2008 BMW Z4 M Series Owner's Manual - Page 59

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 BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel and has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.< Warning notices and information about the airbags can also be found on the sun visors. Status of passenger airbags Automatic deactivation of the passenger airbags An analysis of the impression in the passenger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front and side airbags for the passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly. The indicator lamp in the center console shows the current status of the passenger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to Status of passenger airbags below.< Before transporting a child on the passenger seat, observe the safety and handling instructions under Transporting children safely, refer to page 36. Adolescents and adults sitting in certain positions could inadvertently deactivate the front and side airbags on the passenger side; the indicator lamp for the passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the passenger airbags cannot be restored to the desired status despite the passenger changing his or her seat position, use the key switch to activate or deactivate the passenger airbags, refer to page 36. Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items to the passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Otherwise a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not ensured.< > The indicator lamp comes on as intended when a child in an appropriate childrestraint system is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the passenger are not activated. > The indicator lamp does not come on as long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the passenger are activated. > The indicator lamp does not come on if the seat is empty. However, the front and side airbags for the passenger are not activated. Operational readiness of the airbag system 57 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference With the ignition key in position 1 or higher, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational. Mobility Driving tips Controls The indicator lamp for the passenger airbags shows the functional status of the passenger's front and side airbags in accordance with whether and how the passenger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the passenger airbags are activated or deactivated. At a glance