Safety belts
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The two safety belt buckles that are the tension over your shoulder. In the
integrated in the rear seat are for event of a frontal impact, a loose lap
passengers sitting on the left and right. belt could slide over your hips, leading
The belt buckle with the word
"CENTER" (in the red button) is
intended exclusively for a passenger
sitting in the middle.
to abdominal injury. In addition, the
safety belt's restraint effectiveness is
reduced if the belt is worn loosely.
Expectant mothers should always wear
their safety belts, taking care to position
the lap belt against the lower hips,
where it will not exert pressure against
the abdominal area.<
For your safety, comply with the
following instructions for wearing
safety belts. If you do not, the safety
belts may not be able to provide their
maximum protection. The following
information also applies to your
passengers:
Vehicles with through-loading
system*: please read and comply
with the instructions for the center
safety belt on page 111.<
Drive with your safety belt on
Fasten your safety belt at the beginning
of every trip.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a
passenger's lap.
To fasten: make sure you hear the
catch engage in the belt buckle.
If the safety belt system has been
subjected to the stresses involved
in an accident or otherwise damaged:
have the entire safety belt mechanism
replaced by your BMW center,
To release: press the red button in the
buckle. Hold the belt and guide it back
into its reel.
Avoid twisting the belt while routing it
firmly across the hips and shoulder,
wear it as snugly against your body as
possible. Do not allow the belt to rest
against hard or fragile objects. Never
The shoulder belt anchor automatically
adjusts to continue providing an
optimum fit when you move the seat
forward or back.
including the safety belt tensioner. In
addition, have your BMW center
route the belt across your neck, do not inspect the safety belt anchors. If a
run it across sharp edges and ensure
that the belt does not become caught
or jammed.
child restraint system was in the vehicle
during an accident, consult the manu-
facturer's instructions regarding
replacement.<
For care instructions, refer to page 149.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing that
prevents the belt from fitting properly.
Pull on the belt periodically to readjust
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