2013 BMW 535I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO lumbar support

AdjustingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 56.▷Head restraints, refer to page 57.▷Airbags, refer to page 102.
Front seats
General information Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle con‐
trol could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too far
to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt.◀
Semi-electrically adjustable seats
At a glance1Thigh support2Tilt3Forward/backward4Lumbar support5Height6Backrest
Tilt
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en‐
gages properly.
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Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
Height
Move the button in the required direction.
Backrest
Move the button in the required direction.
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance1Lumbar support2Backrest width3Shoulder support4Backrest5Forward/back, height, tilt6Thigh support
Note
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for
the remote control currently in use. When the
vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the
position is automatically retrieved if the Func‐
tion, refer to page 36, for this is activated.
Adjustments in detail
1.Forward/back.Seite 50ControlsAdjusting50
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2.Height.3.Seat tilt.4.Backrest tilt.5.Thigh support.Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.▷Press the front/rear section of
the switch.
The curvature is increased/
decreased.▷Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest width
Change the width of the backrest using the side
wings to adjust the lateral support.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
Shoulder support
Also supports the back in the shoulder area:
▷Results in a relaxed seating position.Seite 51AdjustingControls51
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The seats cannot be adjusted if the safety
switch for the power windows has been
pressed.
Adjustments in detail1.Forward/back.2.Backrest tilt.3.Head restraint.Shoulder support
Also supports the back in the shoulder area:
▷Results in a relaxed seating position.▷Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Lumbar support
The contour of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
▷Press the front/rear section of the switch.
The curvature is increased/decreased.▷Press the upper/lower section of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/down.Seite 54ControlsAdjusting54
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Removing: manual head restraints
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.1.Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐
sible.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Removing: electrical head restraints
For technical reasons, the head restraint cannot
be removed.
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
General information
Front
Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐
trieved for each remote control. The adjustment
of the lumbar support is not stored.
Rear
Two different seat positions can be stored and
retrieved.
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.4.Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat
or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀
Comfort function
1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.Seite 59AdjustingControls59
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 122
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 130
Activated-charcoal filter 155
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 118
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 130
Active Protection 120
Active seat, front 52
Active seat ventilation, front 52
Active seat ventilation, rear 55
Active Steering, integral 125
Adaptive brake assistant 122
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 120
Adaptive drive 125
Adaptive light control 99
Additives, oil 204
Adjust front seat 49
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 221
Airbags 102
Airbags, indicator/warning light 103
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 154
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 154
Air distribution, manual 153
Air flow, automatic climate control 153
Air pressure, tires 191
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 155 Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 154
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 198
All-wheel-drive 124
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 160
Alternative oil types 204
Ambient light 101
Antifreeze, washer fluid 78
Antilock Brake System, ABS 122
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 122
Approved axle load 227
Approved engine oils 204
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 168
Arrival time 93
Ashtray 161
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 216
Assistance when driving off 122
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 74
AUTO intensity 153
Automatic car wash 220
Automatic climate con‐ trol 152
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 130
Automatic Curb Monitor 60 Automatic deactivation, front
passenger airbags 104
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 98
Automatic Hold 74
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 154
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 38
Automatic Soft Closing, tail‐ gate 39
Automatic tailgate 39
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 78
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 153
AUTO program, intensity 153
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 93
Average speed 93
Axle loads, weights 227
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backrest, width 51
Back seats, adjusting 53
Backup camera 140
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 216
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 218
Basic position, rear seats 55
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 31
Battery, vehicle 212
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Ignition off 68
Ignition on 68
Indication of a flat tire 106 , 108
Individual air distribution 153
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 191
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 92
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 126
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Instrument cluster 81
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 82
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 82
Instrument lighting 100
Integral Active Steering 125
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 159
Intensity, AUTO program 153
Interior equipment 159
Interior lamps 101
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror 61
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 61
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 89
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 212
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 212 Joystick, automatic transmis‐
sion 79
Jump-starting 217
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 79
Knee airbag 102
L
Lamp replacement 208
Lamp replacement, rear 211
Lamps 97
Lamps and bulbs 208
Lane departure warning 117
Lane margin, warning 117
Language on Control Dis‐ play 95
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 178
LATCH child restraint fixing system 64
Leather, care 221
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 209
Length, vehicle 227
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 211
Light-alloy wheels, care 222
Light control 99
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 209
Lighting 97
Lighting, speaker 101
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 97
Load 177 Loading 177
Loading position 166
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 34
Locking via tailgate 39
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 97
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 99
Lower back support 51
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 178
Lumbar support 51
M
Maintenance 206
Maintenance require‐ ments 206
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 89
Maintenance system, BMW 206
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 85
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 126
Manual air distribution 153
Manual air flow 153
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 72
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 80
Manual operation, backup camera 141
Manual operation, door lock 37 Seite 234ReferenceEverything from A to Z234
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