2007 BMW X5 3.0I seat adjustment

Controls
107Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Rear automatic climate
control*
The control unit of the rear automatic climate
control is located in the center console in the
rear. The following settings and operating
modes can be selected and adjusted separately
for the left and right rear seating area:
1Temperature, left rear seating area
2AUTO program
3Display
4Temperature, right rear seating area
5Seat heating, right rear seat
6Air volume, manual
7Seat heating, left rear seat
The current setting for the temperature and the
air volume is shown on the display3.
Activating rear automatic climate
control
iDrive, for explanation of concept, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open
"Climate".
3.Select "Rear climate control" and press the
controller.4.Select the desired settings and press the
controller.
The rear automatic climate control is
activated and the settings of the automatic
climate control on the driver's side can be
applied if necessary.
The rear automatic climate control is not
ready for operation if the automatic cli-
mate control is switched off. When activating
the function of the automatic climate control for
defrosting the windows and removing conden-
sation, the rear automatic climate control is also
not ready for operation.<
AUTO program
The AUTO program assumes the
adjustment of the air distribution
toward the upper body and in the
footwell, as well as the air volume
for you. It also adapts your instruc-
tions for the temperature to outside influences
throughout the year.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature indi-
vidually on the left and right side.
The rear automatic climate control
adjusts this temperature as quickly
as possible at any time of year, if necessary with
the maximum cooling or heating capacity, and
then keeps it constant.
When switching between different tem-
perature settings in rapid succession, the
rear automatic climate control does not have
sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.<

Controls
113Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Setting language
You can set the language of the display.
Press the adjustment button for approx.
12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment
button again to switch between English "E" and
German "O".
The setting is automatically stored after approx.
10 seconds.
Roller sun blinds for rear side
windows*
Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook
onto bracket.
With roller sun blinds attached, do not
open the windows during travel. The
blinds may otherwise be damaged by the
wind.<
Glove compartment
Opening
Press the button. The covers open upward and
downward and the lighting in the glove com-
partment switches on.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while the vehicle is being driven,
close the glove compartment immediately after
use.<
Closing
Press one of the two covers closed; both covers
are closed.
Center armrest
A storage compartment is located under the
armrest between the front seats and, depend-
ing on the vehicle's equipment, also a cover for
the mobile phone bracket or snap-in adapter.
Also refer to page188.
Opening cover
Press the button; the respective cover folds
upward.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device, e.g. a
CD or an MP3 player, and play the sound via the
vehicle loudspeakers, refer to page171.
Rechargeable flashlight*
The flashlight can remain plugged in continu-
ously. Pull the flashlight out of the socket when
needed.
To avoid possibly damaging the lamp,
always ensure that it is switched off
before inserting it in the socket.<
Storage compartments
There are other storage compartments in the
doors as well as in the front and rear center con-
sole
*.
Storage nets
* are located on the backrests of
the front seats.
Do not stow hard or sharp-edged objects
in the storage nets or the net, otherwise
there is an increased risk of injury in an acci-
dent.<

Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Ashtray
– front114
– rear115
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems84
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control105
"Audio"157
Audio154
– controls154
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
Audio CD with DVD system in
rear178
Audio device, external113
"Audio" for DVD system in
rear184
Automatic
– air distribution102,107
– air volume102,107
– headlamp control97
– service notification204
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit50
– storing stations159
Automatic car washes124
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control102
– automatic air
distribution102,107
– switching off105,108
– with 4-zone control107
Automatic curb monitor49
Automatic garage door
opener110
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control97
– refer to Daytime running
lamps98
– refer to Interior lamps100
– refer to Pathway lighting97"Automatic programs"103
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC105
Automatic station search159
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– kick-down61
– manually releasing
transmission lock61
– tow-starting
239
– with comfort access36
"Automatic ventilation"109
AUTO program for automatic
climate control102,107
"Autostore" on the radio160
"AUX"155,171,174
– for DVD system in rear183
– with external audio
device171
AUX-In
– connection113
– refer to External audio
device171
Average fuel consumption69
– setting units79
Average speed, refer to
Computer69
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation142
"Avoid highways" for
navigation141
Avoiding highways for
navigation141
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation142
Axle loads, refer to
Weights244
"A - Z"194,195
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support42
Backrests, refer to Seats41
Backrest width adjustment41Backup camera81
– cleaning83
– displays83
– driver assistance
functions82
– switching off82
– switching on81
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs230
Balance, refer to Tone
control156
"Balance" for DVD system in
rear177
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit237
Bass, refer to Tone
control155
Battery
– jump starting237
– refer to Vehicle battery234
Battery disposal
– remote control with comfort
access37
– vehicle battery234
Battery replacement
– remote control for DVD
system in rear174
– remote control with comfort
access37
Being towed239
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders114
Blower, refer to Air
volume103,108
"BMW Assist"203,204,205
BMW Assist
– activating207
– breakdown assistance203
– contacting BMW
Hotline205
– information service205
– services offered202
– TeleService204
"BMW Contact"196
"BMW Contact
Numbers"196

