2010 BMW M5 seat adjustment

Adjusting
44 ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
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.<
Please follow the instructions on damage to
safety belts provided on page48 and the infor-
mation on the active front head restraints
on
page46.
Adjusting seat
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on
page43.<
1Longitudinal direction
2Height
3Angle
4Backrest width
5Backrest
6Head restraint height
7Shoulder support
*
8Thigh support9Lumbar support
*
Shoulder support*
This also supports the back in the shoulder
area, This provides a relaxed driving position
and helps relieve stress on the shoulder mus-
cles.
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
lowers section of switch.
Adjusting active backrest width*
First set a comfortable backrest width, see
above. Based on the backrest width set, the lat-
eral support is automatically adapted to the cur-
rent driving situation.
The adaptation of the backrest width and the
speed of the adjustment vary depending on the
program. You can select from among three pro-
grams from comfort to sport. The "Sport" pro-
gram provides increased lateral support on both
sides when driving through a quick succession
of curves.

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Press the button repeatedly until the desired
program is shown on the Control Display. The
LED in the button lights up.
To deactivate: Press button longer.
You can also activate your preferred program
for the active backrest width adjustment of the
driver's seat with the button on the steering
wheel, refer to MDrive on page52.
Easy entry/exit*
To facilitate entry and exit, the backrest width
temporarily opens all the way.
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory
You can store and request two different posi-
tions for the driver's seat and passenger seat
*,
exterior rearview mirrors, and steering wheel.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not
stored in the memory.
Storing
1.Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer
to page57.
2.Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and
steering wheel positions.
3.Press the button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button1 or2:
The LED goes out.
Requesting
Do not request a position from the mem-
ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a
risk of accident from unexpected movement of
the seat or steering wheel.<
Comfort mode
1.Open the driver's door after unlocking or
switch on radio readiness.
2.Briefly press the desired memory button1
or2.
The system cancels the adjustment procedure
when you briefly press one of the seat adjust-
ment switches or one of the memory buttons.

Adjusting
46
Safety feature
1.Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off.
2.Press the desired memory button1 or2
and maintain pressure until the adjustment
process has been completed.
If the button was pressed inadvertently:
press the button again; the LED goes out.
Requesting with remote control
The last positions of the driver's seat, the exte-
rior rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are
stored for the remote control currently in use.
You can choose when the position is requested:
>Request when unlocking vehicle
>Request when opening driver's door
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 system cancels the adjustment procedure
when you briefly press one of the seat adjust-
ment switches or one of the memory buttons.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Door locks" is selected and
press the controller.6.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
7.Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
troller.
8.Select "After unlocking" or "After door
opened".
9.Press the controller.
To cancel the request:
Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.
Head restraints
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 approximately at ear level. Otherwise
there is increased danger of injury in the event
of an accident. Only remove the head restraints
if no one will be sitting on the seat in question.
Reinstall the head restraints before transport-
ing passengers, as otherwise the head restraint
cannot provide its protective 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.
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

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are triggered in a rear-end collision. Only have
this work carried out by a BMW center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Otherwise, this safety equipment will
not function properly.<
Please contact a BMW center if you wish
to have the front head restraints removed
and installed.<
Front seats: height adjustment
Front seats: adjusting distance to the
back of the head
>Forward: pull up.
>Back: push the button and slide the head-
rest cushion toward the rear.
Do not place any objects behind the
headrest cushion. Otherwise, you can
impair the proper function of the head
restraint.<
On seats with a shoulder support
* you adjust
the distance to the back of the head with the
shoulder support, refer to page44.
Adjusting side extensions*
You can fold the side extensions on the head
restraint forward for increased lateral support in
the resting position.
Rear seats: height adjustment
>To raise: pull up.
>To lower: press the button, arrow1, and
push the head restraint downward.
Removing
1.Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.
2.Press the button, arrow1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
Safety belts
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on
page43.<
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-

Transporting children safely
54
Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, otherwise they could endanger
themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening
the doors.<
Children always in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is on the rear seat.
Children younger than 13 years of age or
with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only
be transported in the rear in child restraint sys-
tems which correspond to the age, weight and
height of the child. Otherwise there is an
increased danger of injury in an accident.<
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
system can no longer be used due to their age,
size and weight.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, the front and side airbags on the passen-
ger side must first be deactivated. Otherwise,
there is an increased risk of injury for the child if
the airbags are triggered, even with a child
restraint system.<
For more information on automatic deactivation
of the front passenger airbags, refer to page89.
Installing child restraint
systems
Observe the child restraint system manu-
facturer's instructions for selection,
installation and use of the child restraint sys-
tems. Otherwise the degree of protection may
be reduced.<
Backrest width on front passenger seat
Open the backrest width setting of the
front passenger seat all the way. After
mounting the child's seat, deactivate the active
backrest width adjustment and do not call up
any memory position. Otherwise this limits the
stability of the child's seat on the front passen-
ger seat.<
1.After unlocking the vehicle, sit on the front
passenger seat and close the door to call up
the memory position.
2.Completely open the backrest width adjust-
ment, refer to page44.
3.Deactivate active backrest width adjust-
ment, refer to page44.
4.Install child's seat.
Child seat security
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the
front passenger can be locked against pulling
out to secure child restraint systems.
Locking safety belt
1.Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.
2.Pull out the belt webbing completely.
3.Allow the belt webbing to retract and pull
taut against the child restraint system. The
safety belt is locked.

