays an important role in an accident. To ensure that the safety systems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the fol- lowing section. For additional information on transporting chil- dren safely, refer to page 54.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions, to mini- mize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms in the event of airbag deployment. No one and nothing should come between the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument cluster, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered. Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag, otherwise injuries can occur when the airbags are trig- gered.< Even if you adhere to all the instructions, inju- ries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circum- stances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi- tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem- porary. For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 107.
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Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level. Otherwise there is
increased danger of injury in the event of an accident.< BMW X5: push the head restraints of the 3rd row seats* into the top position. Head restraints, refer to page 45.
Safety belts Before every drive, make sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats. Air- bags complement the safety belt as an addi- tional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute. BMW X5: depending on its equipment, your vehicle has either five or seven seats, which are all provided with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's lap. Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen. The safety belt may not lie across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breakable objects or be pinched. Wear the safety belt without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as pos- sible. Otherwise the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly and pull the belt in the upper body area periodically to readjust the tension, in order to avoid a reduction in the restraint of the safety belt. If the center safety belt in the rear is used, the larger backrest half must be locked, refer to page 132, otherwise the center safety belt has no restraining action.< Safety belts, refer to page 48.
Seats
Thigh support*
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust or calibrate your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. Never adjust manually adjustable seats while the vehicle is moving, as otherwise the restrain- ing effect of these seats during accidents could be reduced. Also on the passenger side, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a danger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally pro- vided by the belt.< Also observe the information on damage to safety belts on page 49 and on the height of the head restraints on page 45.
Adjusting manually*
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
observe the adjustment instructions on page 42.<
Pull the lever and slide the seat to the desired position. After you release the lever, move the seat forward or backward slightly so that it engages fully.
Pull the lever and adjust the thigh support in the longitudinal direction.
Adjusting electrically
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
observe the adjustment instructions on page 42.<
1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Seat tilt
4 Backrest Differs depending on seat:
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Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive sup- plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position. > Increase or decrease curvature: press front
or rear section of switch.
> Shift curvature up or down: press upper or
lower section of switch.
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory* You can store and retrieve two different driver's seat and front passenger seat*-, exterior mir- ror-, and steering wheel positions*. The adjustment of the backrest width and lum- bar support is not stored in the memory.
Storing
1 Backrest 2 Height Additional depending on seat:
1 Backrest width* 2 Shoulder support* 3 Thigh support* 4 Lumbar support*
Backrest width* The width of the backrest can be changed with the side wings to adjust the side support to your own needs.
Shoulder support* This also supports the back in the shoulder area, provides a relaxed sitting position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles. The shoulder support is also used to adjust the distance of the head restraint from the back of the seat occupant's head.
1. Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer
to page 58.
2. Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and
steering wheel positions.
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3. Press the
button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:
the LED goes out. The positions of the driver's seat, the exte- rior mirrors, and steering wheel are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Activating
Do not activate the memory function while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.<
Comfort mode 1. After unlocking, open the driver's door or
switch on radio readiness, refer to page 58. 2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is canceled if you briefly press a seat-adjusting switch or one of the memory buttons.
Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off, refer to page 58.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2
and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed.
If the press the button again; the LED goes out.
button was pressed inadvertently:
Activating with the remote control The driver's seat position last set is stored for the remote control currently in use. You can select whether or not the seat is reset to that position automatically.
When using this feature, always make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty and unobstructed. Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to objects behind the seat as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.<
The adjusting procedure is canceled if you briefly press a seat-adjusting switch or one of the memory buttons.
Selecting automatic activation 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Last seat position auto."
The function for automatically recalling the
last seat position is switched on and is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Deactivating automatic recall Deactivate "Last seat position automatic".
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident. Correctly adjust the head restraint of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is
increased danger of injury in the event of an accident.<
Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level.
Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
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Active front head restraints In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient severity, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head.
Do not use seat covers or head restraint covers that could impede the proper
functioning of the active head restraint. Other- wise, there is no assurance that the active head restraint will perform its protective function and it is not possible to take advantage of its injury- reducing potential in the event of a rear-end collision. Have the active head restraints reset after they are triggered in a rear-end collision. Have this work carried out only at a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, correct operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed.<
Removal and installation of the front head restraints should be performed by a BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
Front seats: height adjustment Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level.
