2010 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 46

Adjusting ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. Also on the passenger side, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, 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.< Please follow the instructions on damage to safety belts provided on page 48 and the information on the active front head restraints on page 46. 9 Lumbar support* Shoulder support* This also supports the back in the shoulder area, This provides a relaxed driving position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles. Lumbar support* Adjusting seat To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, please observe the adjustment instructions on page 43.< You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position. > Increase or decrease curvature: press front or rear section of switch. 1 2 3 Longitudinal direction Height Angle > Shift curvature up or down: press upper or lowers section of switch. Adjusting active backrest width* First set a comfortable backrest width, see above. Based on the backrest width set, the lateral support is automatically adapted to the current 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 programs from comfort to sport. The "Sport" program provides increased lateral support on both sides when driving through a quick succession of curves. 4 5 6 7 8 Backrest width Backrest Head restraint height Shoulder support* Thigh support 44 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG