Front

Active seat ventilation
1. Seat heating
2. Active seat ventilation
Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the temperature or ventilation position. The LED in the respective button lights up.
The temperature and ventilation levels are displayed in bar form on the Control Display. A display of three bars indicates the highest level of seat heating or seat ventilation.
The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power. The LEDs remain lit.
To switch off: press and hold button 1 or 2.
Temperature distribution without active seat ventilation
The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest.
1. Press button 1.
2. "Seat heating distribution"

Seat heating distribution
3. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution.
The setting is applied.
Temperature distribution with active seat ventilation
The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest.
1. Press button 1.
2. "Seat heating distribution"

"Seat heating distribution
3. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution.
The setting is applied.
Heated rear seats
Operation similar to front seat heating, without temperature distribution
See also:
The concept
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started ...
Configuring the prewarning
After the warning function is switched on, the
following can be set via the iDrive:
The prewarning can be switched on/off.
The time of the prewarning can be set.
These settings have no effe ...
BMW X5: rear seats and 3rd row seats Adjusting the height
BMW X5: rear seats and 3rd row seats Adjusting the height
▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
In vehicles equipped with 3rd ro ...
