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34nOpening and closing: from inside
If only the driver's door was unlocked from the outside and
you press the button > all other doors, the tailgate/liftgate
and the fuel filler door will be unlocked when the driver's door is opened
> the driver's door will be locked again
when it is closed.<
Unlocking and opening doors > Either unlock the doors together with the button for the central locking sys- tem and then pull the door handle above the armrest or
> pull the release handle for each door twice: the first pull unlocks the door, and the second one opens it.
When the front doors are closed, this button unlocks or locks the doors and liftgate, but does not engage the anti- theft system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.
You have the option of setting the central locking system to lock
automatically as soon as you move off. This can be adjusted to be key-spe- cific.<
Locking > Use the central locking button to lock
all of the doors simultaneously, or > press down the individual lock but-
tons. As an added design feature to prevent the driver from being inad- vertently locked out of the vehicle, the driver's lock button will not engage as long as the door is open.
When the vehicle is moving, do not lock the doors with the lock buttons. Doors locked in this manner would not unlock automatically in the event of an accident. Since passengers or animals remaining in the vehicle might be able to lock the doors from the inside, take the vehicle's keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time.<
Liftgate
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Opening from outside Press the button, refer to arrow: The liftgate opens slightly. The cargo area is illuminated whenever the liftgate is opened, refer also to page 105.
With the liftgate open, the dis- tance from the ground to the
upper edge is more than 6.6 ft/2 m. Please consider this, e.g. when opening the liftgate in a garage.<
Opening from inside Press this button to open the liftgate when the vehicle is stationary.
If pointed or sharp-edged objects could strike the rear window while
driving, be sure to provide protection around all edges. If you do not do this, the heating conductors of the rear win- dow could be damaged.<
For information on the cargo area cover and on other details in the cargo area, refer to Cargo area, beginning on page 126.
Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can release the liftgate manually: 1. Remove the plastic plug from inside
the cargo area and pull toward the interior, refer to arrow. The liftgate will be released
2. Reinstall the plug.
36nLiftgate
Tailgate
Closing You can pull the liftgate down by plac- ing both hands in the handle recesses, refer to arrows.
Opening Press button: You can fold the tailgate down.
Automatic Soft Close function To close the liftgate, merely press it down gently. The closing process will then be carried out automatically.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel path of the liftgate is clear
when it is closed, as with all closing procedures.<
When opened, the tailgate can accept loads of up to 440 lbs./
200 kg. When the vehicle is stationary you may, for example, utilize the tail- gate as a seat or as a loading platform for luggage or recreation gear.<
Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can release the tailgate manually: 1. Unfasten the trim panel clip with the
vehicle key or with a screwdriver, refer to arrow 1, and remove it toward the top, refer to arrow 2
Tailgate
2. Using the same tool, press the latch in the direction of the arrow; the tail- gate is released
3. Reinstall the trim panel.
Luggage straps Use the retaining straps on the cargo floor cover to secure smaller items of luggage. Movement is reduced when objects are placed on the straps. The lashing eyes located at the corners of the cargo area provide you with a convenient means of attaching luggage nets* or flexible straps for securing lug- gage. Refer also to Cargo loading on page 131.
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38nAlarm system
The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood, or the liftgate
is opened
> To movement in the vehicle interior: interior protection, refer to Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
> To variations in the vehicle tilt angle
such as occur during attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle > To interruption of battery voltage. The system responds to unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft by simultaneously activating the following: > Sounding an acoustical alarm for
30 seconds
> The hazard warning flashers are acti-
vated for approx. five minutes
> The high beams flash on and off in
the same rhythm.
Arming and disarming alarm system When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
You can have different acknowl- edgment signals set to confirm
arming and disarming.<
The liftgate can also be opened with the system armed using the button on the remote control, refer to page 31. The liftgate is locked again when closed. Pressing the button longer triggers the alarm: panic mode, refer to page 32.
Indicator lamp displays > The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed
> The indicator lamp flashes when the
vehicle is locked: door(s) or liftgate are not completely closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to monitor the remain- ing areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after 10 sec- onds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated
> The indicator lamp goes out when the vehicle is unlocked: no manipulation or attempted intrusions have been detected in the period since the sys- tem was armed
Alarm system
Windows
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> The indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked: an attempted entry has been detected in the period since the system was armed.
