BMW X3 xDrive20d 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Not for Australia/New Zealand: Key
switch for front passenger airbags
General
The front and side airbags for the front passen‐
ger can be deactivated and reactivated using the
integrated key from the remote control.
Deactivating the front passenger
airbags
Insert the key and press inwards
where necessary.
While the key is pressed inwards,
turn it to the OFF position as far
as it will go. Once the stop posi‐
tion has been reached, remove the key.
The front passenger airbags are deactivated.
The driver's airbags remain active.
Key switch in end position
Make sure that the key switch is in the cor‐
responding end position. Otherwise the airbags
are not activated/deactivated.◀
If a child restraint system is no longer fitted in the
front passenger's seat, reactivate the front pas‐
senger airbags so that they are triggered as in‐
tended in the event of an accident.
The airbag condition is displayed on the check
lamp on the headlining, see page
94 .
Activating the front passenger airbags
Insert the key and press inwards
where necessary.
While the key is pressed inwards,
turn it to the ON position as far as
it will go. Once the stop position
has been reached, remove the key.
Key switch in end position
Make sure that the key switch is in the cor‐
responding end position. Otherwise the airbags
are not activated/deactivated.◀
The front passenger airbags are reactivated and
can deploy correctly if the need arises.
Indicator light for front passenger
airbags
The indicator light for the front passenger air‐
bags shows the operating status of the front
passenger airbags.
After switching on the ignition, the light indi‐
cates whether the airbags are activated or de‐
activated.
▷ When front passenger air‐
bags are deactivated, the in‐
dicator light remains illumina‐
ted.
▷ When front passenger air‐
bags are activated, the indi‐
cator light is not illuminated.
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