[rich8566]

Got a warning message just before shutting down yesterday on my 2014 M235i indicating a seat calibration issue which referred me to the owners manual. I'm 350 miles from home - what the heck is this all about?

[OpenAir]

well that's a new one!

[JChristie]

From what I can see in the owner’s manual, it has to do with the air bag calibration. I’m guessing the system needs to verify the position of the seat periodically to determine if/when the airbag activates and with how much force. The manual makes it sound like if the calibration issue comes up frequently your car might need service.

Calibrating the front seats

A corresponding message appears on the Control Display.

1. Press the reel and move the respective seat all the way forward.
2. Press the reel forward again. The seat still moves forward slightly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears. If the message continues to be displayed, repeat the calibration. If the message does not disappear after a repeat calibration, have the system checked as soon as possible.

[rich8566]

Originally Posted by JChristie

From what I can see in the owner’s manual, it has to do with the air bag calibration. I’m guessing the system needs to verify the position of the seat periodically to determine if/when the airbag activates and with how much force. The manual makes it sound like if the calibration issue comes up frequently your car might need service.

Thanks for the owners manual reference! I'll give it a try when I go out later.

[rich8566]

Had to do this to both front seats. Worked like a charm. Very odd, nonetheless.