BMW SERIE 7 2000 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 50)

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Seat adjustment Electric power seats

For maximum safety when adjusting the

seat position, please observe the fol-

lowing:

Never try to adjust your seat while

operating the vehicle. The seat

could respond with unexpected move-

ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle

control could lead to an accident.

Wear the safety belt firmly against your

body at all times. In the event of a fron-

tal impact, a loose lap belt could slide

over your hips, leading to abdominal in-

jury. In addition, the safety belt's re-

straint effectiveness is reduced if the

belt is worn loosely.

Never ride with the backrest reclined to

an extreme horizontal angle (especially

important for front passengers to re-

member). Keep the backrest relatively

upright to minimize the risk of "sliding

under" the safety belt and sustaining in-

jury in an accident.

Do not slide the seats to the rear when

the vehicle is at an extreme angle (on

garage ramps or steep slopes, for in-

stance), to prevent the shoulder strap's

automatic height adjustment mecha-

nism from disengaging.<

1 Tilt angle (driver's seat only)

2 Forward - backward adjustment

3 Cushion height

4 Backrest angle

5 Head restraint height

Adjust the head restraint manually by

tilting it in the desired direction.

Head restraints reduce the risk of

spinal injury in the event of an ac-

cident.

Adjust the head restraint so that its

center is approximately at the height of

the ear.

For maximum safety, read carefully and

comply with the adjustment instructions

presented here.<

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Correct sitting posture

To reduce strain on the spinal column,

sit all the way back in the seat and rest

your back fully against the backrest.

Ideal sitting posture is achieved with

your head extending from your spine in

a straight line.

For long-distance driving, you may wish

to increase the backrest tilt-angle

slightly to reduce muscular tension. You

should be able to grasp the steering

wheel at its highest point with your

arms slightly bent.

Lumbar support*

Refer to the BMW comfort seat on the

next page.

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