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EnglishControls and features -> Safety belts for your BMW 3 Series 1997-2006
52 Entering the rear
Safety belts
Press against the backrest until you
hear it snap into place. Lever 1 does
not have to be released to fold the seat
back.<
To release
1. Press the red button in the belt
buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Lock both backrests while driving,
otherwise there is a danger of an
unexpected movement causing an
accident.<
Adjusting safety belt height
The front safety belt automatically
adjusts your body size via the setting of
the head restraint height, refer to
page 50.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes, when the backrest is
not locked, refer to page 18.
Always wear your safety belt
If the safety belt system has been
subjected to the stresses involved
Always fasten your safety belt before
starting off. As supplemental restraint
devices, the airbags are designed to
enhance the effectiveness of the safety
belts, and not to replace them.
in an accident or otherwise damaged:
have the entire safety belt mechanism
replaced by your BMW center, includ-
ing the safety belt tensioner. In addi-
tion, have your BMW center inspect the
safety belt anchors. If a child-restraint
system was in the vehicle during an
accident, consult the manufacturer's
instructions regarding replacement.<
Before putting your safety belts on
in the rear, take them out of the
holder.<
Leave the rear safety belts in the
holders if they are not needed, in
order to avoid unwanted movement
from the safety belts at high speeds.<
To close
Make sure you hear the lock engage in
the belt buckle.
