BMW X3 xDrive20d 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Carrying children in safety
Vehicle Equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national and
special equipment provided in the model series.
Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is
also described, for example the selected special
equipment or national version. That also applies
to safety-relevant functions and systems.
Important considerations
Note
Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, as they could otherwise endanger
themselves and/or other persons by opening
the doors, for example.◀
Not for Australia/New Zealand:
Suitable seats
Generally, the front passenger seat and the
outer rear seats are suitable for the installation
of universal child restraints for all ages that have
been approved for the age group in question.
Always carry children at the rear
Accident research has shown that the safest
place for children is on the rear seat.
Carry children at the rear
Children under the age of 12 or smaller
than 150 cm, 5 ft should always travel in the rear
in appropriate child restraints, otherwise there is
a greater risk of injury in the event of an acci‐
dent.◀
Not for Australia/New Zealand:
Children on the front passenger's seat
If it becomes necessary to use a child restraint
in the front passenger's seat, make sure that the
front and side airbags on the passenger's side
are disabled. Front passenger airbags can only
be deactivated with the key switch for front pas‐
senger airbags, see page
94 .
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If you fit a child restraint system in the front
passenger’s seat, the front passenger airbags
must be deactivated, otherwise a child travelling
on that seat will face an increased risk of injury
if the airbags are deployed, even if a child re‐
straint system is used.◀
Fitting child restraints
Child restraint systems
Suitable child restraint systems are available
from your Service Centre for every class of age
or weight.
Before installation
Make sure backrests are engaged before fitting
child restraints.
Notes
Manufacturer specifications for child re‐
straints
When selecting, installing and using child re‐
straint systems, follow the manufacturer’s infor‐
mation, otherwise the protection may be affec‐
ted.◀
Child restraint systems following an acci‐
dent
Following an accident, all components of the
child restraint system and the seat belt that was
used to secure it should be checked and re‐
newed if necessary.
This work should only be carried out by your
Service Centre.◀
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