BMW X5: Massage function
Principle
Depending on the program, the massage function
ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General information
Eight different massage programs can be selected:
- Hip activation.
- Upper-body activation.
- Whole body activation.
- Back massage.
- Shoulder massage.
- Lumbar massage.
- Upper body training.
- Whole-body exercise.
Overview

Massage function
Turning on
Press the button once for each
intensity
level.
The maximum intensity level is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
Turning off
Press and hold the button until
the
LEDs turn off.
Adjusting the massage program
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Seat comfort".
4. Select desired seat.
5. "Seat massage".
6. Select the desired setting.
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Principle
The system heats seats and armrests as
needed.
General information
Seat heating can also be used without armrest
heating. Deactivate the armrest heating as
needed.
Overview
Front
Seat and a
Principle
Integrated fans in the seat and armrest areas
provide a comfortable seat temperature.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Turning on
1. Press the button.
2. Select the ventilation level:
Pr
Principle
Depending on the equipment, some heating and
cooling functions can be automatically activated
depending on the outside temperature.
General information
The outside temperature at which the f
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ELECTRONICS BOX
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST
ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION).
NOTE: Follow instructions for removing and installing electronic
control units.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read fault memory
Disconnect negative
Principle
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's resistance.
Front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger's
side are activated or deactivated.
General information
Before transporting a child on the front passenger
seat, refer to the safety info