2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW

Adjustments
Electrical adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions
on page 37 to ensure the best possible
personal protection.<
The upper hips and spinal column receive
supplementary support to help you maintain
a relaxed, upright sitting position.
> Increase or decrease curvature: press the
switch at the front or rear, respectively.
> Shift curvature up or down: press the switch
at the top or bottom, respectively.
Backrest width*
1 Longitudinal direction
2 Height
3 Angle
4 Backrest
5 Convertible: head restraints
Coupe: the head restraints are adjusted manually,
refer to Head restraints below.
Lumbar support*
You can change the width of the backrest to suit
your individual preferences by adjusting the lateral-support
pads.
Press the front or rear end of the switch.
Backrest width decreases or increases accordingly.
Longitudinal adjustment from outside/
behind*
To move the front seats forward or backward
from outside or from one of the rear seats: with
the door open, press the front end 1 or rear end
2 of the switch.
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar
region.
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