2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual - Page 55

Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors.< On front passenger seat After mounting a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags are triggered.< Children always in rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the rear seat. Children younger than 13 years of age or less than 5 ft/150 cm tall should only be transported in the rear, in child restraint systems that correspond to their age, weight and height. 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, weight and size. Backrest width* The backrest width adjustment of the front passenger seat must be completely open. After installing the child's seat, no memory position may be called up; otherwise, the stability of the child's seat on the front passenger seat is reduced.< 1. Open backrest width adjustment completely, refer to page 44. 2. Install child's seat. Driving tips Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Child seat security Exception for front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags on the passenger side must be deactivated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury for the child if the airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint system.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 95. The rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked to prevent them from extending in order to allow child restraint systems to be attached. Installing child restraint systems Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions for selection, installation, and use of child restraint systems. Otherwise, the degree of protection may be reduced.< Locking safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull out the belt webbing completely. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull taut against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked. 53 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 BMW AG Controls At a glance