2012 BMW 650I COUPE child restraint

Transporting children safelyVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
The right place for children
Note Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the
rear in child restraint fixing systems provided in
accordance with the age, weight and size of the
child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of in‐
jury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to their
age, weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint fixing system in the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags
on the front passenger side are deactivated. Au‐tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags,
refer to page 88.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀
Installing child restraint fixing
systems
Notes Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
On the front passenger seat
After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
matically, refer to page 88.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀Seite 54ControlsTransporting children safely54
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Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐
sition to obtain the best possible position for the
belt and to offer optimal protection in the event
of an accident.
Do not change the seat position and height after
this.
Backrest width
Before installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, open the backrest
width completely. Do not change the backrest
width again and do not call up a memory posi‐
tion.
Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the backrest
width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the
stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the belt webbing completely.2.Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐
dren.
Note Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing systems, observe the operating and safety
information from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be reduced. ◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐
ing system is resting snugly against the back‐
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered
may be reduced.◀
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐
straint fixing system.
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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated in the gap between the seat and backrest.
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems
1.Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer
to the operating instructions of the system.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
LATCH mounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the upper
LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint
fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.◀
Mounting points
There are two mounting points for child restraint
fixing systems with a tether strap.
Retaining strap guide
Retaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it
passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap
will not properly secure the child restraint fixing
system in the event of an accident.◀1Direction of travel2Upper retaining strap3Head restraint.4Rear window shelf5Mounting point/eye6Hook for upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
1.Fold the attachment point up.2.Guide the upper retaining strap over the
head restraint.3.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting eye.4.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
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When there is a malfunction, have the air‐
bag system checked immediately
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately; otherwise, there
is a risk that the system does not function as ex‐
pected in the event of an accident despite cor‐
responding severity of the accident.◀
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐
cordingly.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger keeps
his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front
passenger airbags may not function properly.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, see the safety notes and instructions
under Children on the front passenger seat.◀
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in
certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights
up.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion
can be evaluated correctly▷Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat un‐less they are specifically recommended by
the manufacturer of your vehicle.▷Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.▷Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
▷The indicator lamp lights up
when a child who is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system intended for that
purpose is detected on the
seat or the seat is empty. The
airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are not activated.▷The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.
Detected child seats
The system generally detects children seated in
a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐
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Battery replacement, vehicleremote control 30
Battery, vehicle 265
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 142
Blinds, sun protection 42
Bluetooth audio 202
BMW Assist 233
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 260
BMW Search 235
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Brake assistant 98
Brake assistant, adaptive 98
Brake discs, breaking in 146
Brake force display 97
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 97
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 264
Brake lights, adaptive 97
Brake pads, breaking in 146
Braking, notes 147
Breakdown assis‐ tance 267, 268
Breaking in 146
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 79
Bulb replacement 262
Bulb replacement, front 263
Bulb replacement, rear 264
Bulbs and lamps 262
Button, RES 108
Button, Start/Stop 57
Bypassing, refer to starting aid 269
C
Calendar 228
California Proposition 65 Warning 7 Camera, backup camera 120
Camera, care 276
Camera, Side View 123
Camera, Top View 122
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Car battery 265
Car care products 274
Care, displays 276
Care, vehicle 274
Cargo 149
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 143
Cargo straps, securing cargo 150
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 275
Car wash 273
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 147
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 260
CD/DVD 187
CDs, storing 194
Cell phone 210
Center armrest 142
Center console 14
Center speaker 177
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Central speaker 177
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 262
Changing wheels 265
Changing wheels/tires 251
Check Control 70
Checking the oil level 257
Children, seating position 54
Children, transporting safely 54
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 54 Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 55
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 54
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats 54
Chrome parts, care 275
Cigarette lighter 138
Cleaning, displays 276
Climate control 131
Climate control wind‐ shield 147
Clock 73
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Collision warning 112
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 63
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 64
COMFORT+ program, Driving Experience Switch 104
Comfort Access 39
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 104
Computer 76
Concierge service 234
Condensation on win‐ dows 132
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 148
Condition Based Service CBS 260
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 223, 231
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 78
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 98
Convenient opening 34
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Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 147
House number, entering for navigation 159
Hydroplaning 147
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 73
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 73
Identification marks, tires 249
Identification number, refer to Important in the engine com‐
partment 255
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 57
Ignition on 57
Indication of a flat tire 90, 93
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 70
Indicator lamps 70
Individual air distribution 132
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 245
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 92
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 76
Information on the navigation data 172
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 102
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 90
Instrument cluster 69
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 70
Instrument lighting 84 Integral Active Steering 101
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 136
Intensity, AUTO program 132
Interactive map 163
Interior equipment 136
Interior lamps 85
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror 52
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 52
Intermediate destinations 165
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 159
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 74
iPod/iPhone 199
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 265
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 265
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Knee airbag 86
L
Lamp replacement 262
Lamp replacement, front 263
Lamp replacement, rear 264 Lamps 81
Lamps and bulbs 262
Lane departure warning 94
Lane margin, warning 94
Language on Control Dis‐ play 79
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 150
LATCH child restraint fixing system 55
Leather, care 274
LED headlamps 263
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 263
Length, vehicle 281
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 264
Light-alloy wheels, care 275
Light control 83
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 263
Lighting 81
Lighting, speaker 177
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 81
Load 149
Loading 149
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Locking via trunk lid 38
Low beams 81
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 83
Lower back support 46
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Maintenance 260
Maintenance require‐ ments 260
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 74
Maintenance system, BMW 260
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 70
Manual air distribution 132
Manual air volume 132
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 61
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 68
Manual operation, backup camera 118
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 52
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 242
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 116
Manual operation, Side View 122
Manual operation, Top View 121
Manual transmission 66
Map, destination entry 163
Map in split screen 170
Map view 168
Marking on approved tires 252
Marking, run-flat tires 253
Massage seat, front 47
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 133
Maximum speed, winter tires 252
Measure, units of 79
Medical kit 268 Memory for seat, mirrors,
steering wheel 50
Menu, EfficientDynamics 153
Menu in instrument cluster 75
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 170
Messages 225
Messages, refer to Check Control 70
Microfilter 134
Minimum tread, tires 251
Mirror 51
Mirror memory 50
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 147
Mobile phone 210
Mode, ECO PRO 152
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 263
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 199
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 187
Music collection 194
Music search 195
Music, storing 194
N
Navigation 158
Navigation data 172
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
New wheels and tires 251
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 126
Notes 229 Nylon rope for tow-starting/
towing 271
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 261
Obstacle marking, backup camera 119
Odometer 73
Office 222
Oil 257
Oil, adding 257
Oil additives 258
Oil change 258
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 74
Oil filler neck 257
Oil level check 257
Oil types, alternative 258
Oil types, approved 258
Old batteries, disposal 266
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 261
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 262
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 73
P
Paint, vehicle 274
Panic mode 35
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