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52 08 25_REAR SEAT LEG REST DETACHES DUE TO TOO MUCH WEIGHT

SIB 52 08 25
REAR SEAT LEG REST DETACHES DUE TO TOO MUCH WEIGHT
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2025-06-17

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
G70

Model Description
7 Series Sedan

Affected Option Code
with optional equipment 04F4 (Executive Lounge seating)

SITUATION
The rear seat leg rest can fold down when a heavy load/weight is placed on it.

CAUSE
The overload protection feature for the rear seat leg rest was triggered.

CORRECTION
The leg rest must be put back into place to reset it.

PROCEDURE
Grip the leg rest with both hands and lift until it audibly engages (clicks).
This information is contained within the
vehicle’s Owner’s Manual information, see the
example provided in the attachment.

PARTS INFORMATION
Parts replacement is not needed in this situation.

CLAIM INFORMATION
This Service Information Bulletin provides technical, and component reset information.
Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties.

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Content

June 2025
A-Z

OWNER'S MANUAL.
BMW 7 SERIES.

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WELCOME TO BMW.
Owner's Manual.
Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The more familiar you are with the vehicle, the better control you will have
on the road. We therefore strongly suggest the following:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also
use the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. It contains important
notes on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical
features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and traffic safety, and to contribute
to maintaining the value of your BMW.
At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the
most current resource. After a vehicle software update – such as a Remote Software Upgrade – the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle
will contain the latest information.
You can find supplementary information in the additional brochures in the
onboard literature.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride.

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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel

CONTROLS

Rear seats

Overview

General information
Adjust the seat settings using BMW Touch
Command.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
seat settings are available:
▷ Longitudinal direction.
▷ Seat tilt.
BMW Touch Command is located in the door
handle of the rear doors.

▷ Backrest tilt.
▷ Upper backrest.
▷ Lumbar support.
▷ Executive Lounge Seating.

Adjusting the seats

▷ Seat massage.

1. "Seats"

Safety information

3. Select desired seat.

2. "Adjustment"
4. Select the desired function.
5. Select the desired setting.

Warning
There is a danger of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. Make sure that the travel
path of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment.

Upper backrest
The upper backrest supports the back in the
shoulder region. A correct setting leads to a
relaxed seat position and reduces strain on the
shoulder muscles.

Lumbar support

Warning
There is a danger of jamming when folding
down the center armrest in the rear. There
is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area
of movement of the center armrest is clear
when folding down.

General information
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adjusted in a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and spine
are supported to promote an upright sitting position.

Functional limitation
The lumbar support cannot be adjusted at very
low temperatures.

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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel

Executive Lounge Seating
Principle
The Executive Lounge Seating function enables rear passengers on the front passenger’s
side to travel more comfortably, e.g., by adjusting different seat functions.

Adjusting the front passenger seat
from the rear
The front passenger seat can be operated
from the rear, for instance to increase the legroom in the rear.
The front passenger seat can only be adjusted
if no one is sitting on it.
1. "Seats"

Safety information

2. "Adjustment"
3. Select desired seat.

Warning
If the front passenger seat is set too far forward, the view from the front passenger window may be restricted, e.g., on the exterior
mirror. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
the front passenger seat such that the view
from the front passenger window is not obstructed.

NOTICE
The seat surface may be damaged if the
front passenger seat is always set forward.
There is a risk of property damage. After using this function, move the front passenger
seat to the base position.

Retrieving the seat position
1. "Seats"
2. "Adjustment"
3.

CONTROLS

4. Select the desired function.
5. Select the desired setting.

Leg rest
If there is sufficient distance between the front
passenger seat and rear seat, the leg rest in
the rear can be folded out electrically using
BMW Touch Command.
The leg rest folds down with excessive load,
for instance when a heavy object is placed on
it. To return to the initial position, grasp the leg
rest with both hands and lift until it clicks into
place.

Footrest
If there is sufficient distance between the front
passenger seat and rear seat, the footrest in
the rear can be folded out using BMW Touch
Command.

Base position

Tap on the icon.

Adjusting the seat position
1. "Seats"
2. "Adjustment"

Principle
The passenger side seats can be moved to a
basic position to make it easier to get in and
out of the vehicle.

Moving to the base position

3. Select desired seat.
4. Select the desired function.
5. Select the desired setting.

1. "Seats"
2. "Adjustment"
3. Select the desired setting.

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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel

CONTROLS

If vehicle is equipped with Executive Lounge
Seating: The seats move automatically to the
base position. This function can be deactivated
for the front passenger seat.

Comfort exit
Principle
The seat position can be adjusted automatically to make it easier to get in and out of the
vehicle.

1. "Seats"
2. "Adjustment"
3. "Comfort exit"
4. Select the desired setting.

General information
Front seats:

Seat massage

▷ The backrest width completely opens temporarily.

Principle
The seat massage keeps your muscles relaxed
and improves blood circulation in the lumbar
region, which can help avoid fatigue.

Turning the seat massage on/off
1. "Seats"

▷ The seat moves back.
Rear seats:
▷ The seat moves to the base position.
▷ The leg rest and foot rest move down.

Safety information

2. "Massage"
Warning

3. "On"
4. Select the desired setting.

Functional limitation
The massage function is not available at very
low temperatures.

Because the leg rest folds in automatically
when the door is opened, there is a risk that
your leg may be trapped. There is a risk of
injury and risk of property damage. Before
opening the door, make sure that the leg
rest’s travel path is clear.

Locking the rear seats
Activating/deactivating the setting

Principle
The rear seat adjustment functions can be
locked via the control display. Locking functions is useful, for instance, when children or
animals are carried in the rear.

Activating/deactivating the setting
1.

Apps menu

Front seats:
1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"
3. "Seat comfort"
4. "Comfort exit"
5. Select the desired setting.
Rear seats:

2. "Vehicle"

Depending on vehicle equipment, settings are
applied automatically.

3. "Seat comfort"
4. "Lock rear seats"
5. Select the desired setting.

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REFERENCE

Everything from A to Z

Everything from A to Z
Index
0-9
2-axle air suspension, see Two-axle level control 282
3D view 260
48-volt technology, see Mild Hybrid technology 380

A
ABS, see Antilock Braking System 220
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 138
Acceleration sensor, see G-Meter 165
Accessories and parts 9
Accident prevention, see Active Protection 216
Acoustic pedestrian protection 185
Activated carbon filter, see Interior filter 296
Activation points, panorama view 262
Activation word 54
Active Blind Spot Detection 201
Active comfort chassis, see Executive Drive
Pro 282
Active Cruise Control, Distance Control, see
Speed control systems 227
Active Guard, see Collision warning systems 185
Active Park Distance Control 267
Active Protection 216
Active roll stabilization 282
Active Steering, integral 223
Adaptive 2-axle air suspension, see Two-axle
level control 282
Adaptive lighting functions 175
Adaptive recuperation 324
Adding engine oil types 369
Additional camera view displays 256
Additives, engine oil types 369
Adjusting speed to route 251

398

Advanced Real Time Traffic Information, see
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6
After run of fan, see Exhaust gas particulate
filter 319
Airbags 181
Airbags, warning light 183
Air circulation, see Recirculated-air mode 291
Air conditioning, climate 291
Air distribution, manual 290
Air drying, see air conditioning 291
Air flow, automatic climate control 289
Air outlets, see Ventilation 295
Air pressure, tires 332
Air quality 296
Air suspension, see Two-axle level control 282
Air vent, see Ventilation 295
Alarm, avoiding 99
Alarm system 98
Alcantara, care, see Fabric care 391
All-season tires, see Winter tires 341
All-season tires, tread 338
All-wheel drive, see BMW xDrive 223
Amazon Alexa Car Integration 58
Ambient light 176
Android Auto, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6
Antifreeze, see Washer fluid 371
Antilock Braking System 220
Anti-theft protection, lug bolt lock 359
Anti-trap mechanism, windows 101
Apple CarPlay, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6
Applications see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6
Applications, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6
Apps, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6
Aquaplaning 320

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REFERENCE

Everything from A to Z

Lane lines, additional camera view displays 256
Lane threshold, warning 197
Language, setting 56
Lashing eyes in the cargo area 316
LATCH child restraint system 127
Lateral Parking Aid 259
Launch Control 138
Leather care 391
LED headlights, changing, see Bulbs and
lights 377
Left Turn Warning, see Forward Collision Mitigation 187
Legrest 113
Letters and numbers, entering 46
Level control, see Two-axle level control 282
Light-alloy wheels, care 392
Light carpet, see Welcome Light Carpet 173
Light in exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 201
Light in exterior mirror, see Cross Traffic Warning 211
Lighting 171
Lighting, speakers 177
Light replacement, see Bulbs and lights 377
Lights 169
Lights, care 389
Light switch 171
List, instrument cluster, see Selection lists 158
Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Display 48
Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW Curved
Display 48
Live Vehicle 149
Load 316
Loading 315
Loading the cargo area, see Loading 315
Local time, see Time 165
Locking, see Opening and Closing 75
Locking, settings 96
Locking the cargo area, see Valet parking
mode 95
Locking the rear automatic climate control 287
Lock, lug bolts 359
Long stationary periods, see Deep sleep
mode 41
Loop, see Towing eye 386

406

Low-beam headlights 173
Lower back support, see Lumbar support 110
Lug bolt lock 359
Luggage straps 316
Lumbar massage, see Rear seat massage 114
Lumbar massage, see Seat massage 111
Lumbar support 110

M
Maintenance 374
Maintenance recommendation, see Condition
Based Service 374
Maintenance system 374
Make-up mirror 303
Malfunction, vehicle key 79
Maneuver Assistant 274
Manually unlocking doors, see Integrated
key 76
Manual mode, transmission 137
Map, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6
Map update, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6
Marking, run-flat tire 342
Matte paintwork 390
Matt paint, care 390
Maximum cooling 291
Maximum speed, display, see Speed Limit
Info 225
Maximum speed, winter tires 341
Medical supplies, see First-aid kit 381
Memory function 122
Messages, see Check Control 151
Messages, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6
Meters, see Instrument cluster 148
Microfilter, see Interior filter 296
Mild Hybrid technology 380
Minimum tread depth, tires 338
Minute, see Time 165
Mobile devices, connecting 62
Mobile phone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication 6
Mobility system, see Tire repair set 342
MODE button, see Speed control systems 227

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