2017 BMW X5M Owners Manual

Adjusting
the
seat
heating
distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and the seat backrest can be distributed in differentways.
Using iDrive:1."Climate"2."Front seat heating"3.Select desired seat.4.Turn the Controller to set the seat heating
distribution.
Active
seat
ventilation,
front
The
concept The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are
cooled by means of integrated fans.
The ventilation cools the seat, e.g., if the vehij
cle interior is overheated or for continuous cooling at high temperatures.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Switching
on Press button once for each ventilation
level.
The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit.
The ventilation switches back by one level afj ter a short time.
Switching
off
Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Rear
seats Second
row
of
seats
Safety
information WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when folding
down the center armrest in the rear. There is a
risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movej
ment of the center armrest is clear during foldj
ing down.'

Switching
offPress and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Safety
belts Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to enj
sure occupant safety. However, they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear
seat are intended for the persons sitting on the
left and right.
The center safety belt buckle of the rear seat is
intended for the person sitting in the middle.
General
information Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off. Alj
though airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
will be correct for adult seat occupants of evj ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety
information WARNING
If the safety belt is used to buckle more
than one person, the protective effect of the safety belt can no longer be ensured. There is
a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow more than one person to wear a single safety
belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transported andsecured in designated child restraint sysj
tems.'

'yDo not rub the safety belt against sharpedges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or
fragile objects.'yAvoid thick clothing.'yRe-tighten the safety belt frequently upj
ward around your upper body.
Buckling
the
safety
belt
1.Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder when fastening it.2.Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt
buckle. The safety belt buckle must enj
gage audibly.
To ease accessibility to the safety belt buckle,
an adjustable slider is available on the belt to help position the buckle when not in use.
When the safety belt is buckled, the belt strap
is automatically tightened once after the vehij
cle drove off.
Unbuckling
the
safety
belt
1.Hold the safety belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the safety belt back into its roll-upmechanism.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
driver's
and
passenger's
seat
Display The indicator light lights up and a sigjnal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. The safety belt rej
minder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
Safety
mode
In critical situations, for example during an
emergency stop, the front safety belts tighten automatically.
If the situation passes without an accident ocj
curring, the belt tension relaxes.
If the belt tension does not loosen automatij
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten
the safety belt before continuing on your trip.
Front
head
restraints
Safety
information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to rej
moved or not correctly adjusted head rej straints can cause injuries in the head andneck area. There is a risk of injury.'yBefore driving, install the removed head rej
straints on the occupied seats.'yAdjust the head restraint so its center supj ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.'yAdjust the distance so that the head rej straint is as close as possible to the back of
the head. If necessary, adjust the distance
by adjusting the tilt of the backrest.'

'yDo not use seat or head restraint covers.'yDo not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,directly on the head restraint.'yOnly use accessories that have been dejtermined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.'yDo not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,
while driving.'

'yDo not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,directly on the head restraint.'yOnly use accessories that have been dejtermined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.'yDo not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,
while driving.'

Overview
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button. The LED in the butj
ton lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. The LED goes out.
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling
up
settings
The stored position is called up automatically.
Press selected button 1 or 2.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat or one of the memory buttons is pressed.
While driving, the seat position adjustment on the driver's side is interrupted after a short
time.
Calling
up
of
a
seat
position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posij tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
'yOpen or close the door or tailgate.'yPress a button on the remote control.'yPress the Start/Stop button.Mirrors
Exterior
mirrors
General
information The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver proj
file currently in use. When the vehicle is unj
locked via the remote control, the position is
automatically retrieved if the function, refer to page 48, is activated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored using the memory function, refer to
page 61.
Safety
information WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traffic
behind could be incorrectly estimated, for inj stance while changing lanes. There is a risk of
an accident. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder.'

Slide the switch.Adjusting
electrically Press button.
The mirror movement follows the butj
ton movement.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror
glass.
Automatic
Curb
Monitor,
exterior
mirror
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, for instance.
Activating1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror
position.
Folding
in
and
out NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vej
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of property damage. Before washing,
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.'

Steering
wheel
Safety
information WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel movej ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is arisk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheelwhile the vehicle is stationary only.'