2014 BMW 428I XDRIVE COUPE child restraint

Transporting children safelyVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment 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 pro‐
vided in accordance with the age, weight and
size of the child; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury 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 deacti‐vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐
ger side airbags, refer to page 96.
Note Deactivated 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 re‐
straint fixing system.◀
Installing child restraint
fixing systems
Before mounting
Before mounting child restraint fixing systems,
ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked.
Hints 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.◀
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Before installing a child restraint system,
make sure that the rear seat backrests are
locked; otherwise, the protective effect is not
guaranteed and there is an increased risk of in‐
jury for the child in the event of an accident.◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that theSeite 57Transporting children safelyControls57
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front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
matically, refer to page 96.
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 re‐
straint fixing system.◀
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
position 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 af‐
ter this.
Backrest width Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint fixing system in the front pas‐
senger seat, open the backrest width com‐
pletely. Do not change the backrest width
again and do not call up a memory position.
Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the back‐
rest 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
fixing systems, observe the operating and
safety information from the system manufac‐
turer; otherwise, the level of protection may be
reduced.◀
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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchorsThe lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restr- ained by the internal harnesses.
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint
fixing system is resting snugly against the
backrest; 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
restraint fixing system.
Without a through-loading system:
Position
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated in the gap between the seat and back‐
rest.
With a through-loading system:
Position
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated behind the indicated covers.
Mounting ISOFIX child restraint fixing
systems
1.Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐
fer to the user's manual of the system.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Note Mounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the up‐
per retaining strap to secure child restraint fix‐
ing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.◀
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.◀
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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.Remove the mounting point cover.2.Raise the head restraint.3.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.4.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to
the mounting eye.5.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
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When there is a malfunction, have the
airbag 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
expected in the event of an accident despite
corresponding 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
accordingly.
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 pas‐
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐
structions under Children on the front passen‐
ger seat.◀
Malfunction of the automaticdeactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front passenger airbags may be deacti‐
vated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
the indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags 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
unless 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
passenger side are not acti‐
vated.▷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‐
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With Professional navigation system
or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Notes Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Through-loading system
The concept The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts at a ratio of 60 to 40.
If equipped with through-loading system: the
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20– 40.
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐
gether.
Hints
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in the area of movement and
that no one reaches into the area of movement
of the rear seat backrests when the middle
section is folded down. Otherwise, injury or
damage may result.◀
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Before mounting child restraint fixing
systems, place the seat backrest as far as pos‐
sible at an angle at which the child seat is rest‐
ing firmly against the backrest and all back‐
rests can be locked securely in place.
Otherwise, the child seat will not be as stable
as it should be, and there is increased danger
of injury due to unexpected movement of the
seat backrest.◀
Opening1.Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
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BMW maintenance sys‐tem 196
Bonus range, ECO PRO 172
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 159
Brake assistant 115
Brake discs, breaking in 164
Brake force display 112
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 112
Brake lights, adaptive 112
Brake pads, breaking in 164
Braking, hints 165
Breakdown assis‐ tance 210, 211
Breaking in 164
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement 198
Bulb replacement, front 199
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 199
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lamps 203
Bulb replacement, rear 204
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 202
Bulbs and lamps 198
Button, RES 123
Button, Start/Stop 61
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 211
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 219
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 131
Camera, Side View 134
Camera, Top View 135
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 159
Car battery 207
Car care products 217 Care, displays 219
Care, vehicle 217
Cargo 167
Cargo area, enlarging 155
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 160
Cargo, securing 168
Cargo straps, securing cargo 168
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 219
Car wash 216
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 165
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 196
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 158
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 35
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 198
Changing wheels 206
Changing wheels/tires 187
Check Control 76
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 192
Children, seating position 57
Children, transporting safely 57
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 57
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 57 Child seat, mounting 57
Child seats 57
Chrome parts, care 218
Cigarette lighter 153
Cleaning, displays 219
Climate control 142, 144
Clock 79
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 37
Closing/opening with remote control 36
Clothes hooks 160
Coasting 174
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 174
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 174
Cockpit 12
Collision warning with City Braking function 103
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 66
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 66
Comfort Access 39
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 118
Compartments in the doors 158
Compass 151
Computer 84
Condensation on win‐ dows 146
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 166
Condition Based Service CBS 196
Configure driving mode 118
Confirmation signal 41
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
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IIce warning, refer to External temperature warning 79
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 79
Identification marks, tires 184
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 190
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 61
Ignition on 61
Indication of a flat tire 98, 101
Indicator and warning lamps 76
Individual air distribu‐ tion 143, 146
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 181
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 100
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 84
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Instrument cluster 73
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 75
Instrument lighting 92
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 149
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 210
Intelligent Safety 102
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 145
Interior equipment 149
Interior lamps 92 Interior lamps via remote con‐
trol 36
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview mirror 55
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 55
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 151
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 80
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 207
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 70
Jump-starting 211
K Key/remote control 32
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 33
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 70
Knee airbag 94
L
Lamp replacement 198
Lamp replacement, front 199
Lamp replacement, rear 204
Lamps 89
Lamps and bulbs 198
Lane departure warning 109
Lane margin, warning 109
Language on Control Dis‐ play 87
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 168
LATCH child restraint fixing system 58 Launch Control 71
Leather, care 217
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment 203
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 199
Length, vehicle 223
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 22
Light alloy wheels, care 218
Light control 90
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 199
Lighter 153
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 36
Light switch 89
Load 167
Loading 167
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 36
Locking, automatic 41
Locking, central 35
Locking, settings 41
Low beams 89
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Lower back support 49
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 168
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 196
Maintenance require‐ ments 196
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