BMW 5 Series: Sitting safely - Adjusting - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with:

▷ Safety belts.
▷ Head restraints.
▷ Airbags.

    Vehicle equipment
    All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...

    Seats
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    Passenger compartment
    CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not ...

    Seats
    Driver’s seat (1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height (4) Lumbar support* (5) Seat warmer* (6) Headrest Front passenger’s seat (7) Forward and backward (8) S ...

    Child safety
    WARNING Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who ...