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Installing child-restraint systems, Transporting children safely – BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i 2004 User Manual

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Transporting children safely

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Passenger airbags lamp

The system checks that the airbag system
is functioning properly when the ignition
key is turned, and the indicator lamp in the
central console lights up for several sec-
onds.

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The indicator lamp lights up continu-
ously when the passenger airbags are
deactivated

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If the passenger airbags are activated, it
goes out after several seconds.

At all times, occupants should sit
comfortably upright and be properly

restrained, infants and small children in
appropriate child-restraint systems; larger
children and adults using the safety belts.
Please note that the word Airbag imprinted
on the door trim panel indicates the air-
bag's location.

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Seat position for children

This is the correct way a larger child no
longer using a child-restraint system
should sit wearing the safety belt, when the
airbag system is activated.

Installing child-restraint
systems

Before installing any child-restraint system
or child seat, read the following:

Never install a rear-facing child-
restraint system in the passenger seat

of this vehicle, unless the passenger air-
bags have been turned off and the indicator
lamp in the center console indicates that
the passenger airbags are deactivated. For
a child, not an infant, certain precautions
should be taken. Position the passenger
seat as far back as possible and at the low-
est level. This important precaution is
intended to maximize the distance
between the airbags and the child. Younger
children should be secured in an appropri-
ate forward-facing child-restraint system
that has first been properly secured. Older
children should be tightly secured with a
safety belt, sitting with their back against
the vehicle seat back. Always ensure that
all occupants, of all ages, remain properly
and securely restrained at all times.

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Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions concerning installation

and use; otherwise the system's protective
function could be impaired. After an acci-
dent, have all parts of the affected safety
belt system inspected and/or replaced by
your BMW center.

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Commercially-available child-restraint sys-
tems are designed to be secured with a lap
belt or with the lap belt portion of a combi-
nation lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or
inadequately installed restraint systems
can increase the risk of injury to children.
Always read and follow the instructions that
come with the system.

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