Seats (BMW 5 Series E34)

Adjusting the seat position in the longitudinal direction

Pull the lever (1) and set the seat to the desired position.

After releasing the lever, make sure the seat is securely locked.

Seat tilt adjustment

Pull the lever (2) and set the desired seat tilt.

Sports seat*

This seat has the added benefit of adjusting the thigh support using a handle at the front of the seat base.

Adjusting the position of the seat back

Pull the lever (1) and set the seat back to the desired position.

Seat height adjustment

Pull the lever (2) and set the seat to the desired position.

Warning: Do not adjust the position of the seats while driving, this may cause an accident. Do not carry a passenger in the front seat with the backrest of this seat fully reclined.

Front and rear seat headrests

The headrest height is adjusted by pulling it up or pushing it down.

The headrest tilt is adjusted by pressing the upper edge forward or backward.

Caution: Head restraints reduce the traumatic effects of accidents on the cervical vertebrae. The upper edge of the head restraint should be at eye level (and not under the neck).

Power seats

Sports seats*

This seat has the additional option of adjusting the knee support using a key switch located on the outside of the seat base (switch "A" in the right picture).

Remembering the position of seats and mirrors

Three different positions of the seats and both outside mirrors can be programmed and recalled from the trip computer's memory.



Programming - starting from position (1) of the ignition key.

• Adjust the seats and mirrors to the desired position,
• Press the "Memory" button: the control lamp signals readiness for programming.
• Press one of the keys 1, 2 or 3, the control lamp goes out.

Recall from memory

Open the driver's door or close it with the interior lighting automatic, or turn the ignition key to position (1):

Press and release one of the buttons 1, 2 or 3 as desired. The setting process is interrupted immediately after manipulation of the seat and mirror setting switches or memory buttons.

Close the driver's door and turn the ignition key to position 0 or 2:

Press and hold one of the desired keys 1, 2 or 3 until the installation process is complete.

Automatic tilting of the mirror farthest from the driver towards the road surface

Turn the mirror control switch to the position "Fahrerspiege!" ("Driver's side mirror").

When you engage reverse gear or set the automatic transmission control lever to position R, the mirror furthest from the driver will tilt slightly so that, for example, when driving into a parking space, you can see the lower part of the car side and the edge of the curb. You can deactivate this automatic function by moving the mirror control switch to the Beifahrerspiegel ("Passenger side mirror") position.

Folding rear seat*

The rear seat consists of three parts. To accommodate long objects, the seat cushion and backrest can be folded. Pull the loops on the sides of the seat cushion and set it upright, while moving the front seat as far forward as possible.



After this, the seat back lock is automatically released and the seat back can be folded forward.

Please note: The outer corners of the backrests are fixed.

The headrests* must first be removed by pulling them firmly upwards so that the backrests can be folded down.

There is space between the folded backrest and the door for the removed headrests.

If the lock does not automatically release the seatback, press the lever shown by the arrow and lower the seatback forward.







The seat cushion can be removed if desired.



Place the seat cushion vertically, simultaneously press the latches and lift the cushion forward. When installing, proceed in the reverse order.

If the front passenger seat is moved forward as far as possible and the headrest is removed (to remove the electric headrest, pull it up with a jerk), then its back can be fully reclined. After that, it will be possible to transport long objects in the cabin.

To install the electric headrest, press it down firmly until it locks into place.

With the seat cushion removed, the lever is raised (arrow) and the red backrest retainer is secured to the lever pin.

Note: When installing the seat cushion, the lever must be lowered again.

Please note that cargo placed in the passenger compartment must be securely fastened, otherwise the driver and passengers may be injured during sudden braking or turning.

When installing the seat back, make sure that the back is securely fixed for the normal operation of the seat belt. In this case, the red lock (arrow) should go down.

If the seat back is not positioned correctly, the seat belt cannot be removed.

Seat back deflection adjustment*

The adjustment is carried out using a switch located on the inside of the seat base.



By pressing the switch at the front or back, the convexity of the backrest contour is increased or decreased, respectively. This ensures support for the shoulders and spine, facilitating a correct and relaxed posture.

Electrically adjustable rear headrests*

If the passenger in the back seat wears a seat belt (it is always recommended to do this), then the headrest extends automatically.

A key switch is used to adjust its height.

Steering wheel position adjustment*

Pull the lever towards you and set the steering wheel to the desired position. Release the lever and make sure that the selected position is securely fixed.

Caution: Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving - this may result in loss of control of the vehicle.

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