2003 BMW X5 4.4I remove seats

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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Mechanical seatSeat adjustment1 Backward/forward adjustment
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
2 Cushion height
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
remove weight from the seat as
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3 Backrest angle
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
remove weight from the backrest as
required.
Comply with the adjustment
instructions on page 44. Failure
to do so could result in diminished
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Adjusting the BMW sports seat
*
You can adjust the thigh support addi-
tionally:
Pull the lever and adjust the position of
the thigh support for your personal
comfort. 530de253

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Head restraints Power rear-seat backrest adjustment
*
Removal Ð front 1. Pull the head restraint upward to the
stop
2. Press the button, refer to arrow, and
remove the head restraint.Installation Ð front 1. Press the button, refer to arrow, and
insert the head restraint into the
guides
2. Adjust the head restraint for your
personal comfort.Removal and installation Ð rearTo remove the head restraint, pull it
outward with a firm movement. To
install it, press it down firmly. 530de323
You can make separate adjustments of
the backrest tilt angle on the right and
left sides.
You can select a comfortable seating
position and also increase the capacity
of the cargo area by moving the back-
rests into their most upright position.
From the rear seats: press the corre-
sponding switch.
You can prevent adjustments of
the power rear-seat backrest from
the rear passenger area with the safety
switch for the power windows, refer to
page 41.< 530us143
From the cargo area: the switches are
located on both sides of the cargo area. 530de224

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Storage compartments Cellular phone
*
Beverage holder
You will find two storage compartments
in the armrest between the front seats.
To open the top compartment:
Press the button, refer to arrow 1.
You will find a cellular phone
* in this
compartment.
To move the armrest or open the lower
compartment:
Pull the handle, refer to arrow 2.
In this compartment, you will find a coin
tray and a storage compartment* for
cassettes or CDs.
You will find additional storage
compartments in all of the doors as well
as on the backrests of the front seats.
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Hands-free system On vehicles with telephone prepara-
tion
*, the hands-free microphone is
positioned in the headliner.
For further information on the cellular
phone, refer to the Telephone Owner's
Manual.
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Front Below the sliding cover, refer to illustra-
tion.
Remove the insert which is a compart-
ment for storing pens.530de277

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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Cargo area Cargo area coverPull the cover out by the handle and
hook it in the rear holders.
You can carry light objects such as
articles of clothing on the cover.
Do not place heavy or hard
objects on the cover. If you do so,
they could already pose a danger to
vehicle occupants during braking or
evasive maneuvers.<
Before you slide it back into position,
place the grip in the rear fold of the
cover. 530de286
When the cover is pulled out, it can be
opened behind the rear-seat backrest
to gain access to the cargo area from
the rear seats during a trip, for example.
For removing the cover, refer to the
next column. 530de287
Removing the cover 1. Use both hands to press the cover
together on both sides and slide it
forward, refer to arrow 1
2. Lift the cover upward from the rear
on both sides, refer to arrow 2, and
remove it. InstallationSlide the cover into the retainers on
both sides and then press it down at
the rear until it engages. 530de288