Adjusting
Sitting safely
4
5
6
Lumbar support*
Height
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
Backrest
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:
Adjustments in detail: partially
powered seats
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Safety belts, refer to page 49.
Head restraints, refer to page 50.
Airbags, refer to page 86.
Seats
Adjusting
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat
while driving.
Forward/back:
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
The seat could respond with unexpected move‐
ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.◀
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐
ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the
safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate
the protection normally provided by the belt.◀
At a glance: partially powered seats
Seat tilt:
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en‐
gages properly.
1
2
3
Thigh support*
Tilt
Forward/backward
46
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Categories | BMW 1-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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Tags | BMW 528i, BMW 528xi, BMW 535i, BMW 535xi, BMW 550i, BMW 550xi, BMW F10 |
Model Year | 2011 |
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