2007 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 101

tively to steering wheel movements. The stability-promoting intervention can also be deactivated. Proceed cautiously and drive defensively. Have the system checked. Brake force display On the left: normal braking. Driving tips Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 2 3 Front airbags Head airbags Side airbags in front and rear The airbags are deliberately not triggered in every impact situation, e.g. less severe accidents or rear-end collisions. Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to remove the airbag restraint system from the vehicle. Do not modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the airbag system. This category includes the upholstery in the center of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel, the doors and the roof pillars along with the sides of the headliner. 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 99 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 308 02/07 BMW AG On the right: heavy braking. Airbags Protective action To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, please observe the adjustment instructions on page 45.< 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. Controls At a glance