Anyone else find buckling seat belt difficult to accomplish? - XBimmers

X3emist · 03-15-2013, 11:06 AM

I find it extremely difficult to buckle the seat belt in our 2013 X3. The female part down between the seat and console is located to far back and down low to where it is hard to reach around and click it in. It is almost like the female side is too short. Anyone else notice this?

liverman · 03-15-2013, 11:09 AM

I've heard complaints about male parts being too short...

X3emist · 03-15-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by liverman

I've heard complaints about male parts being too short...

Sharp wit eh

wpattison · 03-15-2013, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liverman

I've heard complaints about male parts being too short...

LOL - it was either this, or a comment about the girth of Americans.

X3emist · 03-15-2013, 02:56 PM

The female part of the belt is tucked into the corner of the seat where the back and seat meet. Between the bolster and console, clipping it in is not an easy motion. You can't get your whole hand in there to buckle it, you have to use your fingers. Maybe I'll take a pic and post. Because nobody else chimed in on this it makes me wonder if I do have an issue with either and early part that was redesigned or perhaps an incorrect part having been used. This was an April 2012.

pmacd55 · 03-15-2013, 04:28 PM

Wit or no wit, I also find it slightly difficult at times to insert it into the female part. I only consider this to be a very small annoyance on the annoyance scale. I'm thinking it has to do with cushioning on the sport seats, at least on mine

noka · 03-15-2013, 06:58 PM

It's slightly difficult and I also have to use my fingers rather than my whole hand but I've compensated for it and never really gave it any thought until this thread!

Bogiegolf · 03-15-2013, 09:50 PM

Yes, I have a 2011 and initially, I found it very difficult to insert, but now, I have gooten used to it and it is second nature. Passengers not used to it have a tough time buckling their belts and always have a complaint.

plymjack · 03-16-2013, 09:42 AM

I assume this is an issue with sports seats - we have the standard ones and it is not a issue.

noka · 03-16-2013, 10:08 AM

IMO, not even an "issue", since I hadn't given it a thought until someone mentioned it and even then forgot about it. I still prefer my MSport seats

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Franck_Qc · 03-16-2013, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liverman

I've heard complaints about male parts being too short...

Quote:

Originally Posted by plymjack

I assume this is an issue with sports seats - we have the standard ones and it is not a issue.

+1
No problem, it is quick and easy for me.

DonC · 03-16-2013, 11:04 AM

No

Chris111 · 03-16-2013, 01:52 PM

Even with my arthritic fingers it's not a problem! Why do people try to find faults? Enjoy your car...I love it and mine is only a 2.0 diesel

Renaud · 03-16-2013, 03:05 PM

Just checked; a non-issue for me (with sport seats at least)

lbjgh · 03-16-2013, 05:41 PM

I have fumbled around with the latch while wearing a winter jacket... Let's hope that ain't an issue for much longer.

Mingstar88 · 03-16-2013, 05:52 PM

it seems like an issue if u have bigger hands. my dad's hands are bigger, he would have trouble with the female side

bogx3 · 03-16-2013, 09:26 PM

I agree that the design should be more ergonomic. This might help...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005J6JRMM

rcliffor · 03-17-2013, 10:01 AM

Yes, it does take some getting used to...the seat belt is not the best. However, I have found that shifting my body just a little away from the buckle while fastening does help.

slyfox · 03-19-2013, 07:02 AM

Hi,
I have sports seats also and have not had any problems as described above?

Chitown-Irish · 03-19-2013, 11:08 AM

It's not an issue but I do think it's a little more cumbersome than other vehicles I have owned. My wife finds the passenger side especially hard to buckle and tells me about it all the time but I do agree with her it could be and should be a little easier.

rbtamms · 03-19-2013, 11:20 AM

With car seats...my kids are so frustrated with it. So I ended up buying seatbelt extensions.

epiphone3 · 03-19-2013, 02:52 PM

these are first world problems.

03-15-2013, 11:06 AM	#1
X3emist Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 X3 M/Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SE US Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	Anyone else find buckling seat belt difficult to accomplish? I find it extremely difficult to buckle the seat belt in our 2013 X3. The female part down between the seat and console is located to far back and down low to where it is hard to reach around and click it in. It is almost like the female side is too short. Anyone else notice this? __________________ 2013 X3 Msport, White/Black Montana, M-Sport/Prem Pkg, Dynamic Handling, Xenons, Cold Weather, HU, Prem Stereo
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03-15-2013, 11:09 AM	#2
liverman New Member Drives: 2005 X3 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	too short I've heard complaints about male parts being too short... __________________ Our Car: '14 X3 35i, Premium, Cold Weather, Nav, all the cameras, Deep Sea Blue over Black Nevada RIP 16 Feb 13 - '05 X3 3.0i, Flamenco Red over Beige leather

03-15-2013, 02:56 PM	#5
X3emist Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 X3 M/Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SE US Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	No it isn't a girth issue The female part of the belt is tucked into the corner of the seat where the back and seat meet. Between the bolster and console, clipping it in is not an easy motion. You can't get your whole hand in there to buckle it, you have to use your fingers. Maybe I'll take a pic and post. Because nobody else chimed in on this it makes me wonder if I do have an issue with either and early part that was redesigned or perhaps an incorrect part having been used. This was an April 2012. __________________ 2013 X3 Msport, White/Black Montana, M-Sport/Prem Pkg, Dynamic Handling, Xenons, Cold Weather, HU, Prem Stereo

03-15-2013, 06:58 PM	#7
noka First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 x35i M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: MA Posts: 310 iTrader: (0)	It's slightly difficult and I also have to use my fingers rather than my whole hand but I've compensated for it and never really gave it any thought until this thread! __________________ 2013 x35i (Space Gray, MSport, CW/CWII, DHP, Premium, Premium Sound, Technology, BMW-Apps) Retired: '09 C300 4Matic, '09 GTI, '06 750i, '05 C55, '04 R32, '03 M5, '02 GTI, '01 M5, '00 M-Coupe, '00 540i/6, '99 M3 Coupe, '98 M3 Coupe, '96 328i,... '86 4000 CS Quattro... too many to list.

03-16-2013, 09:42 AM	#9
plymjack Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 (F25) 2.0D SE Auto Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 231 iTrader: (0)	I assume this is an issue with sports seats - we have the standard ones and it is not a issue. __________________ Dont and BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . Alpine White. . Oyster Leather . . 8 Speed Servotronic. .RFTs. . High Beam Assist. . Electric Seats . . DAB Radio. .USB/Bluetooth

03-15-2013, 04:28 PM	#6
pmacd55 Private First Class Drives: 2013 F25 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NH Posts: 103 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [0.00] 2011 328 xi [0.00]	Wit or no wit, I also find it slightly difficult at times to insert it into the female part. I only consider this to be a very small annoyance on the annoyance scale. I'm thinking it has to do with cushioning on the sport seats, at least on mine

03-15-2013, 09:50 PM	#8
Bogiegolf New Member Drives: 2011 X3 3.5 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL/Cincinnati, OH Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Yes, I have a 2011 and initially, I found it very difficult to insert, but now, I have gooten used to it and it is second nature. Passengers not used to it have a tough time buckling their belts and always have a complaint.

03-16-2013, 10:08 AM	#10
noka First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 x35i M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: MA Posts: 310 iTrader: (0)	IMO, not even an "issue", since I hadn't given it a thought until someone mentioned it and even then forgot about it. I still prefer my MSport seats . __________________ 2013 x35i (Space Gray, MSport, CW/CWII, DHP, Premium, Premium Sound, Technology, BMW-Apps) Retired: '09 C300 4Matic, '09 GTI, '06 750i, '05 C55, '04 R32, '03 M5, '02 GTI, '01 M5, '00 M-Coupe, '00 540i/6, '99 M3 Coupe, '98 M3 Coupe, '96 328i,... '86 4000 CS Quattro... too many to list.

03-16-2013, 11:04 AM	#12
DonC Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 X3 3.5i M sport, etc Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: near Seattle Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	No __________________ 2013 X3 3.5i AW,Msprt,rear fogs,PS,CP, Tech, etc... Other cars 2005 S2000 2007 TL-S

03-16-2013, 01:52 PM	#13
Chris111 New Member Drives: X3 20d SE Auto Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	Even with my arthritic fingers it's not a problem! Why do people try to find faults? Enjoy your car...I love it and mine is only a 2.0 diesel

03-16-2013, 03:05 PM	#14
Renaud Private Drives: 2012 F25 20i; 2002 E36/8 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lebanon Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	Just checked; a non-issue for me (with sport seats at least)

03-16-2013, 05:41 PM	#15
lbjgh Major Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto Posts: 1,237 iTrader: (0)	I have fumbled around with the latch while wearing a winter jacket... Let's hope that ain't an issue for much longer. __________________ 2013, AW, xDrive35i, M Sport Package, Technology Package, Dynamic Comfort Package, Premium Package, 3M Clear Bra, Euro foglight switch, a few coded fixes

03-16-2013, 05:52 PM	#16
Mingstar88 Private First Class Drives: BMW X3 35i Carbon Black MSport Join Date: May 2011 Location: GTA Posts: 151 iTrader: (0)	it seems like an issue if u have bigger hands. my dad's hands are bigger, he would have trouble with the female side

03-16-2013, 09:26 PM	#17
bogx3 New Member Drives: honda Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: queens nyc Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	I agree that the design should be more ergonomic. This might help... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005J6JRMM

03-17-2013, 10:01 AM	#18
rcliffor Registered Drives: 2012 X3 28 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: North Idaho Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Yes, it does take some getting used to...the seat belt is not the best. However, I have found that shifting my body just a little away from the buckle while fastening does help.

03-19-2013, 07:02 AM	#19
slyfox Private Drives: X3-20d (2013) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Limburg (B) Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have sports seats also and have not had any problems as described above?

03-19-2013, 11:08 AM	#20
Chitown-Irish Second Lieutenant Drives: 11 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	It's not an issue but I do think it's a little more cumbersome than other vehicles I have owned. My wife finds the passenger side especially hard to buckle and tells me about it all the time but I do agree with her it could be and should be a little easier. __________________ 2011 X3 xDrive35i F25 (CPO) Space Grey/Black Leather, Packages: Premium, Cold Weather, BMW Apps, Sirius and Technology. BMW CCA Member (WindyCity Chapter). Former cars: 06 750i E65 (CPO) 07 E90 335i (bought used but had problematic iDrive so sold it to get 7-series) Last edited by Chitown-Irish; 03-19-2013 at 02:36 PM.

03-19-2013, 11:20 AM	#21
rbtamms Captain Drives: 2011 E90 and 2013 F25 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 674 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	With car seats...my kids are so frustrated with it. So I ended up buying seatbelt extensions. __________________

03-19-2013, 02:52 PM	#22
epiphone3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,641 iTrader: (0)	these are first world problems.

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