Following triggering of an alarm, the indicator lamp will flash continuously.
Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations: > In stacking garages > When transporting on car-carrying
Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Tilt alarm sensor: The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, for example, if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle. Interior motion sensor: In order for the interior motion sensor to function properly, the windows and panorama glass sunroof must be com- pletely closed.
trains
> If animals are to remain in the vehicle. Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor:
Press the button on the remote control twice consecutively. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off up to the next unlock- ing and locking actions.
Opening and closing windows As of ignition key position 1: > Press the switch up to the resistance
point: The window continues to move as long as you continue to hold the switch
> Briefly press the switch beyond the
resistance point: The window moves downward auto- matically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement. You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch.
40nWindows
After the ignition has been switched off: > You can still operate the windows as long as neither of the front doors has been opened. To open the windows, press the switch beyond the resis- tance point.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the remote control and
close the doors, as otherwise children could operate the windows and injure themselves etc.<
For the convenience mode via the remote control or the door lock, refer to pages 31, 33.
Anti-trapping mechanism A contact strip is integrated into the inner side of each of the upper window frame sections. If pressure is exerted against this contact strip while a win- dow is being raised, the system will respond by stopping the window and then retracting it a small distance.
Despite the anti-trapping mecha- nism, be extremely careful that the closing path of the window is not obstructed whenever it is closed. Otherwise, an object might not touch the contact strip in some situations, with very thin objects, for instance. You can disable the anti-trapping mechanism by pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and hold- ing it. Because the power windows are sealed at high pressure to prevent wind noise when closed, a powerful motor is required for efficient closing. When closing the windows, always ensure that they are not obstructed in any way. Unsupervised use of these systems can result in serious personal injury. Remove the ignition key to deactivate the power windows whenever you leave the vehicle. Never leave the keys in the vehicle with unsupervised children. Never place anything that could obstruct the driver's vision on or next to the windows.<
Safety switch With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear pas- senger area, by children, for example. You can also prevent adjustments of the power rear-seat backrests from the rear passenger area, refer to page 48.
Always press the safety switch when children ride in the rear, as
otherwise unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
Panorama glass sunroof*
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the remote control and
close the doors, as otherwise children could operate the roof and injure them- selves etc.<
The panorama glass sunroof is opera- tional from ignition key position 1. After the ignition has been switched off: You can operate the panorama glass sunroof for up to 1 minute as long as neither of the doors has been opened.
Raising, opening, closing Press the switch or slide it in the desired direction up to the resistance point. Release the switch to stop the motion. The sliding visor is opened slightly when the panorama glass sunroof is raised. The panorama glass sunroof can be opened or closed independently with the sliding visor open.
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Ventilation setting: The panorama glass sunroof is raised and the sliding visor is opened slightly: Briefly press the switch twice consecu- tively.
Automatic opening and closing Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point and then release it. Briefly pressing the switch again stops the motion. Opening and closing panorama glass sunroof and sliding visor together: Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point twice consecutively. Briefly pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Comfort position Each time the panorama glass sunroof is completely opened or closed, it stops in the comfort position. If desired, con- tinue the motion following this with the switch. In the comfort position the wind noises in the interior are reduced.
42nPanorama glass sunroof*
Anti-trapping mechanism If the panorama glass sunroof or sliding visor encounter resistance when clos- ing from roughly one third of the roof opening or when closing from the raised position, the closing action is interrupted and the panorama glass sunroof and sliding visor reopen a little.
Despite the anti-trapping mecha- nism inspect the roof's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the roof would continue closing. The anti-trapping mechanism for clos- ing the panorama glass sunroof is deactivated if the switch is pressed beyond the resistance point and held there. The closing action is interrupted when you release the switch.<
Following a power failure Following interruptions in electrical power, for instance, when the battery is disconnected, it is possible that the panorama glass sunroof will extend to its tilt-up position, but fail to respond to other commands. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work carried out by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can operate the panorama glass sunroof manually. 1. Take Allen wrench and screwdriver
from onboard tool kit, refer to page 158
2. Remove cover panel on headliner.
To do so, insert the screwdriver from behind slightly off-center and care- fully pry the cover out
3. Insert the Allen wrench into the
opening provided and turn the pan- orama glass sunroof in the desired direction.
