Operation
Seat Heating
In this manual: Operation
~1min read
Front Seats

Each press of the button switches to the next temperature level. At the highest temperature, three LEDs light up.
To switch off: press and hold the button for a longer time.
Seat heating output distribution
The heating level of the seat cushion and backrest can be varied.
iDrive operating principles
1. Open the home menu.
2. To access the "Climate" menu, slide the controller to the left.
3. Select "Seat-heating distribution" and press the controller.
4. Slide the controller left or right and select "Driver" or "Passenger".

5. Turn the controller. The setting is accepted, and you can now move to another field.
Rear Seats

Works in the same way as front seat heating, but has only two heating levels.
Test yourself
A quick BMW X5 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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