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
Press the switch to adjust the forward/back position and height of the steering wheel to the seat position.
Steering wheel heating
Overview
Button for steering wheel heating
Turning on/off
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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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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 Disp
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 selecte
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
Seat and a
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Driving style analysis
Principle
The function helps develop an especially efficient
driving style and to conserve fuel.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.
The assessment is done in various categories
and is displayed on the Control Display.
This display will help you adjust your driving style
and save som
Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Before disconnecting battery:
Turn off the ignition and other electrical loads/consumers to prevent
sparking when reconnecting.
NOTE: If the ignition is not turned off when the battery is
disconnected, fault memories
may be set in some cont
