2009 BMW Z4 Owner's Manual - Page 50

Transporting children safely Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.< On the passenger seat After installing a child-restraint system on the passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the passenger are deactivated, otherwise there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.< Children on the passenger seat Always transport children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm in a child-restraint system suitable for their age, weight and size, and with the passenger airbag deactivated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident or if the airbags deploy.< Children 13 years of age or older must be buckled in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child-restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight. For more information on automatic deactivation of the passenger airbags refer to page 86. Seat position Before installing a child-restraint system, move the passenger seat as far back and up* as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Backrest width* The backrest width of the passenger's seat must be at its widest possible setting. Do not change the setting after installing the child seat. Otherwise the child seat's stability on the passenger's seat is limited.< 1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest setting, refer to page 43. 2. Install the child seat. Installing child-restraint systems After installing a child-restraint system on the passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the passenger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy. Observe the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when selecting, installing and using child-restraint systems. Otherwise the protective effect may be diminished.< Standard child-restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly or improperly installed child-restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always follow the installation instructions for the system with the greatest care. Child seat security The safety belt for the passenger can be locked to prevent it from being pulled out when it is used to secure child-restraint systems. 48 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG