BMW 325CI, Owner'S Manual

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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.
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Lock both backrests while driving,
otherwise there is a danger of an
unexpected movement causing an
accident.
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The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster flashes when the
backrest is not locked, refer to
page 18 .
Safety belts
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.
Always detach the rear safety
belts from their retainers before
wearing.
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To avoid undesired movement at
high speeds, always store the rear
safety belts in their retainers when they
are not in use.
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To close
Make sure you hear the lock engage in
the belt buckle.
To release
1. Press the red button in the belt
buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt height
The front belt system automatically
adapts to your body size when the
height of the head restraint is adjusted.
Refer to page
54 .
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, includ-
ing the safety belt tensioner. In addi-
tion, have your BMW center inspect the
safety belt anchors. If a child-restraint
system was in the vehicle during an
accident, consult the manufacturer's
instructions regarding replacement.
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