Electrical steering column calibration: Notes

2011 BMW X5 35iSECTION Notes

The electrical steering column calibration enables the driver to set the optimized position of the steering wheel. There is a switch on the left of the steering column for operation. The inclination and length of the steering column are adjusted electrically. The control for the electrical steering column is located in the IHKA control module.

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