2021 BMW M3 Owners Manual

SymbolMeaningIf
this
symbol
is
seen
in
the
vehij
cle,
the
vehicle
has
also
been
approved
in
accordance
with
i-
Size.
The
symbol
shows
the
mounts
for
the
system's
lower
anchors.
The
lower
anchors
meet
the
European
i-Size
rej
quirements.The
corresponding
symbol
shows
the
mounting
point
for
the
upper
retaining
strap.
Fixtures
for
the
upper
retaining
strap
Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
upper
retaining
strap
is
used
incorrectly on
the
child
restraint
system,
the
protective
efj
fect
will
be
reduced.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
upper
retaining
strap
is
not
twisted
and
is
not
routed
to
the
upper
mountj
ing
point
over
sharp
edges.
WARNING
If
the
rear
backrest
is
not
locked,
the
protective effect
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
limited
or
non-existing.
The
rear
backrest
can
fold
forj
ward
in
certain
situations,
for
example
braking
manoeuvre
or
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
backrj
ests
are
locked.
NOTE
The
mounting
points
for
the
upper
retaining
straps
of
child
restraint
systems
are
only
intenj ded
for
these
retaining
straps.
The
mounting
points
can
be
damaged
if
other
objects
are
atj tached.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Onlyattach
child
restraint
systems
to
the
uppermounting
points.
Mounting
points
SymbolMeaningThe
corresponding
symbol
shows
the
mounting
point
for
the
upper
retaining
strap.
Depending
on
the
equipment
installed,
there
are
two
or
three
mounting
points
for
the
upper
rej
taining
strap
of
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems.
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Routing
the
retaining
strap1Direction
of
travel2Head
restraint3Hook
for
the
upper
retaining
strap4Mounting
point5Rear
parcel
shelf6Seat
backrest7Upper
retaining
strap
Attaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
mounting
point.2.Raise
the
head
restraint.3.Guide
the
upper
retaining
strap
between
the
mounts
or
along
both
sides
of
the
head
rej straint
to
the
mounting
point.4.Attach
the
hook
of
the
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point.5.Tighten
the
retaining
strap
by
pulling
it
firmly
down.6.Lower
and
engage
the
head
restraint
as
necj
essary.
Suitable
seats
for
child
restraint
systems
General
The
legal
provisions
determining
which
child
seat is
permitted
for
which
age
and
body
size
may
vary
from
country
to
country.
Please
comply
with the
relevant
national
legal
provisions.
Additional
information
is
available
from
a
Service Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.For
detailed
information
about
using
child
rej
straint
systems:
Seats
for
child
restraint
systems,
see
page
396.
Seats
and
child
restraint
systems
The
following
section
provides
information
on
which
child
restraint
system
is
suitable
for
which
seat
in
the
vehicle.
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SeatAirbag,
front
pasj
sengerFastening13
a)ONOFF4,
6
-
b)
e)
5
-
c,
d)a)
Adapt
the
fore/aft
position
of
the
front
passenger
seat
and,
if
necessary,
move
it
to
the
highest position
to
achieve
the
best
possible
belt
fit.
b)
When
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats,
adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necesjsary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat
or
remove
it.
c)
Only
occupy
the
outer
seats
if
the
belt
buckles
are
easily
accessible.
d)
The
seat
is
not
suitable
for
child
seats
with
a
support
stand.
e)
Depending
on
the
equipment
or
national-market
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SeatAirbag,
front
pasj
sengerFastening1
a)ONOFF34,
6
-
b)
e)
5
-
c,
d)a)
Adapt
the
fore/aft
position
of
the
front
passenger
seat
and,
if
necessary,
move
it
to
the
highest position
to
achieve
the
best
possible
belt
fit.
b)
When
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats,
adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necesjsary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat
or
remove
it.
c)
Only
occupy
the
outer
seats
if
the
belt
buckles
are
easily
accessible.
d)
The
seat
is
not
suitable
for
child
seats
with
a
support
stand.
e)
Depending
on
the
equipment
or
national-market
version.


SymbolMeaningSymbolMeaningNot
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems.Suitable
for
ISOFIX
child
rej
straint
systems.Suitable
for
Universal-category
child
restraint
sysj tems
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.Suitable
for
ISOFIX
and
i-
Size
child
restraint
systems.Suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi- Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
the
seat
arelisted
in
the
list
of
vehicle
models
from
the
manuj
facturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.Suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
with
an
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rej
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Suitable
seats
for
child
restraint
systems
with
a
beltInformation
about
which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
the
seats
in
question
in
accordj
ance
with
the
ECE-R
16
standard.
GroupWeight
of
childApproxij
mate
ageFront
pasj
senger
seat,
airj
bag
ONFront
pasj
senger
seat,
airj
bag
OFFm
a
Rear
seats,
outerRear
seat,
middle
m
b,
c
0Up
to
10
kgUp
to
9
monthsXU,
LU,
LU0+Up
to
13
kgUp
to
18
month
sXU,
LU,
LUI9
m
18
kgUp
to
4
yearsXU,
LU,
LUII15
m
25
kgUp
to
7
yearsXU,
LU,
LUIII22
m
36
kg7
years
and
overXU,
LU,
LUU:
suitable
for
Universal-category
child
restraint
systems
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.
L:
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi-Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
the
seat
are
listed
in
the
list
of
vehicle
models
from
the
manufacturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.
X:
unsuitable
for
Universal-category
child
restraint
systems
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.
a)
Adapt
the
fore/aft
position
of
the
front
passenger
seat
and,
if
necessary,
move
it
to
the
highest
position
to
achieve
the
best
possible
belt
fit.
b)
Only
occupy
the
outer
seats
if
the
belt
buckles
are
easily
accessible.c)
The
seat
is
not
suitable
for
child
seats
with
a
support
stand.
Suitable
seats
for
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
The
following
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
may
be
used
on
the
seats
designated
as
appropriate
for
this
purpose.
The
corresponding
size
classand
size
category
are
denoted
by
a
letter
or
ISO
reference
on
a
plate
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the
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Grou
pWeight
of
childApproxij
mate
ageClass/categoryFront
pasj
senj
ger
seat,
airj
bag
ONFront
pasj
senj
ger
seat,
airj
bag
OFF
m
b
Rear
seats,
outer
m
a
Rear
seat,
middleCarrycotF
-
ISO/L1
G
-
ISO/L2X
XX
XIL
ILX
X0Up
to
10
kgApproximately
9
monthsE
-
ISO/R1XXILX0+Up
to
13
kgApproximately
18
monthsE
-
ISO/R1
D
-
ISO/R2
C
-
ISO/R3X
X
XX
X
XIL
IL
ILX
X
XI9
-
18
kgUp
to
approxij
mately
4
yearsD
-
ISO/R2
C
-
ISO/R3
B
-
ISO/F2
B1
-
ISO/F2X
A
-
ISO/F3X
X
X
X
XX
X
X
X
XIL
IL
IL,
IUF
IL,
IUF
IL,
IUFX
X
X
X
Xa)
When
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats,
adapt
the
front/back
and
height
position
of
the
front
seat if
necessary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat
or
remove
it.b)
Only
if
equipped
with
ISOFIX
child
safety
seat
fasteners.IL:
suitable
for
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi-Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
theseat
are
listed
in
the
list
of
vehicle
models
provided
by
the
manufacturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.IUF:
suitable
for
forward-facing
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Universal
category
that
have
been
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
class.X:
the
seat
is
not
approved
or
equipped
with
mounting
points
for
the
ISOFIX
system.
Suitable
seats
for
i-Size
child
restraint
systems
Information
about
which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
the
different
vehicle
seats,
if those
child
restraint
systems
are
suitable
for
i-Size
or
meet
i-Size
requirements
m
in
accordance
with
standard
ECE-R
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GroupFront
passenger
seat,
airbag
ONFront
passenger
seat,
airbag
OFFRear
seats,
outer
2nd
seat
rowRear
seat,
middle
2nd
seat
rowi-SizeXXi-UXi-U,
suitable
for
rearward
and
forward-facing
i-Size
child
restraint
systems.X:
not
suitable
for
i-Size
child
restraint
systems.Recommended
child
seats
Please
comply
with
the
operating
and
safety
inj structions
provided
by
the
child
restraint
systemmanufacturer
when
selecting,
attaching
and
usj
ing
child
restraint
systems.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
the
following
child
restraint
systems:
'xMaxi-Cosi
CabrioFix.'xMaxi-Cosi
FamilyFix
base.'xR

Mounting
pointsSymbolMeaningThe
corresponding
symbol
shows
the
mounting
point
for
the
upper
retaining
strap.
Depending
on
the
equipment
fitted
in
the
vehij cle,
there
are
two
outer
mounting
points
or
threeother
mounting
points
for
child
restraints
with
tether
straps.
Routing
the
retaining
strap
1Direction
of
travel2Head
restraint3Hook
for
the
upper
retaining
strap4Mounting
point5Rear
parcel
shelf6Seat
backrest7Upper
retaining
strapAttaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point1.Open
the
cover
of
the
mounting
point.2.Push
the
head
restraint
up
or
remove
it.3.Guide
the
upper
retaining
strap
between
the
head
restraint
mounts.
On
the
middle
seat,
guide
the
strap
over
the
head
restraint
as
needed.4.Attach
the
hook
of
the
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point.5.Tighten
the
retaining
strap
by
pulling
it
firmly
down.6.Push
the
head
restraint
down
if
necessary and
engage
it
in
place.
Securing
doors
and
windows
in
the
rear
General In
certain
situations,
for
example
when
carryingchildren,
it
may
be
advisable
to
secure
the
rear doors
and
windows.
Doors
Unlock
or
lock
the
safety
switches
on
the
rear doors
with
the
integrated
key.
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