2013 BMW X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORT ACTIVITY height

Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result.◀
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open
tailgate if the load situation changes.◀1."Settings"2."Tailgate"3.Turn the controller until the desired open‐
ing height is selected.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
The tailgate opens automatically to the ad‐
justed opening height.
▷Press the button on the outside of the tail‐
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.▷Press the button in the center
console.▷ Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
▷When the engine starts.▷When the vehicle starts moving.▷By pressing the button in the cen‐
ter console again.▷ By pressing the button on the remote
control for a longer period.▷By pressing the button on the outside of
the tailgate.▷By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result.◀
Function requirement:
The lower tailgate is closed and must be
locked on both sides.
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The tailgate closes automatically when the
button on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing procedure:
▷Press the button on the inside of the tail‐
gate.▷Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
The closing procedure is also stopped:
▷When the engine starts.▷If the vehicle jerks while driving away.
The closing procedure is not interrupted when
the vehicle starts moving.
Manually opening or closing
In case of an electrical defect of the automatic
tailgate operation function:
1.Manually release the tailgate, refer to
page 36.2.Open or close the tailgate slowly and with‐
out making sudden movements.
Do not use force to open or close
If the tailgate offers increased resistance,
do not forcefully open or close the tailgate;
otherwise, injury or damage may result.◀
BMW X5: lower tailgate
Opening
Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward.
The opened tailgate can be loaded with up to
550 lbs/250 kg.
Closing Fold the tailgate up and press closed.
BMW X6: tailgate Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open
tailgate if the load situation changes.◀
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3.Turn the controller until the desired open‐
ing height is selected.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
The tailgate opens automatically to the ad‐
justed opening height.
▷Press the button on the outside of the tail‐
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.▷Press the button in the center
console.▷ Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
▷When the engine starts.▷When the vehicle starts moving.▷By pressing the button in the cen‐
ter console again.▷ By pressing the button on the remote
control for a longer period.▷By pressing the button on the outside of
the tailgate.▷By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result.◀
The tailgate closes automatically when the
button on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing procedure:
▷Press the button on the inside of the tail‐
gate.▷Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
The closing procedure is also stopped:
▷When the engine starts.▷If the vehicle jerks while driving away.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehi‐
cle into motion.
Automatic closing
The tailgate closes automatically without
button operation if it is weighed down by an
additional weight of approx. 11 lbs/5 kg, such
as snow or ice.◀
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Adjusting electrically1Forward/backward2Height3Seat tilt4Backrest
Differs depending on seat:
1Backrest2Height
Additional depending on seat:
1Backrest width2Shoulder support3Thigh support4Lumbar support
Backrest widthThe width of the backrest can be changed with
the side wings to adjust the side support to
your own needs.
Shoulder support This also supports the back in the shoulder
area, This creates a relaxed sitting position and
helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles.
The shoulder support is also used to adjust the
distance of the head restraint from the back of
the seat occupant's head.
Lumbar support
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar re‐
gion.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup‐
plementary support to help you maintain a re‐
laxed, upright sitting position.
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BMW X5: push the head restraints of the 3rd
row seats into the top position.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approx. at ear level.
Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
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.
Reduced protective function▷Do not use seat or head restraint
covers.▷Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
directly on the head restraints.▷Only attach accessories approved by BMW
to the seat or head restraint.
Otherwise, the protective function of the active
head restraint will be impaired and the per‐
sonal safety of the occupants will be endan‐
gered.
Have the active head restraints reset after they
are triggered in a rear-end collision. Have this
work performed by the service center only;
otherwise, this safety feature with not be op‐
erational.◀
Please contact the service center if the front
head restraints need to be removed or instal‐
led.
Front seats: adjusting the height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approx. at ear level.
Electrical
Adjusting electrically.
Front seats: adjusting the distance
from the back of the head
Press the button and pull the headrest cushion
forward or push it back.
Compromised performance
Do not place any objects behind the
headrest cushion. Otherwise, you can impair
the proper function of the head restraint.◀
Comfort seat The distance from the back of the seat occu‐
pant's head can be adjusted using the
shoulder support, refer to page 50.
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Adjusting side extensions
You can fold the side extensions on the head
restraint forward for increased lateral support
in the resting position.
BMW X5: rear seats and 3rd row seats
Adjusting the height
▷To raise: pull.▷To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
In vehicles equipped with 3rd row seats, the
height of the middle head restraint is not ad‐
justable.
Removing
1.Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
BMW X6: rear seats
The head restraints in the rear cannot be ad‐
justed and cannot be removed.
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
General information
Two different driver's seat and front passenger
seat positions, exterior mirror positions and
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐
trieved.
The adjustment of the backrest width and the
lumbar support is not stored in the memory.
Storing1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion, refer to page 67.2.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 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 setting while
driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while driv‐ ing, as an unexpected seat movement could
result in an accident.◀
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Steering wheel
General information Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Adjusting
Mechanical1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.3.Fold the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back
up; otherwise, the mechanism will be dam‐
aged.◀
Electric
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐
rections.
Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat,
mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to
page 57.
Easy entry/exit To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel
temporarily moves into the uppermost posi‐
tion.
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
Press the button.
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On the front passenger seatAfter installing a child restraint fixing system
on the front passenger seat, ensure that the
front and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system.◀
Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest
position to obtain the best possible position for
the belt and to offer optimal protection in the
event of an accident.
Do not change the seat position and height af‐
ter this.
Backrest width Before mounting a child restraint fixing system
on the front passenger seat, open the backrest
width, refer to page 50, completely. Do not
change the backrest width after this.
Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the back‐
rest width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise,
the stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀Child seat security
The rear safety belts
▷BMW X5: all safety belts of the 2nd and 3rd
row seats▷BMW X6: all safety belts of the 2nd row
seats
And the safety belt for the front passenger can
be locked to prevent extension in order to per‐
mit attachment of child restraint fixing sys‐
tems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the belt webbing completely.2.Secure the child restraint fixing system
with the belt.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Open the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐
dren.
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