Seats
Precautions
Do not adjust the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. Unexpected seat movement may cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Do not allow the front passenger to ride with the seatback reclined far back, and do not do so yourself; otherwise, in a crash you risk sliding under the seat belt.◄
Note the warnings concerning damaged seat belts and active front head restraints.
Power Seat Adjustment
To avoid endangering yourself, observe the adjustment instructions.◄

1 Longitudinal seat adjustment
2 Driver's seat tilt adjustment
Longitudinal seat adjustment: pull the lever and slide the seat to a comfortable position. After releasing the lever, lightly push the seat forward or back until it locks securely.
Driver's seat backrest angle adjustment:
pull the lever and set the seat to a comfortable position. After releasing the lever, slightly move the seat forward or backward to make sure it locks securely.

3 Seat height adjustment
4 Seatback adjustment
Sport Seat Power Adjustment
This seat also has an adjustable thigh support.

To adjust, pull the lever.
Electric Seat Adjustment
To avoid endangering yourself, observe the adjustment instructions.◄

1 Seat fore-aft adjustment
2 Seat height adjustment
3 Seat cushion tilt adjustment

4 Backrest adjustment
Comfort Seat Adjustment
This seat also has the following adjustments:

1 Seatback width
2 Shoulder support
3 Thigh support
4 Lumbar support (see below)
Shoulder support: the adjustable upper part of the seatback supports the occupant's back at shoulder level. This relieves tension in the shoulder muscles.
Sport Seat Adjustment
This seat also has an adjustable thigh support 3 (see above).
Lumbar Support Adjustment

The seatback contour can be changed to provide optimum support for the natural curve (lordosis) of the lower spine.
Support at the upper pelvis and spine allows you to sit upright and relaxed.
► Increasing or decreasing the curvature of the backrest contour: arrow forward or backward.
► Increasing the curvature at the top or bottom: arrow up or down.
Active adjustment of seat backrest width

First adjust the seatback width for comfort, see above.
Afterwards, the lateral seatback support adjusts automatically depending on road conditions.
The degree and speed of this adjustment depend on the selected program. There are three programs in total: from comfort to sport.
Each press of this button activates the next program:
► Comfort program – one LED;
► Normal program – two LEDs;
► Sport program – three LEDs.
To deactivate: press and hold the button.
Entry and Exit Assist Function
To ease entry and exit, the seatback swings back to its full width.
Test yourself
A quick BMW X5 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.