2006 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 57

Airbags > The indicator lamp does not light up when, for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient height is detected on the seat. The front and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated > The indicator lamp does not light up when the seat is empty. The front and side airbag on the front passenger side are not activated. Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, as otherwise they could endanger themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors.< In principle, all seats in your BMW except the driver's seat are suitable for mounting universal child restraint systems for all ages which are approved for the respective age group. Children always in the rear: Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the back seat. Only transport children under 13 years of age or less than 5 ft/ 150 cm tall in the rear in child restraint systems intended for the respective 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. All rear seat positions in your vehicle comply with the recommendations of the standard SAE J1819 for the safe securing of child restraint systems in motor vehicles. Exception for front passenger seat: 57n Airbag system malfunction: > Warning lamp does not light up as of ignition key position 1 > Warning lamp lights up continuously. Have the airbag system checked immediately if a malfunction occurs, as otherwise there is a danger of the system failing to respond in the expected manner in an accident of corresponding severity.< Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Index Data Repairs As of ignition key position 1, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up for a short time, thus indicating the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the safety belt tensioners. More information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 56. Maintenance Operational readiness of airbag system Should it be necessary to use a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags must be deactivated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury for the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child-restraint system. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center will be happy to advise you.< Controls Overview