72 12... Deactivating front passenger airbags with key switch
When a child restraint system is used on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated, otherwise there is an increased risk of injury for the child in the event of airbag deployment even with a child restraint system.
The front passenger airbag can only be deactivated in accordance with the following instructions if the vehicle is equipped with a suitable key switch!
The following airbags are deactivated simultaneously with the key switch (1):
- Front passenger airbag
- Side airbag (passenger's side)
- If necessary, knee airbag in US version (passenger's side)
The airbags can only be deactivated/reactivated while the vehicle is stationary and with the door open.
Deactivation
- Turn key switch with integrated key (1) from the remote control to the "OFF" position.
Deactivatable airbags on passenger's side out of operation.
Head airbag on passenger's side remains active.
All airbags on driver's side remain active.
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Activate
- Turn key switch with integrated key (1) from the remote control to the "ON" position.
All the airbags in the vehicle are activated and are triggered in appropriate situations.
Indicator light
When the ignition key is turned in the ignition lock, the function of the airbag system is checked and the indicator light lights up for several seconds.
- The indicator light is continuously ON when the front passenger airbags are deactivated
- The indicator light goes out after a few seconds when the front passenger airbags are activated