BMW 5 Series: Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
Electrically adjustable seats
- Thigh support
- Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
- Upper backrest
- Backrest width
- Lumbar support
- Backrest tilt, head restraint
Adjusting the head restraint
Adjusting the height: power head restraints
Push switch up or down.
Adjusting the distance: manual head restraints
- Back: press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear.
- Forward: pull the head restraint toward the front.
Adjusting the distance: power head restraints
The head restraint is automatically repositioned when the upper backrest is adjusted.
Side extensions
Fold the side extensions forward to increase lateral support.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
- Adjusting
- Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
- Folding in and out
Adjusting the steering wheel
Electrical steering wheel adjustment
Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating position by pressing the switch.
Memory function
Concept
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 Display.
Storing
1. Set the desired position.
2. 
Press button on the door. The
writing
on the button lights up.
3. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door while the writing is lit. A signal sounds.
Calling up settings
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
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Radio
Changing the entertainment source
CD/DVD drive
Eject CD/DVD
Changing the station/track
Programmable memory buttons
Sound output on/off, volume
Waveband/satellite radio
Changing the waveband
Connecting a mobile phone
General information
After the mobile phone is connected once to the
vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using
iDrive and the steering wheel buttons.
Connecting the mobile phone via passkey
entry
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Adaptive light functions
Concept
Adaptive light functions enable dynamic illumination
of the roadway.
General information
The adaptive light functions may consist of one
system or multiple systems, depending on the
equipment version:
Adaptive Light Control
Cornering light
Activating
Position of switch:
The adaptive ligh
Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever position D,
N, R
Drive mode D.
Neutral N.
R is reverse.
With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly push
the selector lever in the desired direction, past a
resistance point, if needed. The selector lever returns
to the center position in each case.
To prevent the
