BMW X5: Seat and armrest heating
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
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Seat and armrest heating
Rear
Seat heating
Turning on
1. Press the button.
2. Select the temperature level:
- Press the button once for each level.
- Turn the Controller until the desired level is reached. Press the Controller.
- Select the desired level on the touchscreen.
Highest level reached when three red LEDs light up on the button or three red bars are shown on the Control Display.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes after a stop, the functions are switched on automatically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, the heating output is reduced.
Turning off
Press and hold the button, until
the
LEDs turn off.
Seat heating distribution
The heating effect in the seat cushion and the seat backrest can be distributed in different ways.
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Climate control".
4. Select the desired menu item.
5. Select desired seat.
6. Press the Controller and turn it to set the seat heating distribution.
Switching armrest heating on/off
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Climate control".
4. "Seat and armrest heating".
5. Select desired seat.
6. "Heat armrests with seat".
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Active seat ventilation
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
Climate control rules
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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Replacing Backrest Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat
(Normal/Semi-Electric)
Special tools required:
00 9 317.
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from backrest frame.
Disconnect plug-in connection.
Fig. 12: Detaching Plug Connection
Release all retainers (1) on
Cargo cover
Safety information
Warning
Loose objects or devices with a cable connection
to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown about the car's interior while
driving, for instance in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of
injury. Secure loose objects or devi