Reference 245
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Assistance window21
"Assist. window off"22
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control101
"Audio"151,153,158
Audio150
– controls150
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Audio device, external108
Automatic
– air distribution99
– air volume99
– headlamp control93
– service notification193
– steering wheel
adjustment45
– storing stations156
Automatic car washes118
Automatic climate control98
– automatic air distribution99
– parked car ventilation102
– switching on and off102
– ventilation in rear102
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing35
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control93
– refer to Daytime running
lamps94
– refer to Interior lamps97
– refer to Pathway lighting94
– refer to Welcome lamps93
Automatic lights
– refer to High-beam
assistant95
Automatic low beams, refer to
High-beam assistant95
"Automatic programs"99
Automatic soft closing35
Automatic station search155
"Automatic ventilation"103
AUTO program for automatic
climate control99
"Auto Request"193"Autostore" on the
radio154,156
"AUX"150,170,172
AUX-IN connection
170
"AUX IN" in audio mode170
Average fuel consumption69
– setting units77
Average speed, refer to
Computer68
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation137
"Avoid highways" in
navigation137
Avoiding freeways for
navigation136
Avoiding unintentional
alarms37
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation137
Axle loads, refer to
Weights239
"A - Z"184
B
"Backrest"53
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seats43
Backrest width44
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs224
"Balance", tone control152
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit232
Bass, refer to Tone
control151
"Bass", tone control151
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery230
– jump starting232
Battery replacement
– remote control for comfort
access39
BC button, refer to
Computer68
Being towed233
Belts, refer to Safety belts47Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders109
Blind, refer to Sun blinds106
Blower, refer to Air
volume100
"Bluetooth"177
BMW
– Car Shampoo220
"BMW Assist"192,193
BMW Assist191
– activating197
– BMW TeleServices193
– concierge service194
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations194
– displaying vehicle data198
– offered services191
– roadside assistance192
– updating196
BMW Assist My Info195
"BMW Contact"186
"BMW Contact
Numbers"186
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system216
"BMW Service settings"196
BMW TeleServices193
BMW TeleServices services
– displaying194
– updating194
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders109
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter189
Brake assistant80
Brake force display88
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs224
– two-stage88
Brake rotors
– breaking-in116
– refer to Braking safely117

Everything from A to Z
250 Entering zip code for
navigation128
"Entertainment"150
Entertainment sound output
on/off151
Entry map for destination131
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control153
"Equalizer", tone control153
"ESN"161
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control81
Event Data Recorders217
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system116
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror50
External audio device108
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting233
F
Fader, refer to Tone
control152
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control72
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms37
– refer to Switching off
alarm37
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts47
– warning lamp48
Fastest route for
navigation136
"Fast route" in navigation137
Filler neck for washer fluid65Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System225
Filling sealant into wheel226
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter102
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit232
First-aid kit232
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals33
– triple turn signal
activation63
Flat tire
– changing wheels227
– Flat Tire Monitor84,85
– M Mobility System85,225
– refer to Tire condition206
– spare wheel228
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor85
– warning lamp85,86
Flat Tire Monitor84
– false alarms84
– initializing system84
– snow chains208
– system limits84
– warning lamp85
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid65
"FM", reception
range150,154
FM, waveband154
Folding rear backrest111
Fold-over rear backrest111
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely117
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps97
Forward, fast
– CD changer
168
– CD player168
For your own safety5
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria136
Front airbags88
Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front107Front passenger airbags
– deactivating89
Front seat adjustment43
"FTM"85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
Fuel203
– average consumption69
– display68
– high-quality brands203
– quality203
– specifications203
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities239
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel consumption display,
refer to Computer, average
fuel consumption69
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel filler door202
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction202
Full mobile phone preparation
package176
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off22
Fuses230
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control105
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel203
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Gear changes62
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster61
Gearshift lever60
– manual transmission59
General driving notes116

Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Glass sunroof, electric40
– convenient operation from
outside34
– convenient operation with
comfort access39
– moving manually41
– remote control33
Glove compartment107
– lighting107
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system124
Grills, refer to Ventilation102
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights239
Ground clearance118
H
Handbrake59
– indicator lamp13,59
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing219
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"158
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio158
Head airbags88
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities239
Headlamp control,
automatic93
Headlamp flasher63
Headlamps93
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system64
– filler neck for washer
fluid211
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light95
Head restraints46
– active front head
restraints46
– removing47
– sitting safely43
"Head-Up Display"53,90Head-Up Display90
– default view91
– M view90
– shift lights63
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window100
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating98
– exterior mirrors50
– interior98
– rear window100
– residual heat101
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat101
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo119
Height, refer to
Dimensions238
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant95,97
High beams95
– headlamp flasher95
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio158
High-pressure cleaning
jets218,219
High water, refer to Driving
through water117
Hills117
Holder for cups109
"Home address" in
navigation136
Homepage of BMW4
Hood210
Horn10
Hot exhaust system116
"Hour memo"76
"House number" in
destination entry129
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant80
Hydroplaning117
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio158
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning68
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track166
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands208
– tire coding205
Idle61
iDrive16
– assistance window21
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope99
– changing date and time76
– changing language78
– changing menu page20
– changing settings75
– changing units of measure
and display type77
– confirming selection or
entry20
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus18
– operating principle18
– selecting menu item20
– setting brightness77
– start menu18
– status information21
– symbols19
Ignition57
– switched off58
– switched on57
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness57
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on57
Ignition lock57
– starting engine with comfort
access39
i menu18
Imprint2