2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 57
2010 BMW X5 Manual
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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.< BMW X5: for equipment with 3rd row seats*, make sure that the seat of the 2nd row seats on which the child restraint device is mounted is properly locked. Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury for the child in an accident. Do not mount child restraint devices on the 3rd row seats, as otherwise the protection provided by these child restraint devices may be reduced.< BMW X5: before mounting a child restraint device in the center seat of the 2nd row seats, move the outer seat cushions and backrests into the rearmost positions. 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 devices 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 device can no longer be used due to their age, weight and size. On front passenger seat After mounting a child restraint device 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.< Navigation Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Exception for front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child restraint device 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 device.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 98. Seat position Before installing a child restraint device, move the passenger seat into the furthest back and highest* position in order to achieve the best possible safety belt position. Do not change the seat position after this. 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 45. 2. Install child's seat. Installing child restraint devices Follow the child restraint device manufacturer's instructions for selection, installation, and use of child restraint devices. Otherwise, the degree of protection may be reduced.< 55 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance