The BMW 2010-5 Series comes equipped with standard safety features such as airbags, seat belts, and stability control. To ensure the safe transportation of children, it is recommended to use a car seat appropriate for their age, height, and weight. Make sure the car seat is installed correctly following the manufacturer’s instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual. Always use the seat belts to secure the car seat and the child.
The right place for children
⚠ Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and other persons, e.g., by opening the doors.
Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.
⚠ Children younger than 13 years of age or with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only be transported in the rear in child restraint systems which correspond to the age, weight and height of the child. Otherwise there is an increased danger of injury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age, size and weight.
Exception for front passenger seat
⚠ Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags for the front passenger must be deactivated. Otherwise, a child traveling on that seat will face a significant risk of injury if the airbags are deployed, even with a child restraint system.
Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back and up as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.
For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags.
Installing child restraint systems
⚠ Observe the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions for selection, installation and use of the child restraint systems. Otherwise the degree of protection may be reduced.
On front passenger seat
▶ After mounting a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated, as otherwise there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags are triggered.
Seat position
Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back and up as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.
Backrest width* on front passenger seat
⚠ Open the backrest width setting of the front passenger seat all the way. After mounting the child seat, deactivate the active backrest width adjustment and do not call up any memory position. Otherwise this limits the stability of the child seat on the front passenger seat.
- After unlocking the vehicle, sit on the frontpassenger seat and close the door to call up the memory position.
- Completely open the backrest width adjustment.
- Deactivate active backrest width adjustment.
- Install child seat.
Child seat security
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked against pulling out to secure child restraint systems.
Locking safety belt
- Secure the child restraint system with the belt.
- Pull out the belt webbing completely.
- Allow the belt webbing to retract and pull taut against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking safety belt
- Open the belt buckle.
- Remove the child restraint system.
- Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way.
LATCH child restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren.
⚠ Follow the system manufacturer’s instructions on installation and use of LATCH child restraint systems in order not to impair their protective function.
Before attaching the LATCH child seat, pull the belt away from the region of the child restraint fixing system.
⚠ Make sure that the LATCH mounts have properly clicked into place and that the child restraint system is resting snugly against the backrest. Otherwise, the protective action may be impeded.
Sedan: rear seats
The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by arrows in the gap between the seat and the backrest.
Sedan: rear seats with through-loading system*
The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are located behind the indicated protective caps. Remove the cover caps before mounting the child seat.
Sports Wagon: rear seats
The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are located behind the indicated protective caps and are covered again after the child seat is removed.
Child restraint system with tether strap
⚠ Only use the tether-strap mounting points to secure child restraint systems, otherwise the mounting points could be damaged.
Sedan
There are three additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap, refer to arrows. Fold the corresponding mounting point upward before using.
Sports Wagon
Three additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap are provided under covers in the cargo bay floor, referto arrows. Remove the corresponding covers before use.
Placement of tether strap
⚠ Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not routed over sharp edges and does not twist on its way to the upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt may not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident.
Outer rear seat, Sedan
Outer rear seats, Sports Wagon
1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraints
3 Hook of upper retaining strap
4 Mounting point
5 Rear window shelf/luggage compartment floor
6 Backrest
7 Upper retaining strap of child restraint system
Fold upward or remove covers before using the mounting points.
- Slide the head restraint upward.
- Thread the upper retaining strap between the head restraint supports.
- Sports Wagon: thread the retaining strap between the backrest and the luggage compartment roller cover. Make sure that the rear backrest is locked in position.
- Attach the retaining strap hook to the mounting point.
- Slide the head restraint into the bottom position.
- Pull the retaining strap taut.
Center rear seat
- Fold the center armrest somewhat toward the front.
- Guide retaining strap through the opening.
- Fold back the center armrest.
- Sports Wagon: thread the retaining strap between the backrest and the luggage compartment roller cover. Make sure that the rear backrest is locked in position.
- Attach the retaining strap hook to the mounting point.
- Pull the retaining strap taut.
- Attach the retaining strap hook to the mounting point.
- Pull the retaining strap taut.
On journeys
⚠ If the vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags, make sure that children do not lean out of the child seat towards the door panels. Otherwise injuries can be caused if the side airbags are triggered.
Child-safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors: the door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows
Always press the safety switch for the power windows, when children are riding in the rear of the vehicle.