2006 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 52
2006 BMW M5 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 other persons, e.g. by opening the doors.< Installing child restraint systems Observe the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions for selection, installation and use of the child restraint systems. Otherwise the degree of protection may be reduced.< Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the back 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. With the exception of the driver's seat, all seats in your BMW comply with the recommendations of the standard SAE J1819 for the safe securing of child restraint systems in motor vehicles. Backrest width on front passenger seat Before mounting a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the backrest width adjustment must be open completely. After mounting the child's seat, no memory position may be called up and the active backrest width adjustment must be deactivated, otherwise the stability of the child's seat on the front passenger seat is limited.< 1. After unlocking the vehicle, place on the front passenger seat and close the door to call up the memory position. 2. Completely open the backrest width adjustment, refer to page 41. 3. Deactivate active backrest width adjustment, refer to page 41. 4. Install child's 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 airbag 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. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 79. Child seat security All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked against pulling out to secure child restraint systems. 50 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG