BMW X5: Steering wheel
Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust the steering wheel while the
vehicle is stationary only.
Electric steering wheel
adjustment
General information
The steering wheel adjustment is stored for the
driver profile currently in use. When a driver profile
is selected, the position is accessed automatically
when the drive-ready state is switched on.
The current steering wheel position can be
stored using the memory function.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the steering wheel moves temporarily into the
upper position.
Adjusting
![Seats, mirrors and steering wheel](images/books/1631/index.118.png)
Press the switch to adjust the forward/back position
and height of the steering wheel to the seat
position.
Steering wheel heating
Overview
![Seats, mirrors and steering wheel](images/books/1631/index.119.png)
Button for steering wheel heating
Turning on/off
Press the button.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 minutes
after an intermediate stop, the steering wheel
heating turns on automatically if the function was
turned on at the completion of the last trip.
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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 Disp
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 selecte
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
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VACUUM PUMP (N62/N62TU)
NOTE: Press brake pedal several times in order to reduce vacuum
pressure in brake
booster.
Installation location:
Vacuum pump is fitted on cylinder head 1 to 4 at front on exhaust camshaft.
Remove design cover, if equipped.
Remove acoustic
Fig. 3: Identifying Front Axle Components
A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:
Release of following screw/bolt connections:
Steering gear to front axle carrier
Lower control arm to front axle carrier
Tie rod end to tie rod
Replacement of followi