2006 BMW 525I child restraint

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Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In the
interaction with the safety belts, the head
restraints and the airbags, the seat position
plays an important role in an accident. To
ensure that the safety systems operate with
optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to
observe the instructions contained in the fol-
lowing section.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page52.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at
the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions, to mini-
mize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms
in the event of airbag deployment.
No one and nothing is to come between the air-
bags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Make
sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly
and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument
panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the
front airbag is triggered.
Make sure that occupants do not rest their head
on the side or head airbag, otherwise injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.<
Even if you adhere to all the instructions, inju-
ries resulting from contact with airbags cannot
be fully excluded, depending on the circum-
stances. The ignition and inflation noise may
provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi-
tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem-
porary.
For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page90.
Head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center
is approx. at ear level. Otherwise there is
increased danger of injury in the event of an
accident.<
Safety belts
Before every drive, make sure that safety belts
are being worn at all of the occupied seats. Air-
bags complement the safety belt as an addi-
tional safety device, but they do not represent a
substitute.
Your vehicle is provided with five seats, which
are all equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap. Pregnant women should also always wear a
safety belt and make sure that the belt rests low
on the hips in the lap area, and does not press
against the abdomen. Do not route the belt
across your neck, or run it across sharp edges.
Be sure that the belt does not become caught
or jammed. Make sure that the safety belt is
securely fastened across the lap and shoulders,
as close to the body as possible without it being
twisted or tangled. Be sure not to route it over
solid or breakable objects, otherwise the belt
can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal
impact and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing
clothing that prevents the belt from fitting prop-
erly and pull the belt in the upper body area peri-
odically to readjust the tension, in order to avoid
a reduction in the restraint of the safety belt.
Sports Wagon: if the middle safety belt in the
rear is used, the larger seatback half must be
locked, refer to page111, otherwise the middle
safety belt has no restraining action.<
For instructions on operating safety belts, refer
to page47.

Transporting children safely
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Transporting children safely
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.<
In principle, all seats in your BMW are suitable,
with the exception of the driver's seat, for
mounting universal child restraint systems for
all age classes approved for the respective age
group.
Children always in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is on the back 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 sys-
tems 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.
All rear seat positions in your vehicle comply
with the recommendations of the standard
SAE J1819 for the safe securing of child
restraint systems in motor vehicles.
If your BMW is equipped with side airbags
in the rea r, make s ure tha t children do not
lean against the door trim, otherwise serious
injuries can result when the side airbags are
triggered.<
Deactivating rear seat side airbags
Stickers on the rear door frame indicate the sta-
tus of the rear side airbags. If the status cannot
be clearly recognized, or if you want to have the
airbags activated/deactivated, please contact
your BMW center.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child-
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, the front and side airbag must be deacti-
vated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of
injury for the child if the airbags are triggered,
even with a child-restraint system. Your BMW
center will be glad to advise you.<
More information on automatic deactivation of
the front passenger airbags, refer to page90.
Installing child-restraint
systems
Observe the child-restraint system man-
ufacturer's instructions for selection,
installation and use of the child restraint sys-
tems. Otherwise the degree of protection may
be reduced.<
Commercially available child restraint systems
are designed for securing with a lap belt or with
the lap belt section of a three-point belt. Incor-
rectly or improperly installed child restraint sys-
tems can increase the risk of injury for children.
Always follow the instructions for installing the
system exactly.
On front passenger seat
Before mounting a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, make sure
that the front and side airbag on the front pas-
senger side are deactivated, otherwise there is
an increased risk of injury if the airbags are trig-
gered.<
Seat height
Before mounting a universal child-restraint sys-
tem, move the front passenger seat into the
highest position to achieve the best possible
belt routing. Do not change this seat height.

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Backrest width*
The backrest width adjustment of the
passenger seat must be opened com-
pletely. After mounting the child's seat, no
memory position may be called up and the
active backrest width adjustment must be
deactivated, otherwise the stability of the
child's seat on the front passenger seat is lim-
ited.<
1.After unlocking the vehicle, place on the
front passenger seat and close the door to
call up the memory position.
2.Completely open the backrest width adjust-
ment, refer to page44.
3.Deactivate active backrest width adjust-
ment, refer to page45.
4.Install child's 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
1.Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.
2.Pull out the belt webbing completely.
3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull taut against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking safety belt
1.Open the belt buckle.
2.Remove the child restraint system.
3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com-
pletely.
Child restraint system with tether strap
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 are three additional mounting points for
child restraint systems with a tether strap, refer
to arrows, under covers in the cargo area floor.
Before using, remove the corresponding cover
with a screwdriver.

Transporting children safely
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Placement of tether strap
Outer seats:
1.Pull the head restraint upward.
2.Guide the tether strap through the bracket
of the head restraint.
3.Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
4.Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point.
Center seat:
1.Fold the center armrest somewhat toward
the front.
2.Guide the tether strap through the opening.
3.Fold back the center armrest.
4.Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point.On the Sports Wagon, also guide the tether
strap between the backrest and the cargo area
cover on all rear seats.
LATCH child-restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil-
dren.
To attach a LATCH child's seat, follow the
operating and safety instructions of the
child's seat manufacturer.<
Sedan: rear seats
The anchorage points for the LATCH child-
restraint fixing system are located underneath
the identifying symbol.
Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull
the belt out of the region of the child-restraint
fixing system.

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Sedan: rear seats with through-loading
system*
The anchorage points for the LATCH child-
restraint fixing system are located behind the
indicated protective caps. Before attaching the
LATCH child's seat, remove the protective caps
and pull the belt out of the area of the child-
restraint fixing system.
Sports Wagon: rear seats
The anchorage points for the LATCH child-
restraint fixing system are located behind the
indicated protective caps and are covered again
after the child's seat is removed.
Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull
the belt out of the area of the child-restraint fix-
ing system.
On trips
If the rear is equipped with side airbags,
make s ure that children do not lean o ut of
the child's seat towards the door panels. Other-
wise 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, refer to page40, when children are
riding in the rear of the vehicle.

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Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, observe the safety infor-
mation and handling instructions under Trans-
porting children safely refer to page52.
The front and side airbag on the front passen-
ger side can be deactivated for teenagers and
adults in certain seat positions; then the indica-
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights
up. In these cases, change the seat position so
that the front passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired
status cannot be produced by changing the
seat position, transport the corresponding per-
son on the rear seat. Do not fit seat covers, seat
cushion padding, ball mats or other items onto
the front passenger seat unless they are specif-
ically recommended by BMW. Do not lay
objects under the seat which could press
against the seat from below. Otherwise a cor-
rect evaluation of the occupied seat surface
cannot be ensured.<
Operating state of front passenger
airbags
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
arrangement of the switches and indicator
lamps may differ somewhat.
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-
bags indicates the operating status of the front
and side airbag on the front passenger side
depending on the seat occupation. The indica-
tor lamp shows whether the front passenger
airbags are activated or deactivated.
>The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a child restraint system intended for the
purpose is properly detected on the seat.
The front and side airbag on the front pas-
senger side are not activated.>The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient height is detected on the seat.
The front and side airbag on the front pas-
senger side are activated.
>The indicator lamp does not light up when
the seat is empty.
The front and side airbag on the front pas-
senger side are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
From radio readiness, refer to page56, the
warning lamp lights up briefly, indicating the
operational readiness of the entire airbag sys-
tem and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction
>Warning lamp does not light up from radio
readiness.
>Warning lamp lights up continuously.
Have the airbag system checked immedi-
ately in case of a malfunction, otherwise
there is a danger that the airbag system may not
respond in the expected manner in an accident
despite an impact of corresponding intensity.<

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"CD"144,157
CD changer157
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse161
– installation location161
– playing a track159
– random order160
– repeating a track160
– selecting a CD157
– selecting a track158
– switching on/off144
– tone control145
– volume145
CD player157
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse161
– playing a track159
– random order160
– repeating a track160
– selecting a track158
– switching on/off144
– tone control145
– volume145
Center armrest
– front106
– rear109
Center brake lamp206
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking system29
– comfort access37
– from inside vehicle32
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own
safety5
– refer to Parts and
accessories6
Changing settings on Control
Display80
Changing the language on the
Control Display82
Changing units of measure on
Control Display81
Changing wheels194,207
CHECK button78
Check Control77"Check Control
messages"78
Check Gas Cap187
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure188
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH
54
Child restraints52
Child-restraint systems52
Child-safety lock55
Child seats52
Chime, refer to Check
Control77
Chock207
Chrome parts, care, refer to
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brochure
Cigarette lighter108
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"48,99
Clock72
– 12h/24h mode81
– setting time and date80
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap187
Clothes hooks107
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engine57
"Comfort", active backrest
width adjustment45
Comfort access37
– observe in car wash39
– replacing battery39
Comfort area, refer to All
about the center console14
Comfort operation
– windows with comfort
access38
– with comfort access38
Comfort seat44
"Communication"170,181
"Communication
settings"180Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer157
– refer to CD player157
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– inflation pressure189
– wheel change208
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control, refer to Ignition
lock56
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Storage compartments107
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Display74
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control146
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CBS201
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31
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cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices108
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Average consumption73
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Energy Control73
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to Average fuel
consumption73
"Continue guidance to
destination?"137
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iDrive16
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iDrive16
– setting brightness81
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– glass sunroof30
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Starting engine57
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– checking level199
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– DSC13,85
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– Flat Tire Monitor88
– fog lamps13
– safety belt warning47
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lamps13
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buttons on steering
wheel51
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Personal Profile29
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inflation pressure188
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor87
Information
– on another location130
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– on current position130
– on destination location130
"Information" for
navigation131
"Information on
destination"132
"Initializing..."88
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor88
– radio, refer to Storing
stations150
– refer to Power failure209
– refer to Setting time and
date80
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory45
"Input map"130
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– CD changer161
– mobile phone106
– navigation drive124
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system, refer to Voice
instructions139Instrument cluster12
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to Instrument lighting97
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Cockpit10
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Instrument cluster12
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control
104
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navigation130
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control31
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feature117
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transmission61
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wipers63
J
Jacking points208
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starting212
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K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access37
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refer to Comfort access37
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Profile29
"Keypad"174
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– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29Kick-down
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic61
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L
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low beams94
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"Languages"82
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navigation139
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo120
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list131
"Last seat pos."46
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system54
Length, refer to
Dimensions219
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bulbs206
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LEDs206
Lighter108
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"Lighting"63,94
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– instruments97
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps94
– refer to High-beam
assistant95
Light switch94
"Limit"79
Loading
– securing cargo120
– stowing cargo119
– vehicle118
"Lock after driving off"33
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refer to Locking33