BMW x5 2000 Manual Do Utilizador

For maximum safety when adjusting the
seat position, please observe the fol-
lowing:

Never try to adjust your seat while
driving the vehicle. The seat could

respond with unexpected movement,
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.
Be sure that the safety belt remains
firmly against your body at all times. In
the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap
belt could slide over your hips, leading
to abdominal injury. In addition, the
safety belt's restraint effectiveness is
reduced if the belt is worn loosely.
Never ride with the backrest reclined to
an extreme angle (especially important
for the front passenger to remember).
If you do so, there is a risk that you will
slide under the safety belt in an acci-
dent, thus reducing the protection
provided by the safety belt.

Correct sitting posture

To reduce strain on the spinal column,
sit all the way back in the seat and rest
your back fully against the backrest.
The ideal sitting posture is achieved
with your head extending from your
spine in a straight line.
For long-distance driving, you may wish
to angle the backrest slightly to reduce
muscular tension. You should be able
to reach the highest point on the steer-
ing wheel without straightening your
arms.

1 Tilt angle (driver's seat only)

2 Backward/Forward adjustment

3 Cushion height

4 Backrest angle

Adjust the head restraint manually.

Comply with the adjustment in-
structions in the preceding col-

umn. Failure to do so could result in
diminished personal safety.

Lumbar support

Refer to the BMW comfort seat on
page

530us024

Seat adjustment

Power seats