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital contribution to relaxed driving that is as fatigue-free as possible. In con- junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seat position also plays an important role for the passive safety of the occupants in an accident. To ensure that the safety systems operate with optimized effi- ciency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the follow- ing section. For additional information on transport- ing children safely, refer to page 59.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate dis- tance between yourself and the
airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to minimize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms in the event of airbag deployment. No one and nothing is to come between the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a stor- age area. Make sure that the front pas- senger is correctly seated and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered. Never let
an occupant's head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious injury.<
Even if you adhere to all the instructions injuries resulting from contact with air- bags cannot be fully excluded, depend- ing on the circumstances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild – usually temporary – hearing loss in extremely sensitive individuals. For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 57.
Safety belt For every trip, use the safety belt on all occupied seats. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a sub- stitute. Your vehicle has five seats that are all equipped with a safety belt.
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At all times, occupants should sit upright and be properly restrained – infants and small children in appropri- ate child-restraint systems; larger chil- dren and adults using the safety belts. Each safety belt should always be used by only one person, babies and children may not ride on the lap of another pas- senger. Pregnant women should also always wear a safety belt and take make espe- cially sure that the belt rests low on the hips in the lap area, and does not press against the abdomen. Do not route the belt across your neck, or run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the belt does not become caught or jammed. Wear the safety belt without twisting and tautly across the lap and shoulders as close to the body as pos- sible. Be sure not to route it over solid or breakable objects, as otherwise the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly and pull the belt in the upper body area periodically to readjust the tension, in order to avoid a reduction in the restraint of the safety belt.<
44nSitting safely
Seats
If the middle safety belt in the rear is used, the wider seatback must be locked, refer to page 126, as otherwise the safety belt has no restraining action. Fasten safety belt, refer to page 49.
Seat adjustment > Mechanical seat adjustment, refer to
following columns
> Power seat adjustment, refer to
page 46
> Head restraints, refer to page 47
> Power rear-seat backrest adjustment,refer to page 48
Note before adjusting
Never try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat
could respond with unexpected move- ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger side as well, do not tilt the backrest too far toward the rear while driving. Failure to observe this precaution can prevent the belt from providing effective protection against injury, as the passenger could slide under the belt in an accident.<
Also observe the information on the safety belts on page 49 and on the head restraints on page 47.
Mechanical seat adjustment
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Seat adjustment 1 Backward/forward direction
Pull the lever and slide the seat to the desired position. After you release the lever, move the seat forward or backward slightly so that it engages fully
2 Height
Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the seat as required
3 Backrest
Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as needed
Comply with the adjustment instructions on page 43. Failure
to do so could result in diminished per- sonal safety.<
Sports seat* adjustment You can adjust the thigh support addi- tionally: Pull the lever and adjust the position of the thigh support for your personal comfort.
46nPower seat adjustment*
> Increase or decrease curvature: push
switch forward or backward.
> Shift curvature up or down: push
switch up or down.
Seat adjustment 1 Angle 2 Backward/forward adjustment 3 Cushion height 4 Backrest angle Adjust the head restraint manually, refer to page 47.
Comply with the adjustment instructions on page 43. Failure
to do so could result in diminished per- sonal safety.<
Comfort seat* adjustment This seat allows you to make additional adjustments for 1 Lumbar support 2 Shoulder support 3 Head restraint height Lumbar support: You can also adjust the contours of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
Power seat adjustment*
Head restraints
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Front passenger's seat adjusted for relaxed traveling: 1. Adjust the upper backrest section to
its extreme rear position
2. Tilt the backrest down to a slightly
more horizontal angle
3. Bring the upper backrest section for-
ward until your shoulders are well supported.
Make corrections in the forward/ backward adjustment of the seat
to ensure that the safety belt still fits firmly against your body. If you do not do this, the protection provided by the safety belt may be reduced.<
Head restraint height: Move the switch in the desired direc- tion.
