2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual - Page 49

Adjusting side extensions The safety belt reminder is operative at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be activated if objects are placed on the passenger seat. Releasing 1. Grasp the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the buckle. 3. Guide the belt into its reel. You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position. The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 43. Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Damage to safety belts Safety belts To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, please observe the adjustment instructions on page 42.< Before every drive, make sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute. In the event of loads caused by accidents or other damage: replace the belt system including the safety belt tensioners and any child restraint systems, and have the belt anchor points checked. Only have this work carried out at a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Otherwise correct operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed.< Belt-force limiter The effect of the belt-force limiter on the driver's seat is dependent on the position of the driver's seat. To maintain the long-term accuracy of this function, the driver's seat must be calibrated if a corresponding message is displayed on the Control Display. Calibrating driver's seat Fastening Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. seat. 1. Move the driver's seat forward until it stops. 2. Move the driver's seat forward again. It briefly moves toward the front in the process. 3. Set the desired seating position again. The warning lamp lights up. A message also appears on the Control Display. Please calibrate the driver's Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and passenger seat The indicator lamp lights up and a signal sounds. A message also appears on the Control Display. Please check whether the safety belt is correctly fastened. 47 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 BMW AG At a glance