2009 BMW 1 Series Owner's Manual - Page 75
2009 BMW 1 Series Manual
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ical driving situation, an extreme tilt in the car's longitudinal axis or upon loss of ground contact. The protection bars behind the rear head restraints deploy within fractions of a second. As a supplementary system to the reinforced windshield frame, the rollover protection system ensures that the necessary headroom is maintained for all vehicle occupants. Always keep the area of movement of the rollover protection system clear. In minor accidents, you are protected by the fastened safety belt and, depending on accident severity, by the safety belt tensioner and multi-phase airbag retention system.< 4. Push the protection bar down until it snaps into place. 5. Repeat the procedure for the other protection bar. Controls Reference Mobility 73 Driving tips Have the rollover protection system checked after an unexpected activation. Never move the convertible top when the rollover protection system is in the activated position. Do not make any modifications to the individual components of the rollover protection system or its cabling. Work on the rollover protection system should only be performed by a BMW center. Incorrectly performed work on the system may lead to system failure or incorrect operation. To check the system and ensure flawless longterm operation, always observe the service intervals, refer to page 61.< Resetting If the rollover protection system was not impacted after being automatically activated, it can be reset by lowering the protection bars to their original positions. This does not require tools. 1. Push the locking lever to one side and hold it there. 2. Push the protection bar halfway down from above. 3. Release the locking lever. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance
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