2013 BMW M5 lumbar support

AdjustingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 51.▷Head restraints, refer to page 52.▷Airbags, refer to page 97.
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
control 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.◀
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance1Thigh support2Forward/back, height, tilt3Shoulder support4Backrest width5Lumbar support6Backrest
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
Function, refer to page 41, for this is activated.
Adjustments in detail
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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 back‐
rest using the side wings to ad‐
just 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.▷Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Active seat Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to
help prevent lower back pain.
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RemovingOnly remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.1.Pull the head restraint upward as far as
possible.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.◀
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 adjust‐
ment of the lumbar support is not stored.
Storing1.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 acci‐
dent.◀
Comfort function
1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored
seat positions is deactivated to save battery
power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 117
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 75
Activated-charcoal filter 137
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 113
Active M differential 119
Active Protection 114
Active seat, front 49
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 114
Adaptive light control 93
Additives, oil 187
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 206
Airbags 97
Airbags, indicator/warning light 98
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 136
Air distribution, manual 135
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 136
Air flow, automatic climate control 135
Air pressure, tires 175
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 137
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 180
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 187
Ambient light 95
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 117
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 117
Approved engine oils 187
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 151
Arrival time 89
Ashtray 143
Ashtray, front 143, 144
Ashtray, rear 144
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 200
Assistance when driving off 117
Attentiveness assistant 115
AUTO intensity 135
Automatic car wash 205
Automatic climate con‐ trol 134
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 99
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 93
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 136
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
Automatic tailgate 37
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 135
AUTO program, intensity 135 Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 213
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Backup camera 125
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 200
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 203
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 197
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 197
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 152
Blinds, sun protection 45
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 190
BMW M technology 158
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Brake assistant 117
Brake discs, breaking in 160
Brake force display 114
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 114 Seite 216ReferenceEverything from A to Z216
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Ignition key, refer to Remotecontrol 30
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 101 , 103
Indicator and warning lamps 79
Individual air distribution 135
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 57
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 175
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 102
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 88
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 79
Instrument lighting 95
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 141
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 199
Intelligent Safety 103
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 135
Interior equipment 141
Interior lamps 95
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview mirror 56
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 56
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 84 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 197
Jump-starting 200
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 31
Knee airbag 97
L Lamp replacement 192
Lamp replacement, front 193
Lamp replacement, rear 195
Lamps 92
Lamps and bulbs 192
Lane departure warning 111
Lane margin, warning 111
Language on Control Dis‐ play 91
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 165
LATCH child restraint fixing system 60
Launch Control 75
Leather, care 206
LED headlamps, Bulb re‐ placement 195
LED light 195
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 193
Length, vehicle 213
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 195
Light alloy wheels, care 207
Light control 93
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 193 Lighter, front 143, 144
Lighter, rear 144
Lighting 92
Lighting, speaker 96
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 34
Light switch 92
Load 164
Loading 164
Lock, door 35
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 35
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 41
Locking, central 33
Locking, settings 41
Locking via trunk lid 37
Lock, power window 44
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 62
Low beams 92
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
Lower back support 49
Low Speed Assistant 76
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 165
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 190
Maintenance require‐ ments 190
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 84
Maintenance system, BMW 190
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 79
Manual air distribution 135
Manual air flow 135 Seite 220ReferenceEverything from A to Z220
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