BMW X3 3.0i SAV 2004 - Manual (Page 30)

Adjustments
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the ensuing loss of vehicle control could
lead to an accident.
Especially on the passenger's side, do not
incline the backrest too far to the rear while
the vehicle is being driven, as otherwise
there is a danger in the event of an accident
of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating
the protection normally provided by the
belt.
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Please observe the information on using
safety belts provided on page
30 and the
information on the head restraints on
page
28 .
Seat adjustment
To ensure that the safety systems
continue to provide optimized protec-
tion, please observe the adjustment
instructions above.
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1 Longitudinal direction
Pull the lever and slide the seat into the
desired position.
After you release the lever, move the
seat forward or backward slightly so
that it engages fully
2 Height
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
remove weight from the seat as
required
3 Backrest angle
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
remove weight from the backrest as
required
Adjusting the BMW sports seat*
You can also adjust the tilt and the thigh
support:
1 Upward tilt:
Pull the lever as many times as required
to set the desired tilt
2 Downward tilt:
Press the lever as many times as
required to set the desired tilt
3 Thigh support:
Pull the lever and move the thigh sup-
port in the longitudinal direction
Head restraints
Align the head restraints so that their
center is approximately at ear level,
as otherwise the risk of spinal injuries is
increased in the event of an accident.
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