BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 2014 User Manual
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middle section is folded down. Otherwise, in‐
jury or damage may result.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint fixing sys‐
tems, make sure that the child seat is securely
fastened to the backrest of the seat. The angle
of the backrest may need to be adjusted and,
where necessary, the headrest height may also
need to be adjusted, or if possible removed.
Make sure that all backrests are securely
locked. Otherwise, the stability of the child
seat is limited, and there is an increased risk of
injury because of unexpected movement of the
rear seat backrest.◀
Opening
Move the front seats to an upright posi‐
tion
Before folding down the rear backrests, ensure
that the front seats are moved forward slightly
and are in an upright position. Otherwise, the
head restraint and screen could be damaged.◀
1.
Unlock the belt lock of the center safety
belt in the rear using the latch plate of an‐
other safety belt.
2.
Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.
3.
Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go.
4.
Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest.
5.
The unlocked rear seat backrest moves
forward slightly.
6.
Fold backrest forward.
Closing
1.
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
Ensure that the lock is securely en‐
gaged
Make sure that the lock engages properly
when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the passenger compart‐
ment during braking or evasive maneuvers
and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀
2.
Release the belt tongue from the fixture on
the rear window shelf.
3.
Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the
center safety belt. Make sure you hear the
latch plate engage.
To secure cargo, refer to page
, with nets
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with
lashing eyes.
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