BMW 5 Series: Child restraint fixing systems with a
tether strap
Mounting points
Mounting points
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are two outer or three mounting points for child restraint fixing systems with a tether strap.
LATCH mounting eyes<>
Only use the mounting eyes for the upper
LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint
fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.◀
Retaining strap guide
Retaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it
passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap
will not properly secure the child restraint fixing
system in the event of an accident.◀
1. Direction of travel
2. Head restraint.
3. Hook for upper retaining strap
4. Mounting point/eye
5. Rear window shelf
6. Seat backrest
7. Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point
1. Remove the mounting point cover.
2. Raise the head restraint. Do not change the
middle head restraint.
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between the
supports of the head restraint.
Guide it over the head restraint of the middle
seat.
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting eye.
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.
6. Lower the head restraint.
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems
1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer
to the operating instructions of the system.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are properly
connected. ...
Locking the doors and
windows
Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's
door if
children ar ...
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