Adjustments To adjust the angle of the front head restraints, tilt the head restraint to the desired angle. To adjust the height of the front or rear head restraints, pull the head restraint up or push it down. Power height adjustment, refer to page 46.
Head restraints reduce the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraints so that their center is approx. at ear level.<
Shoulder support: Move the switch in the direction of the arrow to adjust the tilt angle of the shoulder support. You can use the adjustable upper back- rest for supplementary support in the shoulder region. This provides a relaxed sitting position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles. For optimum adjustment the following is recommended: Driver and front passenger: 1. Adjust the upper backrest section to
its extreme rear position
2. Adjust for the optimal sitting position
as described on page 43
3. Bring the upper backrest section fur- ther forward until your shoulders are well supported.
48nHead restraints
Power rear-seat backrest adjustment*
From the cargo area: the switches are located on both sides of the cargo area.
Removal – front 1. Pull the head restraint upward to the
stop
2. Press the button, refer to arrow, and
remove the head restraint.
Installation – front 1. Press the button, refer to arrow, and
insert the head restraint into the guides
2. Adjust the head restraint for your
personal comfort.
Removal and installation – rear To remove the head restraint, pull it outward with a firm movement. To install it, press it down firmly.
You can make separate adjustments of the backrest tilt angle on the right and left sides. You can select a comfortable sitting position and also increase the capacity of the cargo area by moving the back- rests into their most upright position. From the rear seats: press the corre- sponding switch.
You can prevent adjustments of the power rear-seat backrest from the rear passenger area with the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 40.<
Safety belts
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In the back, the middle safety belt buckle is provided for use exclu-
sively by the middle passenger. If it is not possible to extract the center belt, this indicates that the larger back- rest is not securely locked, refer to page 126.<
Safety belt memory for front seat Indicator lamp flashes or lights up. In addition, a signal sounds and, depending on the equip-
ment, a message* appears in the Check Control. Please check safety belts for correct placement. The belt memory is activated when the safety belt on the driver's side has not yet been fastened. The belt memory is also active from a speed of approx. 5 mph/8 km/h when the passenger belt has not yet been fastened, heavy objects are placed on the front passenger seat or passengers sitting in the front remove their safety belts.
Safety belt height adjustment You can adjust the safety belts to fit your own physical dimensions by using the safety belt height adjustment: Slide the button up or down as required. Also observe the instructions on adjust- ing the seats on page 43.
Comply with the instructions on page 43. Failure to do so could result in diminished personal safety.<
For every trip, use the safety belts on all occupied seats. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a sub- stitute.
Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Unlocking 1. Press the red button in the belt
buckle
2. Hold the belt firmly 3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
50nSafety belts
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stretched in an accident: have the
entire belt system, including the ten- sioning mechanisms, replaced at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with corre- sponding trained personnel. Have the belt anchorage points inspected for damage at the same time. Failure to observe this precaution may prevent the safety belts from effectively provid- ing optimal protection when needed. If a child-restraint system was in the vehicle during an accident, consult the manufacturer's instructions regarding replacement.<
You can store and call up three different seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel positions. The illustration shows the buttons on the seat for making these position adjustments.
The adjustment of the lumbar sup- port is not stored in the memory.<
Storing 1. Turn the ignition key to position 1
or 2
2. Adjust the desired positions for the
seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel
3. Press the MEMORY button: the indi-
cator lamp in the button comes on 4. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as
desired: the indicator lamp goes out.
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
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Calling up a stored setting
Do not call up a position from the memory while the vehicle is mov-
ing. There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.<
You can have your vehicle pro- grammed to automatically dial in
your own individual adjustment settings for the seat, mirrors and steering wheel whenever you use your personal remote control to unlock the vehicle.<
Convenience function: 1. Open the driver's door after unlock- ing the vehicle or place the ignition key in position 1
2. Briefly press memory button 1, 2
or 3, as desired. Movement stops immediately when one of the seat-adjustment or mem- ory buttons is activated during the adjustment process.
Security function: 1. With the driver's door closed and the
ignition key either removed or in position 0 or 2
2. Maintain pressure on the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 until the adjustment process is completed.
