Belt-force limiter

The effect of the belt-force limiter on the driver's seat is dependent on the position of the driver's seat.

To maintain the long-term accuracy of this function, the driver's seat must be calibrated if a corresponding message is displayed on the Control Display.

Calibrating driver's seat

message The warning lamp lights up. A message also appears on the Control Display.

Please calibrate the driver's seat.

1. Move the driver's seat forward until it stops.

2. Move the driver's seat forward again. It briefly moves toward the front in the process.

3. Set the desired seating position again.

The calibration is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears. Should this message continue to be displayed, repeat the calibration. If the message does not disappear even after repeated calibration, have the system checked as soon as possible.

is moving Do not carry out calibration while the vehicle is moving Never carry out calibration while the vehicle is moving, as this can cause accidents.

Make sure that no persons or objects become wedged during the calibration process, as this can cause injuries or damage.◀

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all Adjusting the head restraint Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀ BMW X5: push the head restraints of the 3rd row seats into the top position.

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx.

at ear level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.

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