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:
Locking with inside lock knob
Inside lock
To lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position
(1) , then close the door.
To unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the ...
Opening the trunk with the alarm armed (if equipped)
When the alarm is armed, the alarm will not sound if the trunk lid is opened
with the transmitter (or smart key). Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the
trunk will be locked automatically a ...
Jump starting
If jump starting is necessary, see Jump starting in the In case of emergency
section of this manual. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery
may have to be replaced.
Contact a ...
