Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel Position Memory

You can store two positions each for the driver's and front passenger's seats, outside mirrors and steering wheel.
The lumbar support position is not stored in memory.
Programming Positions
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2.
2. Adjust the seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel as desired.
3. Press the button
- the LED will light up.
4. Press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) - the LED will go out.
Recalling a Position
Do not use the memory function while driving. Unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel may cause an accident.◄
Comfort function
1. Unlock and open the driver's door, and turn the ignition key to position 1.
2. Press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2).
Pressing any seat adjustment or memory button immediately interrupts the current adjustment process.
Safety function
1. Close the driver's door and turn the ignition key to position 0 or 2.
2. Press and hold the desired memory button (1 or 2) until the adjustment process is complete.
If the button
If the button was pressed accidentally, press it again. The LED will go out.
Storing the Current Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel Position
The driver's seat, outside mirror and steering wheel positions are stored in the memory of the key currently in use.
You can determine yourself when these positions should be restored:
► when unlocking the vehicle;
► when opening the driver's door.
iDrive operating principles
1. Open the home screen.
2. Press the controller to go to the menu
.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the controller.
5. Select "Central locking" and press the controller.
6. Select "Last seat pos." and press the controller.
7. Select "After unlocking" or "After door opens".

8. Press the controller.
To switch this function off completely, select "Automatic off" and press the controller.
Before using this function, make sure the area behind the driver's seat is clear. Otherwise, the seat moving rearward may injure rear passengers or damage items stored there.◄
Passenger Side Mirror Tilt-Down
Automatic mirror tilt for parking
Activating the function
1. Move the switch to position 1 (driver's mirror).

2. When reverse gear is engaged or the automatic transmission selector lever is moved to position R, the passenger-side mirror tilts slightly downward. This allows the driver to see the area next to the vehicle and the edge of the curb.
Deactivation
Move the switch to position 2 (front passenger's mirror).
When driving with a trailer, this automatic function is always deactivated.◄
Test yourself
A quick BMW X5 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.