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
▷ K ...
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:
Airbags
1. Front airbag, driver
2. Front airbag, front passenger
3. Head airbag
4. Side airbag
5. Knee airbags
Front airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding t ...
Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus shown on the display, and steering wheel controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
( ...
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway ...
