Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory – BMW M5 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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Adjusting active backrest width*

First set a comfortable backrest width, see
above. Based on the backrest width set, the lat-
eral support is automatically adapted to the cur-
rent driving situation.
The adaptation of the backrest width and the
speed of the adjustment vary depending on the
program. You can select from among three pro-
grams from comfort to sport. The "Sport" pro-
gram provides increased lateral support on both
sides when driving through a quick succession
of curves.

Press the button repeatedly until the desired
program is shown on the Control Display.
The LED in the button lights up.

To deactivate: press button longer.
You can also activate your preferred program
for the active backrest width adjustment of the
driver's seat with the button on the steering
wheel, refer to MDrive on page

Easy entry/exit*

To facilitate entry and exit, the backrest width
temporarily opens all the way.

Seat, mirror and steering

wheel memory

You can store and request two different posi-
tions for the driver's seat and passenger seat

exterior rearview mirrors, and steering wheel.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not
stored in the memory.

Storing

Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer
to page

Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and
steering wheel positions.

Press the

button:

The LED in the button lights up.

Press the desired memory button

1 or 2:

The LED goes out.

Requesting

Do not request a position from the mem-
ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a

risk of accident from unexpected movement of
the seat or steering wheel.

Comfort mode

Open the driver's door after unlocking or
switch on radio readiness.

Briefly press the desired memory button

The system cancels the adjustment procedure
when you briefly press one of the seat adjust-
ment switches or one of the memory buttons.