Front Seat Equipment
The front seating arrangement of the F01/F02 consists of the multi-function seat as standard equipment. The multi-function seat (Comfort Seat) features 16-way adjustment with 4-way lumbar support which includes the articulated upper backrest, adjustable backrest width, adjustable thigh support, and Active Head Restraints with adjustable side support.
The front seat also have memory settings for the driver and passenger seats.
An electropneumatic system is installed for lumbar support and the active seat. The advantage of electropneumatic lies in the fact that the overall weight of the seat is reduced.
The active seat is a part of the Luxury Seating package and features pneumatic control rather that the previous fluid based control system on the E65.
The front side airbag (1) is integrated into the backrest of the driver's and front passenger seat. The seat back extends into the seat side. This is known as "encompassing seat wall". When the airbag is triggered, the side is pushed a little. This allows the airbag to open and provide its protective function. The front seats are equipped with seat-occupancy recognition (passenger) and a belt tensioner.
In the F01/F02, the button for the passenger-assist function (gentleman function) is integrated into the armrest of the driver's door. After pressing the button, the driver is able to operate the front-passenger seat using his own seat adjustment buttons.
For example, this allows you to make more space, e.g. before someone gets in on the passenger's side.
The front seats are equipped with crash-active head restraints. In the memory seat, the head restraints have a button for adjusting the distance to your head.
In the multifunction seat, the distance is adjustable using the upper backrest adjustment.