If you press the MEMORY button accidentally: press the button a
second time – the indicator lamp goes out.<
If you make use of this adjust- ment, be sure that the footwell
behind the driver's seat is unobstructed before unlocking the vehicle. If you fail to do so, any persons or objects behind the seat could be injured or damaged by a rearward movement of the seat.<
Passenger-side exterior mirror tilt function Automatic curb monitor Activating: 1. Select the driver's mirror with the
mirror selection switch
2. When you engage reverse gear or
selector-lever position R, the exterior mirror glass on the front passenger side tilts downward slightly. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle – such as a curb – when parking, etc.
Deactivating: Slide the mirror selection switch to the passenger's side position.
52nHeated seats*
Steering wheel
Rear The operating concept is the same as for the front heated seats. You can select between two heating modes.
Front The seat cushion and backrest can be heated when the ignition key is in posi- tion 2. You can call up different heating modes by repeatedly pressing the button. You can also switch the higher heating modes off directly: Press the button and hold it slightly longer.
Adjustments The steering wheel can be moved in any of four directions. Adjust the steer- ing wheel by moving the control lever in the desired direction.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There
is a risk of accident from unexpected movement.<
To store the steering wheel setting, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 50.
Steering wheel
Steering wheel heater*
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Automatic steering wheel adjustment only in conjunction with seat, mirror and steering wheel memory In order to make it easier to get into and out of the vehicle, the steering wheel automatically moves into the top posi- tion and returns to the driving or mem- ory position. This automatic feature is controlled by the position of the ignition key and by the driver's door.
Steering wheel heater functions in igni- tion key position 2. Press the button to activate or deacti- vate this system. The indicator lamp within the button lights up when the steering wheel heater is in operation. If your vehicle is not equipped with steering wheel heater, the button for the recirculated-air mode is located here, refer to page 23.
54nMirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is more curved than the
driver's mirror. Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. This means that estimations of the dis- tance to following traffic should not be regarded as precise. The same is true for the outer part of both mirrors.<
1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or to the
automatic parking function* 3 Folding mirrors in and out* To store the mirror settings, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 50.
Adjusting manually The mirrors can also be adjusted manu- ally if need be: press at the outer edges of the mirror glass.
Folding mirrors in and out Pressing button 3 allows you to fold mirrors in and out up to a speed of 6 mph/10 km/h. This is advantageous, for example, in narrow streets or for bringing mirrors that have been manu- ally folded-in back into the correct posi- tion.
Before going through a car wash, manually, or with button 3 fold the exterior mirrors inward, otherwise they could be damaged, depending on the width of the car wash system.<
Automatic heating Below a certain outdoor temperature, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated when the motor is running or the ignition is switched on.
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In order to change the zone setting, keep pressing the adjustment button until the display indicates the number of the compass zone that corresponds to your location, refer to the world map below, with compass zones. The compass will be operational again after approximately 10 seconds. For automatic dimming action, refer to Interior and exterior mirrors, automati- cally dimming.
Mirrors
Interior rearview mirror To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night, tilt the mirror by turning the button.
Compass interior rearview mirror* with automatic dimming action 1 Adjustment button 2 Display The display shows you the direction you are currently driving. The compass zone must be set accord- ing to where you and your vehicle are located. To do so, press the adjustment button on the bottom edge of the inte- rior rearview mirror for approximately 3 – 4 seconds. The display indicates the number of the current compass zone.
56nMirrors
Airbags
1 Front airbags for driver and front pas-
senger
2 Side Impact Head Protection System
for front and rear
3 Side airbags for front and rear*
Protective action
Comply with the instructions on page 43. Failure to do so could result in diminished personal safety.<
The front airbags supplement the safety belts by helping to provide additional protection for the front-seat occupants in the event of a severe frontal impact in which the protection afforded by the safety belts alone may no longer be suf- ficient. The head airbag and side airbag help provide protection in the event of
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a side impact. The side airbag is designed to help support the body at the side of the chest region. The Side Impact Head Protection System pro- tects the head. The airbags are intentionally not trig- gered in every impact situation, e.g. in minor accidents, certain rollover situa- tions or rear-end collisions. For information on the correct sitting position, refer to page 43.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to remove the airbag restraint system from the vehicle. Do not modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the airbag system. These include the padded steering wheel hub, the instru- ment panel, the side trim panels, the doors and the roof pillars or the sides of the headliner. Do not remove or dis- mantle the steering wheel yourself. Do not touch the individual components directly after the system has been trig- gered, as otherwise there is a danger of burns. In case of faults, decommis- sioning or after triggering of the airbag restraint system, only commission a
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with corre- spondingly trained personnel and is equipped with the required explosives permits for testing, repair, dismantling or scrapping of the airbag generators. Unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emer- gency or undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.<
At all times, occupants should sit upright and be properly restrained – infants and small children in appropri- ate child-restraint systems; larger chil- dren and adults using the safety belts. Never let an occupant's head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious injury. Please note that the word Airbag imprinted on the door trim panel indi- cates the airbag's location. Accident research shows that the saf- est place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. If your vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags, do not allow children to lean towards the door trim, as serious injuries could occur if the side airbags were deployed and children are too close to the airbags.
58nAirbags
Labels in the rear door opening should indicate the status of your rear seat side airbags. If you are uncertain of their sta- tus, or wish to have the airbags acti- vated or deactivated, please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen- ter.<
Airbag warning information is also pro- vided on both sun visors.
This is the right way a child should sit in a child-restraint device when rear side airbags, refer to arrow, are provided.
This is the right way a larger child should sit wearing the safety belt when rear side airbags, refer to arrow, are provided.
Airbags
Transporting children safely
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Operational readiness of airbag system
As of ignition key position 1, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up for a short time,
thus indicating the operational readi- ness of the entire airbag system and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction
A fault has occurred in the air- bag system:
> Warning lamp does not light up as of
ignition key position 1
> Warning lamp lights up permanently.
Have the airbag system checked immediately if a malfunction
occurs, as otherwise there is a danger of the system failing to respond in the expected manner to an impact occur- ring within its normal response range.<
The right place for children Children always in the rear: Accident research shows that the saf- est place for children in a vehicle is in the rear seat. Older children should be tightly secured with a safety belt, after they have out- grown a booster seat that is appropriate for their age, height and weight.
If your vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags, do not allow
children to lean towards the door trim, as serious injuries could occur if the side airbags were deployed and chil- dren are too close to the airbags.<
Deactivate rear side airbags: Labels in the rear door opening should indicate the status of your rear seat side airbags. If you are uncertain of their sta- tus, or wish to have the airbags acti- vated or deactivated, please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen- ter.
Child-restraint systems in the rear
Children under 13 years of age and children less than 5 ft/150 cm
tall should always ride in the rear and the restraint systems should be prop- erly restraint.<
Younger children should be secured in an appropriate child-restraint system that has been first properly secured to the vehicle. All rear sitting positions in your vehi- cle meet the recommendations of SAE J1819, an industry-recommended practice for securing child-restraint sys- tems in motor vehicles.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it become necessary to use a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front passen- ger airbags must be deactivated. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center will be happy to advise you on this sub- ject.<
60nTransporting children safely
Never install a rearward-facing child-restraint system in the front
passenger seat of this vehicle if the passenger airbag is not deactivated. If you do so, the child could be severely injured or killed when the airbag is trig- gered. Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag supplemental restraint system for the front passenger. Because the backrest on any rearward-facing child- restraint system – of the kind designed for infants under 1 year and 20 Ibs./9 kg – would be within the airbag's deploy- ment range, you should never mount such a system in the front passenger seat, since the impact of the airbag against the child restraint's backrest could lead to serious injuries.<
Installing child-restraint systems Before installing any child-restraint sys- tem or child seat, read the following:
Observe the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when selecting, installing and using the child- restraint systems. Otherwise the degree of protection can be reduced. After an accident, have all parts of the child- restraint system and of the relevant vehicle safety belt system checked by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center and replaced if necessary.<
Commercially-available child-restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt por- tion of a combination lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or inadequately installed restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always read and follow the instructions that come with the system.
Child-restraint system security All of the rear belt retractors and the front passenger's safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing child- restraint systems. Information regarding this is located near the buckle latch of each safety belt.
Locking safety belt Pull the entire length of the belt from the belt retractor. Allow the reel to retract the belt somewhat and engage the buckle, then tighten the belt against
