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Airbags

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp indicates the

operational readiness of the air-

bag system from ignition key

positions 1 and 2.

System operational:

> The indicator lamp comes on briefly

then goes out.

System malfunction:

> The indicator lamp fails to come on

> The indicator lamp comes on briefly

before going out and then lighting up

again.

A system malfunction could prevent the

system from responding to an impact

occurring within its normal response

range.

Please have your BMW center inspect

and repair the system as soon as possi-

ble.

Sitting correctly with airbags

For your safety, comply with the

following instructions for the air-

bags. If you do not, the airbags may not

be able to provide their maximum pro-

tection. All passengers in the vehicle

should be aware of and comply with

this information:

The airbags are supplemental restraint

devices designed to provide extra pro-

tection; they are not a substitute for

safety belts. Wear your safety belt at all

times. The airbags will not be triggered

in the event of a minor accident, a vehi-

cle roll-over, or collisions from the rear.

In these situations, the safety belts pro-

vide optimal protection.

Airbags are located under the cover

panels in the steering wheel, in the in-

strument panel, in the side trim panels

in the front and rear

*, and in the wind-

shild pillars and the sides of the head-

liner.

Select a seat position that is comfort-

able and allows the greatest possible

distance from each of the airbags in

your seating area.

Hold the steering wheel at the rim

(hands at the "9 o'clock and 3 o'clock"

positions) in order to avoid injuries to

the hands or arms if the airbag is trig-

gered. Do not place your hands on the

center pad.

Never allow any objects to obstruct the

area between the airbag and an occu-

pant.

Do not use the cover panel above the

passenger-side airbag as a storage

area.

Never tape the airbag cover panels,

cover them over or alter them in any

other way.

Do not install a rear-facing child re-

straint system in the front passenger

seat of your vehicle.

Infants or small children should never

be held on the lap of a passenger.

If your vehicle is equipped with side air-

bags in the rear, be sure that child

seats are installed correctly and with

the greatest possible distance from the

side trim panels. Do not allow children

to lean out of the child's seat in the di-

rection of the side trim panels. If they

do so, serious injuries could occur if the

airbag is triggered.<

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