2009 BMW 650 Owner's Manual - Page 60

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 other persons, e.g. by opening the doors.< 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, as otherwise there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags are triggered.< Children always in the 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 in the rear 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, size and weight. Child seat security Exception for front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front, knee and side airbags on the passenger side must be deactivated before doing so. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to 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 96. All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked against pulling out to secure child restraint systems. Locking safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull out the belt webbing completely. 3. Allow the belt webbing to retract and pull taut against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked. Unlocking safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. Remove the child restraint system. 3. Allow the belt webbing to retract completely. Installing child restraint systems Follow child restraint system manufacturer's instructions for the selection, installation and use of child restraint systems. Otherwise, the degree of protection they offer may be reduced.< LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children. 58 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG