BMW 5 Series: Note - The right place for children - Transporting children safely - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Note

Do not leave children unattended in the Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themselves and other persons, e.g., by opening the doors.◀

    Children should always be in the rear
    Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat. Transporting children in the rear Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 c ...

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    Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
    Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock. 1. Apply the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Remove the shift lock cover using a flat-head screwdriver. 3. While depressing the ...