BMW 5 Series: General information
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving,
or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too far
to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt.◀
Seats
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Semi-electrically adjustable seats
At a glance
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
tilt. After releasing the lever, app ...
See also:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
• Braking Skid — wheels are not
rolling.
• Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much spee ...
Speedometer
The speedometer 1 indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h). ...
Communication
All of the options available to you for mobile
communication with family, friends, business
partners, and service providers are described in
this chapter. ...