2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 47
2008 BMW M3 Manual
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3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the child-restraint system. The safety belt is locked. To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. Remove the child-restraint system. 3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way. For child-restraint systems with tether straps there are two additional anchors, see arrows. LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. To install and use the LATCH child restraint system, follow the operating and safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system, otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised.< Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child-restraint fixing system. Coupe: placement of the tether strap Controls Reference Mobility Driving tips 45 Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise the strap will not properly secure the childrestraint system in the event of an accident.< Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors are correctly engaged and that the child restraint system is resting firmly against the backrest, otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised.< 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Anchor Rear window shelf Seat backrest Upper retaining strap of child-restraint system The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protective caps. 1. Push the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the head restraint holders. 3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap to the anchor. 4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost position. 5. Pull the retaining strap taut. Coupe: child-restraint system with tether strap Use the top tether anchors to secure child-restraint systems only, otherwise the anchors could be damaged.< Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance