2008 BMW X3 3.0SI lumbar support

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
29
1Head restraint height
2Shoulder support
Head restraint height
>To raise: move switch upward.
>To lower: move switch downward.
Shoulder support
Move switch forward or back.
You can use the adjustable upper backrest for
supplementary support in the shoulder region.
This provides a relaxed sitting position and
helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles.
The distance of the head restraint from the back
of the head is adjusted with the upper backrest.
Adjusting lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contours 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.
>To increase or decrease curvature: press
front or rear section of switch.
>To move curvature up or down: press upper
or lower section of switch.
Sports seat*
With this seat, you can also adjust the tilt and
the thigh support:
Upward tilt
Pull the lever, arrow 1, repeatedly until you
reach the desired tilt.
Downward tilt
Push the lever, arrow 2, repeatedly until you
reach the desired tilt.
Thigh support
Pull the lever, arrow 3, and slide the thigh sup-
port in the longitudinal direction.
Head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of damage to the cervical vertebrae in acci-
dents.
Adjust the head restraint so that its mid-
dle lies approximately at the height of
your ears. Otherwise, there is an increased risk
of injury in the event of an accident. Only
remove a head restraint if no one is riding in the
seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint
before passengers ride in the seat; otherwise
the head restraint cannot perform its important
safety function.<
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.

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
31
Rear seats: adjusting height
>To raise: pull upward.
>To lower: press button, arrow 1, and slide
head restraint downward.
The center head restraint is not height-adjust-
able.
Removal
1.Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.
2.Press button, arrow 1, and pull head
restraint all the way out.
Heated seats*
Front
Press once for each temperature level. Maxi-
mum temperature when three LEDs are lit.
To switch off:
Press the button and hold it longer.
Rear
Functions the same as front seat heating, two
temperature levels.
Seat and mirror memory*
You can store and select three different adjust-
ment settings for the driver's seat and exterior
mirrors.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not
stored in the memory.
Storing
1.Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2.
2.Set the desired seat and exterior mirror
position.
3.Press the button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or3:
The LED goes out.

Everything from A to Z
126
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System51
– indicator lamp12
Acceleration assistance
– refer to Acceleration
assistant53
– refer to DSC51
Acceleration assistant53
Accessories, refer to For your
own safety5
Accident, refer to Receiving
assistance116
Activated-charcoal filter68
Adaptive Head Light60
Adding engine oil103
Adjusting seats28
– electrically28
– mechanically28
– mechanically, Sports seat29
Airbags57
– front passenger side,
deactivating35,57
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags58
– sitting safely27
– warning lamp58
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode64,68
Air conditioner63
Air distribution
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67
Airing, refer to
Ventilation65,68
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation65,68
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure94Air vents, refer to
Ventilation65,68
Air volume64
– adjusting manually67
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications93
Alarm system25
– avoiding unintentional
alarms26
All-season tires, refer to
Special characteristics of
winter tires98
All wheel drive, refer to
xDrive52
Anchorage points78
Antifreeze
– coolant104
– washer fluid43
Antilock Brake System
ABS51
– indicator lamp12
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system19,25
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights124
Approved engine oils103
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights124
Armrest
– front73
– rear73
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray74
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control68
Audio device, external74
Automatic
– air distribution67
– air volume67
– recirculated-air control
AUC68Automatic car wash, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Automatic climate control66
Automatic cruise control44
Automatic curb monitor33
Automatic deactivation of
front passenger airbags57
Automatic headlamp
control60
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic40
– indicator lamp41
– interlock38
– selector lever interlock40
– shiftlock40
– towing118
– tow starting119
AUTO program67
Average fuel consumption49
– setting units48
Average speed49
– setting units48
Avoiding unintentional
alarms26
Axle loads, refer to
Weights124
B
Backrest, refer to Seats28
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support29
Backup lamps, bulb
replacement110
Bandages, refer to First-aid
kit117
Bar, towing119

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
131
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview12
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory18
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure94
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor54
– Tire Pressure Monitor55
Initializing, refer to Power
failure23,24
INSPECTION47
Instrument cluster11
Instrument lighting61
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated universal remote
control69
Interior lamps61
– remote control20
Interior motion sensor26
– switching off20,26
Interior rearview mirror34
– automatic dimming
feature34
– compass70
Interlock38
Intermittent mode of the
wipers42
Interval indicator, Service47
J
Jacking points113
– vehicle jack113
Jump starting117
K
Key Memory18
Keys18
– key-specific settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory18
Kick-down41
L
Labeling, tires96
Lamps and bulbs107
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing load86
LATCH child restraint fixing
system36
LEDs light-emitting
diodes108
Length, refer to
Dimensions123
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs111
Liftgate22
– closing22
– emergency operation22
– manually opening22
– opening from outside22
– remote control20
Liftgate lamp, replacing
bulbs111
Lifting handle, compact
wheel112
Light-alloy wheels, care, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs108
Lighter74
Lighter socket74
Lighting
– door handles59
– instruments61
Lights, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams59
Light switch59
Load
– determining load limit85
– refer to Cargo loading85
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking21
Locking
– from inside21
– with the remote control19Low beams59
– automatic60
– indicator lamp, bulb
defect59
– replacing bulbs108
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support29
Lug bolts113
– torque113
Luggage compartment22
– capacity124
– cover, refer to Cargo area
cover77
– floor cover78
– increasing volume76
– opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate22
– opening from outside22
– opening with remote
control
20
– refer to Cargo area76
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually22
– opening with remote control,
refer to Unlocking liftgate20
– refer to Liftgate22
Luggage compartment net,
refer to Partition net78
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack87
Lug wrench112
Lumbar support29
M
Maintenance105
– refer to Service Interval
Display47
Maintenance system105
Malfunctions
– automatic transmission41
– door lock21
– fuel filler door92
– liftgate22
– panorama glass sunroof25
Manual air distribution64,67