2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 46

Adjusting the upper body area periodically to readjust the tension, in order to avoid a reduction in the restraint of the safety belt. If the center safety belt in the rear is used, the larger backrest half must be locked, refer to page 124, otherwise the center safety belt has no restraining action.< Safety belts, refer to page 49. Pull the lever and slide the seat to the desired position. After you release the lever, move the seat forward or backward slightly so that it engages fully. Thigh support* Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust or calibrate your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. Never adjust manually adjustable seats while the vehicle is moving, as otherwise the restraining effect of these seats during accidents could be reduced. 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 provided by the belt.< Also observe the information on damage to safety belts on page 50 and on the height of the head restraints on page 46. Pull the lever and adjust the thigh support in the longitudinal direction. Adjusting electrically To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, observe the adjustment instructions on page 43.< Adjusting manually* To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, observe the adjustment instructions on page 43.< 1 2 3 Longitudinal direction Height Seat tilt 4 44 Backrest Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG