Semi-electrically adjustable seats

BMW 5 Series / BMW 5 Series Owners Manual / Controls / Adjusting / Seats / Semi-electrically adjustable seats

At a glance

1. Thigh support

1. Thigh support
2. Tilt
3. Forward/backward
4. Lumbar support
5. Height
6. Backrest

Tilt

Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired

Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat engages properly.

Forward/backward

Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired

Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.

After releasing the lever, move the seat forward or back slightly to make sure it engages properly.

Height

Move the button in the required direction.

Move the button in the required direction.

Backrest

Move the button in the required direction.

Move the button in the required direction.

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