BMW 5 Series: Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Automatic deactivation of front passenger airbags
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀
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 ...
See also:
Changing a Flat Tire
If you have a flat tire while driving,
pull over safely. Drive slowly along
the shoulder until you get to an area
far away from traffic lanes.
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, se ...
Seat belt restraint system
WARNING
• For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used
whenever the car is moving.
• Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright position.
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Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identification
for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration. ...
