BMW X5: Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Electrically adjustable seats
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- Backrest width
- Thigh support
- Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
- Upper backrest
- Backrest tilt, head restraint
- Lumbar support
Adjusting the head restraint
Adjusting the height
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Press switch up or down.
Adjusting distance
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- Back: press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear.
- Forward: pull the head restraint toward the front.
After setting the distance, make sure that the head restraint engages correctly.
Side extensions
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Fold the side extensions forward to increase lateral support.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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- Adjusting
- Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
- Folding in and out
Adjusting the steering wheel
Electrical steering wheel adjustment
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Press the switch to adjust the forward/back position and height of the steering wheel to the seat position.
Memory function
Principle
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary, retrieved using the memory function:
- Seat position.
- Exterior mirror position.
- Steering wheel position.
- Height of the Head-up Display.
Storing
1. Set the desired position.
2. 
Press the button. The writing on
the
button lights up.
3. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door while the writing is lit. A signal sounds.
Calling up settings
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
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Infotainment
Radio
Buttons and functions
Depending on the country and equipment version,
the radio has the following buttons.
Press: turns sound output on/
off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainmen
Drive readiness - Driving
Drive readiness
Turning on drive readiness
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Turning off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P with
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Alternator With Drive And Mount
REPLACING ALTERNATOR BELT PULLEY
Special tools required:
12 7 110
Remove and install alternator drive belt.
Depending on alternator type, grip shaft with:
hexagon socket
multi-tooth socket or
Torx socket wrench
Release nut with special tool 12 7 110.
Installation:
Tightening torque, 12 31 2
Boost-Pressure Control
The boost pressure of the turbochargers is directly dependent on the flow of
exhaust gas which reaches the
turbocharger turbines. Both the velocity and the mass of the exhaust-gas flow
are directly dependent on engine
speed and engine load.
The engine-management system uses wastegate valves to co
