2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 57

Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors.< For equipment with 3rd row seats*, make sure that the seat of the 2nd row seats on which the child restraint system is mounted is properly locked. Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury for the child in an accident. Do not mount child restraint systems on the 3rd row seats, as otherwise the protection provided by these child restraint systems may be reduced.< Children always in rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the rear seat. Children younger than 13 years of age or with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only be transported on the 2nd row seats in child restraint systems which correspond to the age, weight and height of the child. Otherwise there is an increased danger of injury in an accident.< Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age, weight and size. On front passenger seat After mounting a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags are triggered.< Backrest width* The backrest width adjustment of the front passenger seat must be completely open. After installing the child's seat, no memory position may be called up; otherwise, the stability of the child's seat on the front passenger seat is reduced.< 1. Open backrest width adjustment completely, refer to page 44. 2. Install child's seat. Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags on the passenger side must be deactivated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury for the child if the airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint system.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 98. Child seat security Installing child restraint systems Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions for selection, installation and use of child restraint systems. Otherwise, the degree of protection may be reduced.< 55 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference All safety belts of the 2nd and 3rd* row seats and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked against pulling out. Mobility Communications Entertainment Exception for front passenger seat Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance