2007 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual - Page 99

Brake Force Display On the left: normal braking On the right: sharp braking 1 2 3 Front airbags for driver and front passenger Coupe: head airbags, front and rear Side airbags in the seat backrests Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 to ensure the best possible personal protection.< The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side airbag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head. The airbags have been designed to not be triggered in every collision situation, e.g. not in minor accidents or rear-end collisions. 97 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 670 - © 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment The following airbags are located under the marked covers: Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not modify the individual components of the system or its wiring in any way. This includes the upholstered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components immediately after the system has been triggered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of airbag generators executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to repair Navigation Driving tips Airbags Controls At a glance