2010 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 52
2010 BMW M3 Manual
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Transporting children safely Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.< The rear center seat is not suitable for installing child restraint systems for all age groups, approved for the age group in question. Standard child restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly or improperly installed child restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always follow the installation instructions for the system with the greatest care. On the front passenger seat After installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the front passenger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.< Children always in the rear Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seat. Children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm may be transported only in the rear in suitable child restraint systems appropriate for their age, weight and size. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.< Children 13 years of age or older must be buckled in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight. Seat position Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back and up as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this. Backrest width* The backrest width of the front passenger seat must be at its widest possible setting. Do not change the setting after installing the child seat. Otherwise, the child seat's stability on the front passenger seat is limited.< 1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest setting, refer to page 43. 2. Install the child seat. Exception for front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags for the front passenger must be deactivated. Otherwise, a child traveling on that seat will face a significant risk of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even with a child restraint system.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 90. Installing child restraint systems Observe the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions when selecting, installing and using child restraint systems. Otherwise, the protective effect may be diminished. < 50 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 066 - © 08/09 BMW AG