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Entering the rear Safety belts
You can lock a backrest that has
been tilted forward. This makes
sense when, for instance, someone is
climbing into the rear on an incline. To
do this, press against the backrest until
you hear it click into place. To move it
back into place, you do not need to first
unlock it by moving the lever 1.<
Lock both backrests while driving,
otherwise there is a danger of an
unexpected movement causing an
accident.<
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster will flash to alert you that the
backrest is not locked in place, refer to
page 18.
Always wear your safety belt
Always fasten your safety belt before
starting off. As supplemental restraint
devices, the airbags are designed to
enhance the effectiveness of the safety
belts, and not to replace them.
To close
Make sure you hear the lock engage in
the belt buckle.
To open
1. Press the red button in the belt
buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
The safety belt system will automati-
cally adapt to your body contours.
Always detach the rear safety
belts from their retainers before
wearing.<
To avoid undesired movement at
high speeds, always store the rear
safety belts in their retainers when they
are not in use.<
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. In addi-
tion, have your BMW center inspect the
safety belt anchors. Failure to observe
this precaution can prevent the safety
belts from providing the intended level
of protection.<