Reference 255
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display94
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access37
– remote control battery174
– vehicle battery234
Distance, refer to
Computer69
"Distance to dest."70
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer69
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control80
Door entry lighting100
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock31
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30,31,72
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades218
Draft-free ventilation106
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders114
"Driver's door only"30
Driver's seat, calibrating46
"Driver's seat climate"48
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams97
Driving on poor roads126
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route144
Driving stability control
systems84
Driving through water123
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes122
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function104
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control84
– indicator lamp13,84DTC Dynamic Traction
Control85
– activating85
– indicator lamp13,85
"DVD" DVD system in
rear174
"DVD format" for DVD system
in rear177
DVD for navigation130
DVD system in rear172
– CD/DVD player
173
– connecting headphones173
– controls172
– displaying images from CD/
DVD181
– DVD country codes174
– external device183
– information on CD/DVD
player182
– playing audio tracks from
CD/DVD178
– playing video from CD/
DVD174
– remote control173
– switching on/off174
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC84
"Dynamic route" for
navigation142
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC84
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC85
E
Easy entry/exit50
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door212
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof39
Electric steering wheel
adjustment49
Electronic brake-force
distribution84Electronic oil level check223
Emergency call236
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door212
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof39
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance237
"Enable services"208
"End call"194
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control68
Energy Control68
Engine
– breaking-in122
– data242
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature68
– speed242
– starting56
– starting, comfort access36
– starting difficulties57
– switching off57
Engine compartment223
Engine coolant225
Engine oil
– adding224
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils224
– approved engine oil224
– checking oil level223
– electronic oil level check223
"Engine oil level"224
Engine output, refer to Engine
data242
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature68
Engine speed242
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine56
"Enter address"132

Everything from A to Z
256 Entering country of
destination132
Entering destination132
Entering house number or
intersection133
Entering intersection133
Entering street133
"Entertainment"154
Entertainment sound output
on/off155
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control157
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control157
"ESN"162
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control84
Event Data Recorders227
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system122
Exterior mirrors48
– automatic dimming
feature49
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out48
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror49
External audio
device113,171
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting238
F
Fader, refer to Tone
control156
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control74
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts45
– warning lamp46Fastest route for
navigation141
Fast forward
– CD changer169
– CD player169
"Fast route" for
navigation141
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit237
First-aid kit237
Fixing system, adaptive117
Flashing during locking/
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals31
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight113
Flat tire
– changing wheels232
– compact wheel232
– Flat Tire Monitor87
– run-flat tires88,90,220
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor89
Flat Tire Monitor87
– false alarms87
– initializing system87
– show chains221
– system limits87
– warning lamp88
"FM", reception
range155,158
FM, waveband158
Fog lamps99
– indicator lamp13,99
Folding display screen open/
closed, DVD system in
rear172
Folding rear seat back117
Fold-over rear seat
backrest117
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123
Footwell lamps100
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive85Fresh-air nozzles, refer to Air
vents101
Front airbags92
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating93
– refer to Exception of front
passenger seat52
Front seat adjustment41
"FTM"88
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor87
Fuel213
– capacity244
– display68
– high-quality brands213
– quality213
– specifications213
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel consumption display,
computer, average fuel
consumption69
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel filler door212
– closing212
– opening212
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction212
Fuses234
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control110
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel213
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
General driving notes122
Glass sunroof, electric
– comfort operation from
outside32
– comfort operation with
comfort access36
– remote control30

Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Glove compartment113
– lighting113
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system130
Grills, refer to Ventilation105
Grills of the automatic climate
control101
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights244
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight113
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control85
Head airbags92
Headlamp control,
automatic97
Headlamp flasher62
Headlamps97
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system63
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light98
Head restraints43
– removing43
– sitting safely40
"Head-Up Display"95
Head-Up Display94
Heated
– mirrors49
– rear window103
– seats47
– steering wheel50
Heating101
– exterior mirrors49
– interior101
– rear window103
– residual heat105
– seats47
– steering wheel50Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat105
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo125
Height, refer to
Dimensions243
Height adjustment
– seats41
– steering wheel49
High beams62,99
– headlamp flasher99
– indicator lamp13
Highs, refer to Treble and
bass155
High water, refer to Driving
through water123
Highway, refer to Route
criteria141
Hill Descent Control HDC85
Hills123
Holder for cups114
Home address141
"Home address" for
navigation141
Homepage4
Hood222
Horn10
Hot exhaust system122
"Hour memo"78
"House number" for
destination entry134
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control84
Hydroplaning123
I
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning67
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track167iDrive16
– assistance window20
– changing language79
– changing menu page19
– changing settings77
– changing units of measure
and display type79
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness78
– setting date78
– setting time77
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition56
– switched off56
– switched on56
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness56
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on56
Ignition lock56
– starting engine with comfort
access36
Independent ventilation, refer
to Parked car ventilation108
Indicator/warning lamps13
– active steering91
– airbags94
– DSC13,84
– DTC13,85
– fasten safety belt46
– Flat Tire Monitor88
– fog lamps13
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor90
Individual air distribution104
Individually programmable
buttons on steering
wheel50
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile28