BMW 5 Series: Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switch on,
the warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up briefly and thereby indicates the operational
readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the ignition is turned on.
▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.
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.◀
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situation,
e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
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Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front passenger
seat is occupied by measuring the resistance
of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or d ...
See also:
Rear passenger’s cup holder
A dual cup holder is built in the armrest.
CAUTION
When a cup containing a beverage is in the cup holder, do not fold down or recline
any seat. Otherwise, the beverage could spill while driving ...
Unlocking doors
1. Press the button on the
Intelligent
Key.
2. The hazard warning lights flash once.
3. Press the button again within 5
seconds
to unlock all doors.
All doors will be locked automatically ...
Attaching the combined cargo cover
and net to the rear seat backrest
•► Fold the left and right seat backrest
forwards
•► Insert combined cargo cover and net 2
into the two guides 1 and push it up to the
stop in the direction of the arrow.
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