BMW X3 M, Owner'S Manual

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Lumbar support
Principle
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar region
of the spine. The lower back and the spine are
supported for upright sitting position.
Adjusting
▷ Press the front/rear section of
the button:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.
▷ Press the upper/lower section
of the button:
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Functional limitations
It may not be possible to adjust the lumbar sup‐
port at very high and very low temperatures.
Backrest width
Principle
Adjusting the backrest width may improve lateral
support when taking corners.
General information
The backrest width is changed by adjusting the
side sections of the backrest.
Adjusting
▷ Press the front section of the
button:
The backrest width de‐
creases.
▷ Press the rear section of the
button:
The backrest width increases.
Functional limitations
It may not be possible to adjust the backrest
width at very high and very low temperatures.
Rear seats
General information
The backrest tilt can be adjusted for the rear
seats. The backrest tilt for the center section is
adjusted together with the left rear seat backrest.
Backrest tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the rear
seat backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
After adjusting, move the rear seat backrest for‐
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Safety belts
General information
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to en‐
sure occupant safety. However, they can only
unfold their protective effect when adjusted cor‐
rectly.
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by the occupants before driving off. The
airbags supplement the safety belts as an addi‐
tional safety device. The airbags do not replace
safety belts.
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