Front seats: adjusting distance from back of head
Press the button and pull the headrest cushion forward or push it back.
Do not place any objects behind the headrest cushion. Otherwise, you can
impair the proper function of the head restraint.<
Comfort seat* You can adjust the distance from the back of the seat occupant's head using the shoulder sup- port, refer to page 44.
Adjusting side extensions
You can adjust the height of the head restraints electrically.
You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.
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BMW X5: rear seats and 3rd row seats*, adjusting height
Longitudinal direction*
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint downward.
In vehicles equipped with 3rd row seats, the height of the middle head restraint is not adjust- able.
Removing 1. Pull the head restraint upward to the stop. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
BMW X5: rear seats
2nd row seats With a divided* row of seats you can adjust both sides individually.
Never adjust the 2nd row seats while the vehicle is moving, as otherwise the pas- sengers on the 3rd row seats could be injured. Make sure that the locking devices of the 2nd row seats engage properly. Otherwise the restraining effect of the safety belts during an accident could be reduced.<
1. Pull the lever and slide the seat into the
desired position.
2. Release the lever and move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.
Backrest* The backrests can be adjusted in four steps.
Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as needed.
Access to 3rd row seats*
Pull the lever and fold the seat forward.
The handle recess on the interior trim of the door pillar makes climbing in easier.< When folding back the 2nd row seats, make sure that the footwell under the
2nd row seats is clear. Otherwise persons in the
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3rd row seats could be injured or objects dam- aged.<
Folding backrest down 1. Push down the head restraint, refer to
page 47.
2. Pull the lever, refer to arrows. The backrests
are released.
3. Fold the backrest down.
Safety belts
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
observe the adjustment instructions on page 42.< Before every drive, make sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats. Air- bags complement the safety belt as an addi- tional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Fastening
Warning lamp for 2nd row seats: lights up when the 2nd row seats are not locked. A message also appears
on the Control Display.
3rd row seats* The 3rd row seats are divided and offer space for two persons.
Folding up backrest Before folding the seats up, remove the lug- gage compartment roller cover, refer to page 131, and if need be, slide the 2nd row seats slightly forward. 1. Pull the lever, refer to arrow. The backrest is
unlocked.
2. Fold up and engage the backrest.
Make sure that the catch engages securely. If it is not properly engaged, transported cargo could enter the passen- ger compartment during braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occu- pants.<
3. Push the head restraints into the top posi-
tion.
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and passenger seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a signal sounds. A message also
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appears on the Control Display. Please check whether the safety belt is correctly fastened. The safety belt reminder is operative at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be acti- vated if objects are placed on the passenger seat.
Releasing 1. Grasp the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the buckle. 3. Guide the belt into its reel. The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 43. BMW X5: the two rear safety belt buckles inte- grated into the rear seat are for passengers sit- ting on the left and right. The belt buckle embossed with the word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by passengers riding in the center position.
play. Please calibrate the driver's seat. 1. Move the driver's seat forward until it stops. 2. Move the driver's seat forward again. It
briefly moves toward the front in the pro- cess.
3. Set the desired seating position again. The calibration is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears. Should this message continue to be displayed, repeat the calibration. If the message does not disappear even after repeated calibration, have the sys- tem checked as soon as possible.
Never carry out calibration while the vehi- cle is moving, as this can cause accidents. Make sure that no persons or objects become wedged during the calibration process, as this can cause injuries or damage.<
Seat heating*
Damage to safety belts
Front
In the event of loads caused by accidents or other damage: replace the belt system
including the safety belt tensioners and any child restraint devices, and have the belt anchor points checked. Only have this work carried out at a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. Otherwise correct operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed.<
Belt-force limiter The effect of the belt-force limiter on the driver's seat is dependent on the position of the driver's seat. To maintain the long-term accuracy of this function, the driver's seat must be calibrated if a corresponding message is displayed on the Control Display.
Calibrating driver's seat
The warning lamp lights up. A mes- sage also appears on the Control Dis-
The temperature setting progresses one step through its control sequence each time you press the button. The maximum temperature is supplied when three LEDs are lit. To switch off: press the button longer. The temperature is reduced, if need be, down to no heat in order to reduce the load on the bat- tery. The LEDs remain lit.
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